Gabi Ashkenazi

'Israel has moved from annexation to normalization'

Gabi Ashkenazi declares that Israel has shifted from pursuing sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, to normalizing relations with Arab world.

Watch: Gantz and Ashkenazi meet Pompeo

Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi met with US Sec. of State Pompeo in Jerusalem

Likud official:

'Gabi Ashkenazi's Blue and White dragging Israel to elections'

Budget negotiations between Likud, Blue and White at impasse less than 9 hours before deadline with fate of the government at stake.

If it quacks like elections…

With government collapse looming, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz is willing to compromise, but his No. 2 is holding him back. Opinion.

Israel opens cooperation office in Honduras

Foreign Minister Ashkenazi: The Israeli flag is officially hoisted today in the capital of Honduras for the first time in 26 years.

Conflict between Likud and Blue and White escalates

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi says Netanyahu will do anything to remain prime minister, Likud says Ashkenazi is undermining Gantz.

Oman's foreign minister speaks to Ashkenazi

Oman's foreign minister speaks to Israeli counterpart, affirms his country's position calling for peace between Israel and PA.

'Mistake for Security Council to reject US proposal'

FM Gabi Ashkenazi warns: Decision not to extend arms embargo on Iran was a 'mistake,' will lead to deterioration in Middle East.

Official: Israelis permitted to visit Greece

Tourists from Israel to be allowed entry to Greek capital Athens as well as some islands in country. FM Ashkenazi: 'Important decision'

FM Gabi Ashkenazi:

Israel supports UNIFIL ability to effectively carry out mission

'Resolution 1701 was designed to prevent Hezbollah and its Iranian masters from turning southern Lebanon into a hotbed of terror.'

'We must all act against Iranian efforts to undermine stability'

FM Gabi Ashkenazi meets Latin American, Caribbean, ambassadors, discussing Iranian entrenchment in Middle East and Trump peace plan.

Ashkenazi: Gantz will remain Blue and White chairman

Foreign Minister calls on Likud to resolve budget crisis: "This crisis can be resolved in one minute."

'Trump plan will lead to separation from Palestinian Authority'

'We're in favor of a process which will lead to peace, don't want to harm peace agreements with our neighbors,' Foreign Min. Ashkenazi says.

Ashkenazi meets Cypriot counterpart, discusses sovereignty

Foreign ministers of Israel and Cyprus meet as Israel seeks to defuse European opposition to sovereignty plan.

Alon Ushpiz appointed Director-General of the Foreign Ministry

Ushpiz will replace current Director-General Yuval Rotem, who asked Minister Ashkenazi to leave the post after a lengthy term in office.

Germany voices 'serious concern' over sovereignty plan

'First we need to get on the same page as the US, then we'll get the sovereignty maps ready,' says Israeli Foreign Minister.

Israeli FM participates in multinational corona videoconference

Foreign Minister Ashkenazi participates in joint discussion with counterparts from US, Australia, India, Brazil, and South Korea on COVID-19

EU Vice President speaks to Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi

Underlines EU 'unequivocal commitment to the security of the State of Israel, which is not negotiable for the EU.'

Foreign Minister speaks to Russian counterpart

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi speaks with Sergei Lavrov, discusses the need to end the Iranian presence in Syria.

Israel to EU: Drop the 'megaphone diplomacy'

'Regrettable that EU ignored threats Israel faces,' says Israeli Foreign Ministry, after EU 'strongly urges' Israel not to apply sovereignty

Ashkenazi: Trump peace plan 'historic'

Former IDF Chief of Staff and Blue and White MK assumes new post as Foreign Minister, says maintaining peace agreements crucial.

MK Ashkenazi on sovereignty: We'll put our foot on the brake

Blue and White MK asked in TV interview about sovereignty in Judea and Samaria: We believe it’s better to have an influence from within.

'Netanyahu collected materials on Gantz and Ashkenazi'

Former PM Ehud Barak claims that Netanyahu collected information on Blue and White leaders in order to force them to join government.

Left-wingers demonstrate outside Gabi Ashkenazi's home

Protesters demand Ashkenazi cease negotiations with Netanyahu to form unity government.

Gantz and Ashkenazi's threat

Blue and White leaders make clear to Likud: If no agreement by Monday night, the legislation against Netanyahu will be advanced.

'Gabi Ashkenazi, the people are ashamed of you'

Noam Sela, a reserve officer, condemns Gabi Ashkenazi of Blue & White for his party's intention to establish minority govt. with Joint List

Protest outside Gabi Ashkenazi's home: No to terror supporters

Dozens of Golani fighters protest outside home of MK Ashkenazi, demand that he refuse to be part of a government with Arab parties.

Report: MK Gabi Ashkenazi opposes minority government

Senior Blue and White leader reportedly opposes government supported by Joint List, but won't vote against it.

MK Hendel speaks to protesters outside his home

Dozens of youth protest outside homes of MK Gabi Ashkenazi and MK Yoaz Hendel, urge them not to form government with Joint List.

