Blue and White
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Blue and White, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Parties Finalize New Candidate Lists Ahead of October Elections
Ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, major parties are finalizing candidate lists featuring new public figures, military veterans, and activists. Likud prepares for primaries t…
Likud Faces Ethiopian Community Representation Crisis as MK Tsega Melaku Withdraws from Primaries
MK Tsega Melaku withdrew from the Likud primaries, leaving the Ethiopian community without representation on the Likud list. This raises concerns for Netanyahu and the party about…
Former Fire Commissioner Dedi Simchi Says Blue and White Will Withdraw If It Fails to Pass Threshold
Dedi Simchi, second on Benny Gantz's Blue and White list, announced the party will withdraw from the election if it fails to pass the electoral threshold amid poor poll results. R…
Internal Rift in Arab Parties Threatens Israel's Anti-Netanyahu Bloc Ahead of Elections
Tensions among Israel's Arab parties threaten to split their vote ahead of elections, risking the anti-Netanyahu bloc's majority. Failed negotiations between Hadash, Ta'al, and Ba…
Yoav Segalovich and Mansour Abbas Discuss Joining Ra'am for Upcoming Elections
Knesset members Yoav Segalovich and Mansour Abbas have held positive talks about Segalovich joining the Ra'am party list for upcoming elections. The potential alliance aims to hel…
Blue and White MK Alon Schuster Opposes Party Campaign, Urges Removing Netanyahu First
Blue and White MK Alon Schuster criticized his party's campaign, insisting that removing Netanyahu must precede forming any government. His views clash with leader Benny Gantz's a…
Actress Rotem Abuhav Publicly Endorses MK Hili Tropper Ahead of Elections
Israeli actress Rotem Abuhav publicly endorses MK Hili Tropper, praising his dedication to families affected by conflict. Tropper, a former minister and longtime politician, recen…
Rising Vote Threshold Raises Stakes for Israeli Parties to Pass Electoral Barrier
The Taub Center reports that rising voter turnout and population growth will increase the vote count needed for Israeli parties to pass the 3.25% electoral threshold, requiring ab…
Ex-Hi-Tech CEO Mati Gil Joins Naftali Bennett’s Yachd Party Ahead of Elections
Naftali Bennett’s Yachd party has added biotech entrepreneur Mati Gil to its Knesset list ahead of elections, aiming to strengthen its technological and leadership credentials ami…
Yisrael Beiteinu Vows Universal IDF Service in Next Government, Rejects Haredi Draft Exemptions
Yisrael Beiteinu rejects proposals for Haredi draft exemptions and insists all will serve in the IDF under the next government.
Likud Proposes New Voting Data Reporting Method to Protect Privacy in Upcoming Elections
Likud has proposed a new method for reporting voter turnout in the upcoming Knesset elections that balances privacy concerns with the need to mobilize supporters. The plan involve…
Otzma Yehudit Warns Netanyahu Against Unity Government With Gadi Eisenkot
Otzma Yehudit condemned Prime Minister Netanyahu's alleged plan to form a unity government with Gadi Eisenkot, warning it would halt judicial reforms and empower legal officials t…
Young Voters Could Decide Israel’s Election Amid Tight Political Race
About 640,000 young Israelis aged 18-22 will vote for the first time on October 27, potentially deciding the election outcome amid a tight race. A podcast featuring young politica…
Blue and White MK Michael Biton Meets with Beit Tzioni-Miluanikim Leader Hili Tropper Amid Gantz's Political Crisis
Blue and White MK Michael Biton met with Beit Tzioni-Miluanikim leader Hili Tropper amid Benny Gantz's political struggles to form alliances. Gantz's insistence on leading any joi…
Most Voters of Zalicha and Gantz Prefer Netanyahu as Prime Minister
A poll shows that most voters of smaller parties, including those supporting Yaron Zalicha and Benny Gantz, prefer Benjamin Netanyahu over Gadi Eizenkot for prime minister, with N…
Netanyahu Holds Strong Lead Over Gadi Eizenkot Among Small Party Voters for Prime Minister
A poll among undecided voters and small party supporters in Israel shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leading Gadi Eizenkot by a wide margin as the preferred prime minister c…
Former Fire Commissioner Dedi Simchi Considers Joining Likud Amid Blue and White Uncertainty
