Benny Gantz

Gantz takes off for Washington

Blue and White chairman leaves for Washington ahead of meeting with Trump to discuss “Deal of the Century”.

Gantz: I will meet President Trump on Monday

MK Gantz praises US Pres. Trump, says the two have had 'secret' conversations. 'Israel is forever thankful for the US' friendship.'

Report: Gantz leaning toward rejecting Trump invitation

TV report: Blue and White chairman fears Netanyahu set a trap for him and is leaning towards refusing invitation to visit White House.

Report: Blue & White considering rejecting Trump's invitation

Blue & White reportedly considering turning down President Trump's invitation to Benny Gantz. Gantz expected to announce decision Saturday.

Pence: Netanyahu, Gantz accepted invitation to White House

Israeli leaders to meet President Trump in DC next week to discuss administration's peace plan. Gantz invited at Netanyahu's suggestion.

Netanyahu, Gantz invited to White House to hear US peace plan

Trump Administration prepares to release its 'deal of the century.'

Netanyahu apologizes to persons with disabilities

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu issues apology to persons with disabilities who were offended by his imitation of Gantz's stuttering.

Regev to Gantz: 'Enough with the tales, tell the truth'

Min. Miri Regev tells Arutz Sheva: Benny Gantz doesn't really want to annex Jordan Valley, he has a lot of support among the left.

PA criticizes both Netanyahu and Gantz

Abbas spokesman says Netanyahu and Gantz's statements on annexation will lead to a dangerous escalation.

Gantz: I don't support unilateral annexation

Blue and White leader rejects calls to support bill applying sovereignty in the Jordan Valley before elections.

Sovereignty Movement calls Jordan Valley proposal 'momentous'

Movement urges Prime Minister: Emphasize that Jordan Valley is preliminary step leading to sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu: 'Why wait for elections to apply sovereignty?'

PM Netanyahu urges MK Gantz to approve annexation of Jordan Valley, instead of waiting for after March elections.

Benny Gantz:

'We'll annex Jordan Valley - with international support'

'Offers to trade Jordan Valley for peace deal were a mistake,' says Blue & White chief, vowing to pursue annexation - but not unilaterally.

Gantz to tour Northern Dead Sea - will he support sovereignty?

Blue and White chairman to visit Megilot Regional Council with MKs Moshe Ya'alon, Yoaz Hendel, Orna Barbivay and Alon Schuster.

Former deputy Shin Bet chief ousted from Blue and White slate

Yitzhak Ilan, former Shin Bet deputy chief, says Gantz's chief of staff told him: "Either move to spot 45 or you will be off the list."

Benny Gantz prays for peace, especially within Israel

Benny Gantz visits girls' seminary, discusses prospects for peace, integration of haredim and Arabs in the IDF or national service.

'If the point is to save Meretz - that's Gantz's responsibility'

MK Levi-Abekasis says Benny Gantz has a responsibility to his voters: Iif Meretz will harm the government he wants to form, let him say so.'

'Blue and White won't join other parties'

'We will continue to provide an alternative leadership, decision on PM's immunity request must be made by Thursday,' MK Gantz says.

Gantz and Peretz to meet

The two will discuss the state of the left-wing bloc ahead of the elections.

'It's either the Kingdom of Netanyahu or the State of Israel'

Blue and White chairman responds to Netanyahu: A person who thinks there will be nothing would not be afraid to stand trial.

Yad Vashem refuses Gantz request to address conference

Blue and White Party demanded that Chairman Benny Gantz address anti-Semitism conference because PM was speaking. Yad Vashem rejected demand

Report: Blue and White to offer Levy-Abekasis a spot on its list

Blue and White contemplating offering Gesher chairwoman a spot on its slate in exchange for an alliance between Labor and Meretz.

Israel now needs a miracle to set secure boundaries

Gantz: 'No basis for demand to investigate Israel'

Would-be prime minister and former Chief of Staff says ICC decision is 'political, not legal.'

Is Benny Gantz a clueless Mr. Clean?

Netanyahu: Boris Johnson's win a 'great day for the UK'

Israeli prime minister and rival Benny Gantz both congratulate British PM Boris Johnson on his victory against Jeremy Corbyn.

Gantz planning changes to Blue and White slate

Gantz reportedly planning to add a woman to top ten and another representative from the Russian community ahead of March election.

'The chains of the immunity bloc must be loosened'

Gantz blames Netanyahu for the dissolution of the Knesset. "I entered politics to fight and change the direction of the ship."