Gantz: Gabi Ashkenazi will be my Defense Minister

Blue and White chairman visits Gaza envelope, promises that Ashkenazi will "correct Netanyahu's failures".

MK Ashkenazi: '2019 is lost, and it's not our fault'

Blue and White leader claims his party bears none of the blame for upcoming elections.

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.

Blue and White leaders set terms for accepting minority gov't

Senior Blue and White leaders agree to form minority government relying on Arab Joint List - but only if Avigdor Liberman joins.

Cave of the Patriarchs - accessible by Passover?

Blue and White leader promises: Cave of the Patriarchs to be made accessible by Passover.

Gabi Ashkenazi to head Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

"This is a significant role with great importance to Israel's security. We must not allow a vacuum on the security-political issue."

Gantz promised Ashkenazi: You'll be prime minister after me

Benny Gantz, Blue & White chair, promised Gabi Ashkenazi would replace him as PM - without consulting Yair Lapid. Blue & White: 'Utter lie.'

Blue and White leader: 'Barak and I can sit in the same party'

MK Gabi Ashkenazi says he and Ehud Barak have 'the same goal, if he'll help us change the government, that's great.'

Gabi Ashkenazi: The door is closed to Netanyahu - period

Former Chief of Staff and no. 4 on the Blue and White list makes clear: We will not sit with Netanyahu.

Blue and White leader: Avi Nissenkorn is a problematic figure

Gabi Ashkenazi says he 'knows the truth' regarding fellow Blue and White candidate, promises union culture won't dominate the party.

Gantz: Kahane would be proud of Netanyahu

Blue and White chairman blasts PM: Smotrich will not be Education Minister. Schools will not teach that pride parades are animal parades.

Gabi Ashkenazi speaks

Blue and White party candidate gives first interview, discusses Harpaz affair.

Gantz and Lapid: We won't give back the Golan

Four heads of the Blue and White party visit Golan Heights, promise to double the size of Jewish settlement in the area.

Former Chief of Staff: We should strive to set borders

Gabi Ashkenazi discusses the Israel-Palestinian Arab conflict for the first time as a politician.

Gabi Ashkenazi hints: Rivlin wants us

Former Chief of Staff at campaign launch: I hope this train stops at the residence of the President. I can guess who he wants to see there.

Lapid-Gantz-Ya'alon list: 'Blue and White'

Agreement between party leaders stipulates Gantz will take premiership first, with Lapid replacing him 2.5 years later.

Gantz and Lapid to run together

Israel Resilience and Yesh Atid agree on joint Knesset run. Former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi joining as well.

Gabi Ashkenazi: I will decide in the coming days

Former IDF chief of staff speaks outside his home with activists calling on him to unite the left-wing parties. "I'm working on it."

'Dagan: brave on battlefield, courageous at negotiating table'

Former IDF Chief of Staff lauds former Mossad Chief Meir Dagan

Former Chiefs of Staff to establish new 'social movement'

Benny Gantz and Gabi Ashkenazi form social movement but stress that it is not a political one.

Former Chief of Staff not worried about Liberman appointment

Gabi Ashkenazi says he believes Avigdor Liberman will demonstrate pragmatic approach as Defense Minister.

MK Yonah: Labor is coming together, though disagreements remain

MK Yossi Yonah welcomes Amir Peretz's return, still doesn't understand Herzog's vision, praises Bennett's education plan.

'Who is Gabi Ashkenazi, what are his politics?'

After poll indicating ex-IDF head could cause major shift in Israeli politics, Zionist Union MK slams the 'where will Gabi be festival.'

Poll predicts potential watershed in Israeli politics

New poll indicates if ex-IDF head Ashkenazi enters politics, a 'centrist' party might take control of the government for the first time.

A-G closes obstruction case against former IDF chief

Gabi Ashkenazi left off the hook for 2010 IDF scandal known as 'Harpaz affair'; Boaz Harpaz indicted for forging a document.

Case Closed Against Ex-IDF Chief, Will He Join Politics?

Former MK Elazar Stern expresses hope that former IDf Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi's next step will be to join Yesh Atid.

'Hezbollah Cannot Take the Galilee'

Despite IDF estimates, Israel's enemies are far weaker now than in 1967, Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi opines.

Breaking news

Ex-IDF Chief of Staff Ashkenazi To Be Tried

Police recommend trying Ashkenazi and other senior IDF officials in Harpaz Affair forgery case.

Turkish Court Orders Interpol Arrests Over Mavi Marmara

Court to ask Interpol to issue arrest warrants for several top-ranking IDF officials. The crime? Defending Israel.

IDF Officials Arrested Over Forgery Scandal

Former aide to the IDF Chief of Staff, spokesperson, arrested after new evidence emerges in the Harpaz Affair.

Drama as IDF Scandal Becomes Police Case

Attorney General decides Harpaz Affair is a matter for police. Popular ex-IDF chief is among those involved.