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Facing electoral wipeout, one of Blue and White’s pillars considers his next move

Chili Tropper, a key ally of Benny Gantz, says he won’t let votes go to waste and hints at possible alliances, as pressure mounts on Blue and White to avoid splitting the opposition ahead of elections

Amir Ettinger | 11.26.25

יאיר לפיד גדי איזנקוט בני גנץ יאיר גולן אביגדור ליברמן נפתלי בנט

Netanyahu’s rivals meet in secret, vow to topple government 'by this winter'

In a closed-door meeting without photos or Arab parties, Lapid, Gantz, Bennett, Lieberman, Eisenkot and Golan discussed plans to oust Netanyahu and backed Trump’s plan to free hostages and form a 'healing government'

Moran Azulay | 10.08.25

Gantz blasts opposition bloc strategy, says Israel must move beyond ‘only not Netanyahu’ politics

At party assembly, Blue and White leader says Israel must abandon bloc politics, criticizes former allies for rejecting his 'hostage redemption government' plan and urges moving from 'just not Netanyahu' to 'just not extremists'

Moran Azulay | 09.19.25

Gantz's unity push: Bid to stay relevant and influence policy

Analysis: Facing falling polls, party departures and political irrelevance, Benny Gantz proposed a unity government with Netanyahu, with the move aimed to influence policy, support hostage negotiations and reposition himself as a key player in Israel’s political arena

Moran Azulay | 08.24.25

Gantz urges Netanyahu, opposition chiefs to join six-month unity government focused on hostages, draft bill

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz calls on PM, Lapid and Liberman to join his plan for a short-term unity gov’t focused on hostages and conscription, with elections in spring 2026; 'I don’t want to save Netanyahu, I want to save the hostages,' he says

Yuval Karni | 08.23.25

מפלגת "המחנה הממלכתי" חוזרת לשמה המקורי - "כחול לבן"

'Israel moves toward consensus': As faction members resign, Benny Gantz rebrands his party

With key exits, Gantz reclaims Blue and White and launches a unity-focused campaign aimed at bridging Israel’s divides; with fresh messaging and nationwide outreach, the rebranded party positions itself as a centrist anchor in turbulent times

Moran Azulay | 07.01.25

יו"ר המחנה הממלכתי בני גנץ וחבר הסיעה גדי איזנקוט בישיבת סיעה

Eisenkot leaves National Unity Party, will resign from Knesset

Former IDF chief of staff informed party chairman Benny Gantz that he had decided to leave and return the mandate; However, those around him make it clear: he is not retiring from political life; Lapid is considering offering Eisenkot to head his party

Moran Azulay | 06.30.25

Gantz: Hostage rescue must be Israel's top priority

Benny Gantz tells ILTV that rescuing the 58 hostages in Gaza is the most urgent mission of the war

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 05.21.25

אלכסנדר גרנובסקי, תושב פתח תקווה חשוד בריגול עבור מדינת אויב ועבירות בטחוניות נוספות

Israeli man arrested for allegedly operating on behalf of Iran, including arson and photographing Gantz’s home

Alexander Granovsky is accused of setting fire to eight vehicles in various locations, photographing infrastructure facilities in central Israel, and also capturing images of former Defense Minister Benny Gantz's neighborhood; Granovsky was reportedly operated via Telegram by Iranian agents

Lior Ohana, Yoav Zitun | 12.30.24

בני גנץ יאיר לפיד אביגדור ליברמן יאיר גולן

'Netanyahu unfit, endangers Israel,' opposition leaders say

Leaders of opposition parties slam Netanyahu's ouster of Yoav Gallant, say his motives are political and fear of investigations into misdeeds of his close circle

Moran Azulay | 11.06.24

Poll shows Israeli public prefer Bennett over Netanyahu for PM

In a hypothetical two-person race, Bennett also edges out National Unity party leader Benny Gantz, with 27% favoring Bennett compared to 25% for Gantz

I24NEWS | 06.22.24

Haredi men at an IDF recuruitment center, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Defense minister will vote against Haredi draft bill as tensions roil government

Opposition stands united in opposing current bill which would draft only 3,000 Haredi men to the IDF, Netanyahu's coalition is fragmented and the bill could fail when it comes to a vote Monday; Unclear what the consequences will be for Yoav Gallant

Moran Azulay | 06.10.24

Gantz leaves war cabinet, calls for elections

Former military chief says prime minister avoids decisions or makes them based on political considerations; says Israel's victory is in the return of the hostages and in regional alliance in the face of Iran; Netanyahu says this is not the time to leave

Yuval Karni, Moran Azulay | 06.09.24

בצלאל סמוטריץ' בנימין נתניהו איתמר בן גביר

The obstacles in Netanyahu's path to a hostage deal

Analysis: With mounting issues piling on Netanyahu's government amid war, the troubles facing the coalition could lead to its dissolution even before reaching a deal with Hamas

Moran Azulay | 06.03.24

War Cabinet members: National Unity party leader Benny Gantz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant

According to Pew report, defense minister enjoys broadest public support among Israelis; percentage of Israelis lacking confidence in Biden doubles from 9% to 18%, and 60% disapprove of his handling of Israel-Hamas war

Itamar Eichner | 05.30.24

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