Benny Gantz

Likud, Blue & White exchange final drafts for coalition

'Our final offers' - both parties insist they will make no further concessions.

Coalition talks encounter difficulties

Despite positive meeting between Netanyahu and Gantz, the coalition negotiations are stuck.

Netanyahu and Gantz meet, make progress

Likud and Blue and White say meeting between PM and Gantz was held in a good atmosphere and understandings were reached.

Gantz: I won't badmouth Bogie and Yair despite what I know

Blue and White chairman explains why he went for unity government: Minority government wasn't an option; I didn't want a fourth election.

Is Israel on its way to a fourth election?

A second prime minister's residence?

Coalition deal reportedly includes provisions granting both Netanyahu and Gantz same status in several areas such as personal security.

Negotiations stalled, Gantz threatens

Blue and White accuses Netanyahu of stalling until Gantz has to return mandate to form government, threatens to legally bar Netanyahu as PM.

Yossi Dagan: Sovereignty more important than unity gov't

Head of Samaria Regional Council reminds PM of his campaign promise, which brought out the right-wing vote.

The judicial coup In Israel is outrageous

MK Tamanu-Shata: 'Unity is what we need now'

Penina Tamanu-Shata says of her former fellow party members in Yesh Atid: "They're not reading the political map correctly"

Yamina open letter to Netanyahu demands clarifications

Six Yamina members send letter to Prime Minister, saying he 'sold all the Right's important values,' demand clarification. The full letter:

Smotrich: Minority will rule the state in the next government

Transportation Minister says Benny Gantz's party to receive disproportionate power and influence in proposed unity government.

The political surprise that no one imagined - only in Israel

INTO THE FRAY: Back from the brink!

Yoaz Hendel backs Benny Gantz

Member of Ya’alon’s party supports Gantz's decision to join Netanyahu government.

Could Labor join Netanyahu's coalition?

Labor chairman Amir Peretz hints he is considering following in the footsteps of Benny Gantz and joining Netanyahu’s coalition.

Olmert: 'Gantz has no political future'

Former PM Ehud Olmert says Benny Gantz has 'no political future,' calls PM Netanyahu a 'con man.'

Journalist thanks Gantz: You're a man I can count on

Journalist Avri Gilad welcomes Benny Gantz’s decision to join a unity government with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Yamina MK welcomes unity: Gantz showed responsibility

MK Ofir Sofer on Gantz's decision to break up Blue and White: The losers are those who did not think about the good of the people of Israel.

Gantz: Israel must not be dragged into a fourth election

Newly elected Knesset Speaker says goodbye to Yair Lapid and Moshe Ya'alon: Thank you for the path we went down together over the past year.

Left-wing activists protest outside Gantz's house

Left-wing activists urge Gantz to keep promise not to sit in a government headed by Netanyahu who has a criminal indictment.

Behind the scenes of Gantz's appointment as Knesset Speaker

Samaria Council chairman convinced Likud party to support Blue and White leader's candidacy.

'Gantz, Netanyahu succeeded in tearing apart Blue and White'

MK Meir Cohen, Blue and White's first choice to be Knesset Speaker, criticizes Benny Gantz for seeking the position himself.

Gantz appointed Knesset Speaker

Blue and White leader voted in as Knesset Speaker 74-18 as his party falls apart.

Political drama

Blue and White party to break apart

Lapid, Ya'alon request to break off from Blue and White as Netanyahu supports Gantz's candidacy for Knesset Speaker.

Gantz applies for position of Knesset Speaker

Blue and White leader faces opposition from within his own party to his candidacy for Knesset Speaker.

Will Blue and White MK be appointed Justice Minister?

Report: PM Netanyahu agreed to concede the Justice portfolio to Blue and White. The agreed upon candidate is MK Yehiel Tropper.

Gantz and Netanyahu speak, emergency government on the way?

PM, Blue and White chairman speak on phone following President Rivlin’s call for unity, order parties’ negotiating teams to meet.

Minority government off the table

Benny Gantz realized that he does not have enough votes to form a government with the Arab parties.

'The gaps between us are substantial'

Blue and White chairman says he has not yet given up on the possibility of forming a government.