Dedi Simchi, previously second on Blue and White's list, is considering joining Likud if offered a Knesset spot, due to Blue and White's poor polling and lack of alliances. He has…
Netanyahu's Likud Leads Polls as Center-Right Unions Fail to Pass Threshold
A recent poll shows Netanyahu's Likud leading with 24 seats, overtaking Gadi Eizenkot's Yisra party at 23 seats. Center-right alliances and Blue and White fail to pass the elector…
Four Parties Vie for Right-Center Voters in Israel’s Third Bloc Ahead of Elections
Four Israeli parties known as the "third bloc" are competing to attract right and center-right voters dissatisfied with the current government. Led by figures like Benny Gantz, Hi…
Bennett and Lieberman Plan Post-Election Alliance to Challenge Gadi Eisenkot for Prime Minister
Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman plan a post-election alliance to outnumber Gadi Eisenkot’s party and enforce a rotation for prime minister. Meanwhile, Ayelet Shaked and Benn…
Benny Gantz Faces Political Isolation After Joining Netanyahu Twice Amid Public Backlash
Benny Gantz’s political career is in jeopardy after joining Netanyahu’s government twice, causing public and coalition backlash. Once praised for his leadership, Gantz now struggl…
Dana Kashdi Appeals Denial of Temporary Seizure Against Blue and White Party Amid Election Funding Concerns
Dana Kashdi, a former digital employee of Israel's Blue and White party, appealed a court's refusal to temporarily seize 759,000 shekels from the party amid concerns that election…
Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein Launch New Right-Wing Party Aiming for Broad Zionist Government
Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein launched a new right-wing party aiming to form a broad Zionist government, breaking the traditional two-bloc system. Erdan left Likud after 30 years…
Right-Wing Voters Prioritize War Victory Over Ultra-Orthodox Draft in New Survey
A July 2026 survey of Israeli right-wing voters shows a majority prioritize winning the war and security over ultra-Orthodox military conscription. Likud voters emphasize security…
Gantz Leads With Most Seats as Mansour Abbas's Ra'am Hits Record High in New Poll
A new Channel 13 poll shows Benny Gantz's party leading with 23 seats, Netanyahu's Likud at 22, and Mansour Abbas's Ra'am party reaching a record 5 seats, potentially rising to 7…
Former Blue and White MK Eitan Ginzburg Joins Naftali Bennett’s Yachdav Party Ahead of Elections
Eitan Ginzburg, former Blue and White MK and Communications Minister, joins Naftali Bennett’s Yachdav party ahead of Israel’s October 27 elections, aiming to help repair the count…
Ramat Gan Deputy Mayor Israel Zari Joins Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar Party
Israel Zari, Deputy Mayor of Ramat Gan, has joined Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar party ahead of the 2026 elections, emphasizing leadership and unity. Zari, a former youth party founder a…
Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein Plan New Party Launch Without Benny Gantz
Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein plan to launch a new political party soon without Benny Gantz's Blue and White party. Netanyahu is finalizing reserved candidate slots for Likud, ai…
Israeli Politicians Shift Alliances Amid Election Uncertainty and New Party Formations
Ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, many politicians are switching parties and new parties are forming amid voter indecision. MK Hili Tropper left Blue and White to start a ne…
Defense Minister Katz Announces Replacement of Central Command Chief Without Coordination
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the replacement of Central Command Chief Avi Blot with Dado Bar-Kalifa without coordinating with the IDF Chief of Staff, who opposed the mov…
Israeli Central Election Committee Approves Voting Procedures for Soldiers in Combat Zones and Missile Alerts
Israel’s Central Election Committee approved voting procedures for soldiers in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, and protocols for missile alerts on election day. Identification will be v…
Benny Gantz Rejects Bloc Majority, Calls for Broad Zionist Unity Government
Benny Gantz rejects giving any political bloc a majority after Israel's elections, calling instead for a broad Zionist unity government. He denies plans to join Netanyahu, critici…
