Blue and White

Abandon ship:

Benny Gantz loses another party member

MK Eitan Ginzberg is the newest member of Benny Gantz's party to announce departure, following MKs Tropper and Farkash-Hacohen.

Benny Gantz to Arutz Sheva:

'It’s possible to support the government from the outside'

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that his party is not currently considering joining the government, despite the war and the state of emergency.

Gantz reveals:

'The haredim offered me the chance to lead the government'

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz says that over the past year, he was offered the chance to lead the government in exchange for supporting the Draft Law, but he rejected the proposal.

Blue and White's new campaign: A government without Arabs

New Blue and White Party campaign promises a government without the Islamist Ra'am party or the right-wing Otzma Yehudit party.

Gantz declares

'The era of boycotting Netanyahu is over'

The leader of Blue and White, MK Benny Gantz, attacked opposition leaders, emphasized that he would not support a minority government with the Arab parties, and declared, "I will not waste votes."

'Who said we're in your bloc?'

Benny Gantz's harsh message to fellow opposition members

Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz criticized fellow opposition leaders, rejected calls to withdraw from politics, and said Israel needs a broad Zionist consensus government, not a narrow bloc.

Ben-Gvir:

'Benny Gantz can not join the government'

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on his fellow coalition faction heads not to allow the Blue and White party into the government, claiming it would impede success in Gaza.

MK Eitan Ginzburg:

'If PM refuses our call for unity, we've done all we can'

MK Eitan Ginzburg says that Benjamin Netanyahu is the one who now needs to lead a move to establish a national unity government, following Benny Gantz's proposal.

Gantz proposes:

Time-limited government for hostage deal and draft law

Blue and White chairman MK Benny Gantz offers to join the government to secure a comprehensive hostage deal, pass a draft law, and set elections for spring 2026.

MK Schuster:

'Gantz would rejoin the government for hostage deal'

MK Alon Schuster confirms that Benny Gantz is considering rejoining the government, but only to ensure a majority for an anticipated hostage release deal.

Solidarity with Israel:

Famous sites around the world painted in blue and white

From London to the Eiffel Tower to Sofia: Countries show solidarity by coloring their sites in blue and white.

National Unity prepares for party primaries

The party's election process is being slowed reportedly due to disagreements between its different factions.

Blue & White minister accuses Smotrich of 'white male privilege'

Ethiopian-born minister cites incoming Finance Minister's race, gender in attack on new Netanyahu government.

Celebrate Blue & White Friday with Dream Raffle’s Bonus Raffle!

Heard of Black Friday?? Introducing Blue and White Friday!

Matan Kahana seeks re-appointment as minister

Deputy Religious Services Minister seeks support from coalition members for his reappointment as minister.

Blue & White MK: Union with New Hope was an option last year too

'We want a partnership with the Likud but past experience was unsuccessful,' Blue and White's MK Tropper says.

Likud MK: 'Kind of crazy that Blue and White is saving New Hope'

'Gideon Sa'ar is not very popular, New Hope's joint run with Blue & White will only help right-wing bloc,' Likud MK Karhi says.

Blue and White unites with New Hope for Knesset run

Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar announce union for upcoming Knesset election.

Report: Sa'ar, Gantz to run together in November elections

Blue & White, New Hope planning joint run. Yoaz Hendel to be left out.

2022 Elections:

Blue and White to run together with New Hope in next election?

New Hope receives offer from Blue and White to examine option of joint run in upcoming elections.

Education from birth? 'We want to help young parents'

Blue & White minister seeks to include free education for infants in 2023 budget. 'We need to place emphasis on couples who are working.'

UTJ MK:

'Gantz is a potential partner'

MK Yaakov Asher does not rule out coalition partnership with Blue and White Party.

Report:

Gantz considering cooperation with Sa'ar

Blue and White chairman reportedly mulling joint run with New Hope in case of new elections.

Gantz:

'We will work to preserve the government'

Defense Minister to members of his party: Blue and White will continue to be the most disciplined faction in the coalition.

Gantz:

'The goal is to be Prime Minister'

Gantz: We'll remain in the coalition as long as it maintains a balanced and responsible line.

Coalition Crisis:

Blue and White continues boycott of government votes

Senior coalition officials warn Blue and White that it cannot impose partial boycott of coalition votes as party continues protest.

Blue and White official: The coalition won't last

Senior Blue and White official: Bennett and Lapid must handle this, otherwise the government will disintegrate.

Gantz announces boycott of Knesset votes

Blue and White party, furious over failure to promote bill on military pensions, will boycott votes in the Knesset.

New Hope, Blue and White to support Citizenship Law

Meretz head Minister Nitzan Horowitz threatens coalition over expected passage of family reunification law with help of Opposition votes.