Gantz: Netanyahu can't turn Knesset into a sanctuary for himself

Blue and White leader calls on PM to defend his innocence in court, not to push for immunity in Knesset legislation.

Gantz to Netanyahu: Give up on immunity, go for unity

Blue and White head to PM: If you publicly announce you are giving up on 'immunity bloc' we can have immediate direct negotiations.

Blue and White leaders divided over Netanyahu's proposal

Report: Gabi Ashkenazi pushing to examine possibility of unity government with Netanyahu, Yair Lapid vetoing the move.

Gantz: This time I will not agree to a rotation with Lapid

Blue and White chairman reportedly told his associates he does not intend to renew rotation agreement with Yair Lapid.

Gantz:

'Netanyahu is turning every stone to promote elections'

Blue and White chairman: Netanyahu offered nothing that would prevent unnecessary elections.

Gabbay: I regret not entering Netanyahu's government

Former Labor chairman: Gantz needs to make the difficult decision of entering Netanyahu's government.

National Union pushes Rightist unity ahead of new elections

National Union prepares for 2020 elections, will launch campaign to unite religious Zionist parties.

Gantz: Europe also understands danger of Iran

Blue and White Chairman calls to translate letter of warning against Iranian missiles sent by French, German, and UK ambassadors to UN.

Liberman: We're going to elections

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says he does not intend to join a narrow government, is convinced that a unity government is no longer an option.

Netanyahu, Gantz meet: No progress made

Likud, Blue and White leaders meet for 45 minutes, fail to make headway in unity government negotiations.

Gantz rejects defense pact with US

Blue and White leader says mutual defense pact would limit Israel's ability to defend itself despite close relationship with the US.

Gantz: 'I will give Netanyahu a position befitting his status'

MK Gantz says he's willing to form a unity government - but only if he serves as PM for its first two years.

Letter to an Israeli friend - from a concerned Montrealer

Rabbi Peretz to Gantz:

'Don't listen to those who advise you to be stubborn'

Education Minister: We are not the United Kingdom or Italy. We don't have the privilege of a third election.

Likud negotiator: Gantz is afraid of Yair Lapid

Minister Yariv Levin says he hopes Blue and White party will show openness to real negotiations today.

Shaked: Netanyahu's proposal is fair

New Right chairwoman supports Prime Minister Netanyahu's latest proposal for Blue and White.

Gantz: Netanyahu has become a burden on Likud members

Blue and White chairman: The State of Israel needs a unifying leader who respects law enforcement agencies and does not attack them.

Gantz: 'We're looking for options to form a unity government'

Blue and White leader meets local leaders in the Galilee.

Netanyahu's options

Could new Netanyahu-Gantz deal prevent third elections?

Under new proposal for power-sharing deal, Netanyahu would continue to serve as PM for 6 months, before being replaced by Gantz.

Gantz: 'One Knesset Member drags entire country to elections'

Blue and White Chairman: 'If G-d forbid we go to elections, we do for 3 reasons that are 1 reason - bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.'

Stick with Netanyahu or face a lethal Two-State Solution

Israel Hayom donates NIS 50,000 to charities chosen by Gantz

A settlement was reached in libel suit brought against Israel Hayom by Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz.

Gantz: Prevent unnecessary and expensive elections

"I am continuing my efforts to achieve a majority in the Knesset to prevent elections," says Blue and White chairman.

Gantz: A sad day for Israel

Blue and White leaders comment on Netanyahu indictments. Lapid: Netanyahu cannot remain prime minister.

Tibi still willing to serve as 'blocking bloc' for Gantz

Joint Arab List leader MK Ahmed Tibi finds 'incitement' against them 'incomprehensible'.

Gantz: Because of Hendel and Hauser, I'm not PM

Gantz criticizes his party members, Lapid stopped a unity government whilst Handel and Hauser stopped a minority government.

Netanyahu to Gantz: Let's have immediate, unconditional talks

PM criticizes Blue and White leader after he returns mandate to president, says two leaders will succeed if they work together.

No government:

Gantz returns mandate to president

Blue and White leader fails to form coalition.

Gantz and Netanyahu meet, no progress made

Gantz and Prime Minister Netanyahu hold crucial meeting 25 hours before expiry of Gantz's mandate to form a government.

US Ambassador briefed Gantz ahead of settlement announcement

Had Gantz informed of readiness to declare government within 24 hours, it is uncertain announcement would have been made.

Last chance for unity government?

Gantz, Netanyahu to meet tonight, one day before Gantz will have to return mandate to form government to the president.