Benny Gantz Acknowledges Netanyahu's Political Edge and Calls for Broad Unity Government
Benny Gantz praised Netanyahu's political and military leadership while accepting responsibility for security failures before the October 7 massacre. He called for a state inquiry…
Former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot Calls on Ultra-Orthodox Parties to Support Unity Government
At a national security conference, former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot urged ultra-Orthodox parties to support a unity government, warning of further elections otherwise. Naftali Benne…
Benny Gantz Confident Blue and White Will Pass Threshold, Rejects Quitting Amid Low Polls
Benny Gantz, leader of Blue and White, rejected quitting the election despite low polls, affirming his party will pass the electoral threshold and criticizing Prime Minister Netan…
Edelstein, Shaked Meet Gantz and Samhi to Explore New Political Alliance
Yuli Edelstein and Ayelet Shaked met with Benny Gantz and Dedi Samhi to discuss forming a new political alliance aimed at uniting fragmented parties and surpassing the electoral t…
Religious Zionist Rabbis Respond to Rabbi Lando’s Criticism of Religious Soldiers
Religious Zionist rabbis convened to respond to Rabbi Dov Lando’s harsh criticism of Religious Zionist IDF soldiers, emphasizing unity and restraint. Prime Minister Netanyahu cond…
Secret Meeting in Israeli Right-Wing Circles Explores New Unity Party Ahead of Elections
Ahead of Israeli elections, a secret meeting in a West Bank settlement discussed forming a new right-wing party to build a broad unity government, with key figures like Dedi Simch…
Former Defense Minister Benny Gantz May Secure Reserved Spot on Likud List, Says Party Critic
Likud's internal auditor suggested former Defense Minister Benny Gantz might be given a reserved spot on Likud's Knesset list, a move he personally opposes and views as harmful to…
New 'Confident Party' Emerges Amid Israel's Political Fragmentation
A new political faction called the Confident Party, led unofficially by attorney Tali Gottlieb, aims to gain influence independently in Israel's upcoming elections. Several politi…
Israel Begins Election Period as Public Rates Coalition and Opposition Poorly
Israel has officially entered its election period following the dissolution of the 25th Knesset. A Channel 13 poll shows both the coalition and opposition receiving low public app…
Opposition Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Ultra-Orthodox Parties Joining Next Israeli Coalition
A Maariv poll shows the Zionist opposition rising to 62 seats, the coalition shrinking to 48, and strong opposition voters rejecting ultra-Orthodox parties joining the next Israel…
Israeli Knesset Approves Major Communications Reform Establishing New Regulatory Authority
The Israeli Knesset passed a major communications reform law establishing a new regulatory authority and imposing content funding obligations on broadcasters. The law aims to incr…
Movement for Quality Government Files Supreme Court Petition Against Israeli Communications Law
The Movement for Quality Government petitioned Israel's Supreme Court to annul the Communications Law, citing political overreach and procedural violations. Opposition leaders als…
Israel’s Governments Rarely Complete Terms Without Crisis, Netanyahu’s Current Cabinet Among Few Exceptions
Israel’s 37th government, led by Netanyahu, is the first in decades to complete a full term without early dissolution or resignation, a rarity in Israeli politics. Historically, g…
Benny Gantz Says Blue and White Has Broad Support Despite Polls
Benny Gantz, leader of Blue and White, claims his party has broad but unrecognized support and aims to unite Israel's centrist voters into a strong political bloc ahead of upcomin…
Israeli Leaders Push Strategic Plans to Restore Governance and Security in Negev Amid Election Campaign
Ahead of Israel's elections, leaders and experts presented strategic plans to restore governance, security, and development in the Negev, addressing ongoing violence and lack of s…
Blue and White Blocks Justice Minister From Appointing Police Investigations Head Amid Legal Dispute
Blue and White party is blocking Justice Minister Yariv Levin from appointing the head of the Police Investigations Department due to ongoing Supreme Court review of the new Mahas…