A constitutional crisis for the Jewish State

Mr. Gantz, dont let your hysterical partners destroy Israel!

'Gantz will go with Netanyahu? Political bankruptcy'

Ehud Barak blasts Netanyahu, warns Blue and White chairman against joining a unity government with him.

Gantz does not rule out unity gov't: 'All options on the table'

Gantz attacked Knesset Speaker Edelstein: "Hard to believe we may have to appeal to High Court to renew Knesset activity."

Gantz: Negotiations with Likud terminated today

Blue and White leader denies reports he agreed to unity government in which Netanyahu would be prime minister first.

Gantz agrees: Netanyahu to be PM first

Lapid, Ya'alon remain opposed to compromise allowing Netanyahu to remain in power under unity deal, could break up Blue and White party.

'I'm angry, you have no idea how furious I am'

Journalist Yaron Vilensky: Lock Gantz and Netanyahu in a room and don't let them leave until an emergency government is formed.

Gantz: We will turn to the Supreme Court

Blue and White chairman claims that the Likud is deliberately attempting to disrupt the work of the Knesset.

The fall of the house of Israel

Who will survive the forced close-down of businesses due to coronavirus and how will it affect us?

Gantz promises chaos and confusion in Israel for next six weeks

Widow of murdered rabbi: 'Gantz, you have sinned'

Yael Shevach, widow of Rabbi Raziel Shevach Hy"d, expresses her pain in Facebook post attacking Gantz for 'giving free pass' to murderers.

Gantz: 'Public is sick of hate and divisions'

Pres. Rivlin tasks Benny Gantz with forming a gov't, urges 'as broad a gov't as possible.' Gantz: 'We'll try to form a gov't within days.'

Rivlin meets with Gantz, Netanyahu

President meets leaders of the 2 largest parties following consultations with heads of all Knesset factions.

President to task Gantz with forming government

Blue and White leader to receive first chance to form government, expected to pursue minority government with outside Arab support.

Gantz receives recommendations of 61 MKs

Avigdor Liberman joins Joint Arab List, Labor-Gesher-Meretz in recommending Benny Gantz for prime minister.

Gantz to Netanyahu: When you're serious - we'll talk

Blue and White rejects PM's proposals for unity gov't or emergency gov't. "Don't manipulate the citizens of Israel."

Former Histadrut chairman backs unity government

Former Histadrut chairman Ofer Eini urges Amir Peretz to immediately join Netanyahu's government.

'I have not received a serious reply from Netanyahu'

Blue and White chairman claims Netanyahu has not yet responded to his call for the establishment of a national emergency government.

Benny Gantz doesn't care about the people - but mostly himself

The intended prostitution for gain of Gantz and his Blue and not so White party.

'Supporters of terrorism will not be part of the government'

PM invites Gantz to meeting with the goal of forming a national emergency government.

Gantz's trick: Will ask that Joint List be included in gov't

Blue and White chairman will ask that Arab MKs be included in emergency government. Smotrich to Gantz: Stop the petty politics.

Gantz agrees to discuss formation of unity government

Blue and White leader expresses openness to unity government to fight against coronavirus with Netanyahu.

Shin Bet to provide security to Benny Gantz

Israel Security Agency to begin providing security to Blue and White chairman in the wake of the recent incitement against him.

Is Liberman positioning himself for a leadership bid?

Is Avigdor Liberman just using Benny Gantz to wipe Netanyahu off the political map?

Gantz attends megillah reading in childhood moshav

Blue and White chairman celebrates Purim in Moshav Kfar Ahim, sits in seat that belonged to his late father.

A minority, non Zionist government  in Israel

'How can you allow such a disgrace?'

PM Netanyahu asks Blue and White MKs opposed to minority govt. with support of Joint List to act to prevent 'govt. dangerous to Israel.'

ANALYSIS: How Blue and White is selling out the Jewish State

Gantz, Ya'alon are breaking their pre-election promise not to build coalition with anti-Zionist Arab parties.

Gantz speaks with Joint List leaders

Blue and White chairman gauges support for formation of minority government with outside support of the Joint Arab List.

Gantz and Liberman: 'Good meeting'

Blue and White, Yisrael Beyteinu leaders meet in Ramat Gan, say fourth election would be unacceptable.