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Gantz: Post-Oct. 7, Israel’s future depends on a broad, moderate, Zionist government - opinion

Ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 election, Benny Gantz warns of national challenges, including internal division and weakened global ties, arguing Israel needs a broad moderate Zionist government.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2026|ByBENNY GANTZ/JTA

Blue and White Party chairman Benny Gantz attends an agriculture conference in Herzliya, Israel, on Sept. 12, 2026, ahead of the general elections on Oct. 27.

Haredi parties, Yashar, coalition bloc lose seats in Knesset, as Otzma Yehudit gains one - poll

Elsewhere in the bloc, the Democrats gained two seats to reach 11, while B’Yachad remained at 13, Yisrael Beytenu at nine and the joint Reservists-Economic Party at four seats.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2026|ByMOSHE COHEN

Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett.

Israeli polls split on 2026 Knesset election possibilities, as Yashar, Likud vie for primacy - poll

The bloc averages also show no clear outcome: Netanyahu’s bloc, including Winter, stands at 53.6 seats, compared with 53.4 for the Zionist opposition bloc.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2026|ByMAARIV

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.

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.”

SEPTEMBER 3, 2026|ByKESHET NEEV

Benny Gantz, Gideon Sa'ar could run together if government collapses - report

Sa'ar's New Hope faction, which barely crosses the 3.25% threshold in recent polls, would be given a lifeline by the defense minister's Blue and White party.

APRIL 14, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Gantz boycotts coalition votes, threatens survival of Bennett-led gov't

Blue and White Party refuses to participate in Knesset votes due to disputes over pensions for IDF officers.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022ByGIL HOFFMAN

Minister of Defense Benny Gantz speaks at a conference of the Israeli newspaper "Makor Rishon" at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, February 21, 2022.

Aging in the ancient land of Israel is not as bad as it could be

Meirav Cohen is passionate about making a difference in the quality of life of the elderly population.

JANUARY 26, 2022BySHOSHANA TITA

Minister of Social Equality and Pensioners Meirav Cohen poses for a photograph with nine-year-old Meirav, the writer's granddaughter

MK Alon Tal to host English forum on religion and state in Israel

Tal, who was born in North Carolina, said that as an American Israeli, an important part of his job as a parliamentarian is to maintain a steady connection with his constituents.

JANUARY 1, 2022ByGIL HOFFMAN

Judoka Yarden Gerbi promotes buying 'blue and white' during Olympics

The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of the importance of supporting the local economy.

JULY 31, 2021ByZEV STUB

Former Olympian medal winner Judoka Yarden Gerbi awards a medal to buyers of blue and white products in a new campaign

New US-born MK aims to fix ties with 'alienated progressive Jewish world'

"It is an honor to serve the third Jewish commonwealth and take part in the celebration of democracy."

JUNE 16, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN

Netanyahu drawing out Gaza operation due to Lapid mandate - Likud sources

"Netanyahu is playing on the operation in Gaza to use up the days given to Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid for the mandate to form a government, without any real plan."

MAY 20, 2021ByMATAN VASSERMAN/MAARIV, ARIK BENDER/MAARIV