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Israeli-media coverage mentioning Blue and White, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Politics13 hours ago

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…

Israeli Parties Finalize New Candidate Lists Ahead of October Elections
Politics2 days ago·2 outlets

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…

Likud Faces Ethiopian Community Representation Crisis as MK Tsega Melaku Withdraws from Primaries
Politics2 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago·2 outlets

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago

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.

Politics4 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago

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…

Politics5 days ago

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…

Politics5 days ago

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…

Politics5 days ago

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…

Politics5 days ago

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…

Politics6 days ago·3 outlets

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…

Former Fire Commissioner Dedi Simchi Considers Joining Likud Amid Blue and White Uncertainty
Politics6 days ago·2 outlets

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…

Politics7 days ago·2 outlets

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…

Four Parties Vie for Right-Center Voters in Israel’s Third Bloc Ahead of Elections
PoliticsAug 8, 2026·2 outlets

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…

Bennett and Lieberman Plan Post-Election Alliance to Challenge Gadi Eisenkot for Prime Minister
PoliticsAug 7, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 6, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 6, 2026·3 outlets

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…

PoliticsAug 5, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 5, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 5, 2026·8 outlets

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…

Former Blue and White MK Eitan Ginzburg Joins Naftali Bennett’s Yachdav Party Ahead of Elections
PoliticsAug 4, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 3, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 3, 2026

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…

SecurityAug 3, 2026

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…

SecurityJul 30, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 29, 2026

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 Rejects Bloc Majority, Calls for Broad Zionist Unity Government
PoliticsJul 28, 2026·2 outlets

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…

PoliticsJul 27, 2026

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…

Former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot Calls on Ultra-Orthodox Parties to Support Unity Government
PoliticsJul 27, 2026·1 outlets

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…

PoliticsJul 21, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 21, 2026

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…

Religious Zionist Rabbis Respond to Rabbi Lando’s Criticism of Religious Soldiers
PoliticsJul 21, 2026

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…

Secret Meeting in Israeli Right-Wing Circles Explores New Unity Party Ahead of Elections
PoliticsJul 20, 2026

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…

Former Defense Minister Benny Gantz May Secure Reserved Spot on Likud List, Says Party Critic
PoliticsJul 19, 2026

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…

New 'Confident Party' Emerges Amid Israel's Political Fragmentation
PoliticsJul 17, 2026

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…

Israel Begins Election Period as Public Rates Coalition and Opposition Poorly
PoliticsJul 17, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 16, 2026·4 outlets

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…

Israeli Knesset Approves Major Communications Reform Establishing New Regulatory Authority
PoliticsJul 16, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 16, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 16, 2026·4 outlets

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…

Benny Gantz Says Blue and White Has Broad Support Despite Polls
PoliticsJul 15, 2026

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…

PoliticsJul 15, 2026

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…

Blue and White Blocks Justice Minister From Appointing Police Investigations Head Amid Legal Dispute