Next battle ahead: Blue & White vs. Yamina

Yamina objects to amending Basic Law on "equality" to specifically outlaw discrimination based on a variety of "up-to-date" categories.

Gantz: Blue and White prevented 'nightmare scenario'

Gantz speaks at the kibbutz movement conference on his plans to increase the quota of foreign workers, including PA workers.

Blue and White: Likud's offers are irrelevant

Sources in the party make clear that the coalition will not compromise with the opposition on the majority in the Economics Committee.

Blue and White signs coalition deal with Yesh Atid

Benny Gantz to remain Defense Minister in new government under coalition deal signed with Yair Lapid.

Bennett, Gantz meet in Tel Aviv hotel

Yamina party says meeting with Blue and White leader was planned weeks ago. Yesh Atid, New Hope make progress in negotiations.

Yesh Atid, Blue and White reach deal for alternative government

Parties announce 'breakthrough' in talks, say agreement has been reached for establishment of change government.

Gantz: Blue and White will back Yair Lapid as PM

Blue and White to recommend Yesh Atid chief for the premiership in consultations with President Rivlin. Shas nominates Netanyahu.

Blue & White: 'Likud are the last who should be giving lectures'

Likud, Blue and White, trade barbs after DM Gantz cancels government meeting, delaying signing of contracts for additional vaccines.

Gantz: I was a warrior and will remain a warrior

Blue and White chairman responds to exit polls: I will reach out to anyone who can offer a replacement for Netanyahu.

Gantz: We must remain together - or we will fall apart

Blue and White chairman appeals to parties in the anti-Netanyahu bloc on the eve of the election.

Benny Gantz: There are no defectors in Blue and White

Blue and White chairman: Netanyahu did not permit government ministers go to the Gulf because he wanted to go there first.

Gantz: I have no plans to quit the race

Blue and White chairman claims he is "doing the responsible and right thing" by not quitting the race for the Knesset.

Gantz demands Netanyahu retract calls for protest

Blue and White's leader warns against 'Israel's own Capitol riots'.

Gantz: Netanyahu will not hesitate to fire me

Blue and White chairman warns: If we are not in the next Knesset, nothing will stop Netanyahu.

Blue and White MK on Conversion Law: 'They're our brothers'

Arutz Sheva asked Blue & White MK Tehila Friedman on her opinion regarding Supreme Court ruling on Conversion Law.

Blue and White challenges Regev over flight exceptions committee

Blue and White wants the government to examine anew the powers granted to the committee amid accusations of political favors to travelers.

Gantz associate urges him to quit race

Hod Betzer, close associate of Blue and White chairman, reportedly removed from party campaign after urging Gantz not to run.

New poll shows Right-wing bloc at 56 seats

A Purim-eve poll shows Blue and White slipping behind, Likud's block nearly at enough seats for a government.

MK Shata: Political deals are not Catholic weddings

Blue and White MK attacks Yesh Atid for conformist policies

Government approves Purim night curfew

Curfew to begin at 8:30 p.m. and end at 5:00 a.m. this Thursday, Friday, Shabbat. Defense Minister and Blue and White ministers support

Likud pushes back on objections to JNF land purchases in Yesha

MK Zohar of the Likud calls the objection 'the latest step in a failed career'

Gantz: We prevented annexation

In a Zoom conference attended by thousands of Blue and White activists Gantz said: Preventing annexation paved the way for peace.

MK Tehila Friedman will not run in the upcoming election

MK Tehila Friedman writes to Blue and White colleagues: We prevented steps that would have endangered the country we love so much.

Gantz: We're running - united and strong

'Blue and White' submits its slate for 24th Knesset elections. "List is composed of honest, committed and determined public servants".

Yankelevitch: Blue and White becoming anti-haredi, anti-settler

Diaspora Affairs Minister reportedly explained to associates why she decided not be part of Blue and White slate in upcoming election.

Gantz says he has no intention of dropping out of election

Blue and White chairman explains why he expects his party to recover from dismal showing in the polls so far.

Gantz: I'm going to make sure Netanyahu is replaced

Blue and White chairman: I will not sit under Netanyahu one more time. You can fool me once but not twice.

No agreement on notice to close yeshivas

Blue and White, haredi parties fail to reach compromise on amendments to law on lockdown enforcement.

Likud, Blue and White clash over lockdown fines, extension

Blue and White and Likud spar over the issue of when and how to close institutions flouting public health guidelines.

Blue and White agrees to lockdown extension

Blue and White ministers to vote in favor of 7-10 day extension of total lockdown, effectively ensuring extension's passage.

Ex-Justice Minister: Blue and White won't survive the election

Former Blue and White minister Avi Nissenkorn warns that his former party won't make it into next Knesset.