Blue and White

Gilad Erdan says Unity Party weighs alliances, seeks broad government without radicals - interview

Erdan said that showing voters “a few parties together that are already above the political threshold” could “give a real boost” to support, as voters would know “the vote is not going to be wasted.”

Former UN ambassador Gilad Erdan at a press conference in Tel Aviv announcing the establishment of a new right-wing party under his and MK Yuli Edelstein's leadership ahead of the upcoming general elections, August 6, 2026.
Results of a Maariv poll measuring how many seats each party would receive in the October 2026 Knesset elections, results shared on August 28, 2026.

Israel Election 2026: The parties, blocs and battles that will shape Israel's future - explainer

MK Yuli Edelstein speaks during a conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, on January 13, 2026.

Gilad Erdan confirms talks with Benny Gantz on possible election alliance

  Blue and White Party Leader MK Benny Gantz at The Jerusalem Post studio this month.

'I can unite the camps': Gantz tells 'Post' that gov. should exclude radicals, Ben-Gvir - interview


Blue-and-white keeps Euro dream alive

Kanichowsky scores 93rd-minute winner at Bloomfield to beat Belarus and keeps Israel in the race for one of two Group I berths.

 GABY KANICHOWSKY (jumping in air) celebrates with his Israel teammates after scoring in stoppage time late Tuesday night to give the blue-and-white a 1-0 victory over visiting Belarus at Bloomfield Stadium in their Group I Euro 2024 qualifier.

Yair Netanyahu ordered to pay NIS 130,000 in sex defamation lawsuit

Yair Netanyahu made social media posts claiming that a Blue and White activist had an affair with then-party leader Benny Gantz.

Yair Netanyahu, son of former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing in the defamation lawsuit filed by former MK Stav Shafir in Tel Aviv, on November 29, 2022.

Israeli election poll: Blue and White party leads as coalition struggles to gain majority

According to the survey, the Blue and White party led by Benny Gantz continues to lead with 28 mandates.

 Premier candidates: Benny Gantz, Benjamin Netanyahu and Yair Lapid.

Flag march sees river of blue and white celebrations through Jerusalem

After Israeli flags, the most popular were the yellow and white Third Temple Institute flags.

 The Jerusalem Day flag march in front of the Damascus Gate, May 18, 2023

Former Defense Minister, MK Benny Gantz, Visits Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Campus

Gantz, who was joined by MK Orit Farkash-Hacohen, received an overview of the organization’s activities.

 National Unity party leader MK Benny Gantz and MK Orit Farakash-Hacohen meet with senior Nefesh B'Nefesh leadership.

Countdown to elections: Here's what could still happen - analysis

With two weeks left until Israel heads to the polls once more, there are still several factors that could dramatically shift the outcome of the November 1 elections.

 Workers prepare ballot boxes for the upcoming Israeli elections, at the central elections committee warehouse in Shoham, before they are shipped to polling stations, October 12, 2022.

Why does Benny Gantz keep undergoing political transformations? - opinion

Ever since Benny Gantz entered politics in 2018, his party has undergone six transformations to his parties with a variety of partners.

 THE CHIEFS of staff: Defense Minister Benny Gantz with his new running mate, Gadi Eisenkot.

Israel elections: Gantz says he has unique ability to talk to everyone

When asked why his merger didn't address not sitting with Netanyahu before, he said "I could have had this discussion with you before today. I refuse to sit with Netanyahu. 

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz in Aspen.

Israel elections: Israel is in for a wild campaign season - opinion

In Israel, every day is dramatic and this is true all the more so in politics. This campaign season will be primal and highly charged.

 BENNY GANTZ, Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett in the Knesset last month getting ready for elections.

Israel Elections: Netanyahu can't form coalition, Meretz shifts playing field - poll

Meretz returning to the political playing field is the cause behind Netanyahu's bloc drop to 59, the latest poll indicates.

 Benjamin Netanyahu is surrounded by Likud members at a preliminary reading at the Knesset of a bill to dissolve the parliament after Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid moved to disband their government and hold an election, in Jerusalem, June 22, 2022.