Blue and White

Israel's next gov't should be comprised of Zionist parties from across political aisle, Gantz says

Gantz also expressed doubt that the current US-Iran deal would hold, particularly with how the framework relates to Lebanon.

Benny Gantz speaks at the Knesset May 11, 2026.
A LIKUD supporter waves the party’s flag at a gathering, a show of grassroots loyalty which has long defined the movement, even as critics say its primaries have reshaped, and at times distorted, who rises within its ranks.

Likud, Netanyahu dropping in public eyes amid Iran war, contentious legislation - poll

MK Benny Gantz leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, earlier this year.

Benny Gantz’s long political decline is reaching its final stage - opinion

Eitan Ginzburg: Former Mayor of Raanana & Israel’s first openly gay mayor.

MK Eitan Ginzburg quits Blue and White in another blow to Gantz's party


Majority of Israelis favor joint US-Israel action against Iran - poll

The responses were divided into those who support Israel joining the attack only if Iran first attacked or prepared to attack (29%) and those who would support Israeli participation regardless (44%).

A man lights a cigarette with fire from a burning picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Israelis rally in support of the nationwide protests happening in Iran, in Holon, Israel, January 14, 2026.

Gantz willing to make agreement with Netanyahu as 2026 elections approach - analysis

In an interview earlier, Gantz said he does not rule out sitting with Netanyahu in a unity government. “It’s time to abandon the ‘anybody but Bibi’ idea and shift to ‘anybody but extremists."

Benny Gantz (Blue and White) at the Knesset in Jerusalem. December 22, 2025.

Benny Gantz advances ‘no Ra’am, no Ben-Gvir’ election campaign amid weak polling

Blue and White released a series of videos described as “nightmare scenarios” that it claimed would occur if “a government controlled by extremists comes to power again.”

Benny Gantz.

Despite turbulent week, demand for commission of inquiry, bloc map remain stable - poll

Against the backdrop of the draft law, the establishment of a government commission of inquiry, and the interview by Eli Feldstein on the Qatargate affair, coalition parties maintain their strength.

Knesset members attend a plenum hearing, October 29, 2025; illustrative.

'Who said I'm a part of your block': Recording from Gantz raises question of role in next Knesset

In the audio, recorded during a private parlor meeting, Gantz challenges the premise that he belongs to the opposition camp. “Who said I’m even part of your bloc?” he asked.

Blue and White leader MK Benny Gantz attends a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025

Nearly two year after disappearance: Police arrest suspect linked to missing girl Haymanut Kasau

Footage obtained by Walla shows a man arriving at the home of a young girl in Beersheba, later reportedly identified as a close friend of the missing Kasau.

Nine-year-old Haymanot Kasau.

Gantz calls to abolish 12th grade, restructure system in education reform proposal

Benny Gantz unveiled an education plan to scrap 12th grade, shift matriculation exams to 11th, mandate core studies, and roll out free schooling from birth within five years

Blue and White leader MK Benny Gantz attends a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025

Knesset rejects opposition bill proposing grant of four million shekels for released hostages

The Hostages and Missing Families forum expressed deep disappointment over the decision, arguing that it showed how the government is shirking its responsibility.

Former hostages Rom Braslavski and Nimrod Cohen speak alongside family members of hostages still held by Hamas at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, November 8, 2025

Coalition drops to 48 seats in Knesset as Bennett-Eisenkot bloc gains majority - poll

Likud has lost two seats, dropping the party to 24, while former prime minister Naftali Bennett's party gained two, also reaching 24 to tie.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 20, 2025

Gantz: Palestinian recognition is not against Netanyahu, but against Israel's bipartisan consensus

Blue and White head Benny Gantz warns in NYT op-ed that recognizing a Palestinian state now risks Israel’s security and rewards PA failure.

Head of Blue and White party MK Benny Gantz speaks during press conference in Tel Aviv on August 23, 2025.