Gantz heads a bloc of 54 MKs from the center, left and Arab parties (Blue and White: 33; Labor-Gesher: 6; Democratic Camp: 5; and 10 out of 13 MKs from the mainly Arab Joint List). . If Gantz fails to cobble together a coalition during his 28-day window, which ends November 20, a..…
An Israel led by Gantz would be far more amenable to U.S. Democratic voters and politicians—and for better or worse, help to regain bipartisan American support. ..…
The most option right now would include Blue and White, Labor party and Democratic Camp, giving it 44 seats in Knesset. Gantz must try to form government without Likud... ..…
Part of the GOP strategy was to convince American voters—especially evangelical Christian Zionists—that the Republicans are more pro-Israel than the Democrats, as well as undermine the traditional Jewish Democratic vote. . In the most recent election in Israel, Mellman and his group lent their..…
It also remains to be seen what these kinds of Democratic criticisms begin to look like in post-election Israel. Neither Netanyahu nor his chief opponent Benny Gantz was able to form a majority government, but Netanyahu has been nominated to form its next one. ..…
The two “left” parties with which he can align won 11 seats (seven for Labor-Gesher and six for the Democratic Union). This only gives Gantz a total of 44 seats. . While most analysts also incorrectly add to Gantz’s total the 13 seats held by Joint Union (made up of four parties..…
Further, as chief of staff, Gantz also supported the Iran nuclear deal negotiated by the Obama administration. If there is a new Democratic administration in power after 2020, it reawakens the opportunity to revive the JCPOA, with Israel this time being on board. ..…
Separately, the Times’ resident neocon hardliner/dissembler Bret Stephens pretended apartheid Israel is “democrat(ic),” turning reality on its head, saying: . “Israeli democracy (sic) is doing fine, thanks,” calling Gantz “a neophyte politician with the quiet charisma that comes..…
The Palestinian Authority meanwhile has not ruled Gantz out as a peace partner. . “We do respect (the) democratic outcome of elections in Israel. Whoever will form the government - we are ready to sit with him or her to restart the negotiations,” Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad..…
The latest vote tally shows B & W winning 32 seats, Likud 31, Joint List 13, Yisrael Beiteinu 9, Shas 9, United Torah Judaism 8, Yamina 7, Labor 6, and Democratic Camp 5. . Joint List leader Ayman Odeh said “it is possible that we will recommend Blue and White head Benny Gantz (to form a..…
No to an attempt to ruin Israeli democracy, yes to guarding Israel as a Jewish and democratic state. ... Gantz said that “Israel has huge security challenges. Who knows this like we do, with over 100 years of collective security experience. ..…
This year, his main, Benny Gantz, ing of in ultra-Orthodox of Bnei Brak... Democratic Camp alliance members Nitzan Horowitz, Ehud Barak, Stav Shafir and Tamar Zandberg on campaign tour at Sarona Market Tel Aviv, September 16, 2019 .. ..…
Gantz would head government that could include his own party and Labour Party and the newly-formed, environmentalist and Democratic Camp, without needing alliance with the right. ..…
According to the latest opinion polls, many Israelis are expected to vote for Netanyahu's, Benny Gantz, leader of Blue and White party, including Yisrael Beiteinu party and Democratic Camp party.. Israeli media reported few weeks ago that the leader, Odeh, would consider joining..…
Gantz would head government that could include his own party and Labour Party and the newly-formed, environmentalist and Democratic Camp, without needing alliance with the right. ..…
On the other hand, both Benny Gantz’s centrist Blue and White party and the Democratic Union — a political alliance between Meretz, Ehud Barak, and Labor defector Stav Shaffir — have been warning against these theocratic trends. ..…
Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev said the remark was the harbinger of a bi-national state, spelling “the end of the Jewish democratic state.” . “The Lapid-Gantz government featuring [Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor] Liberman would be responsible for an extreme left government the..…
Likud party published a video on 30 July blaming Benny Gantz, Head of Blue White party, for speaking in the video about his intent to cooperate with Palestinian MKs . “ Gantz, what kind of coalition you wish to establish with the National democratic assembly? ..…
“Part of what has helped expose people to the facts on the ground here and understanding the depth of the occupation and racist policies is Netanyahu, his anti-democratic trends, and his similarities to Trump and other authoritarian leaders,” Iraqi explains. . A victory for Netanyahu rival Benny..…
The law, has epitomised, for the centre-right, the erosion of even the most superficial of democratic norms.. Without Palestinian parties 10 or more seats in the parliament behind him, Gantz has little hope of tipping the in his favour against Netanyahu at the forthcoming election.. ..…
The battle lines in the election are between the far-right parties, led Netanyahu, and the centre-right parties, led by Gantz.. The law, has epitomised, for the centre-right, the erosion of even the most superficial of democratic norms.. ..…
This uncertainty might play into the hands of Netnayahu's election rival the leader of Blue and White party, former military Benny Gantz. By regiment of hundreds of, TEHRAN - Tens of Arab forces affiliated to Syrian Democratic Forces went AWOL after revolt SDF forces in Eastern parts of..…
It was interesting to watch how a few leading liberal pundits and Democratic elected officials reacted during and after this election. When it appeared that Gantz might win, they felt that it was safe to denounce Netanyahu and even call him a racist, now with Netanyahu emerging as the..…
But Netanyahu’s narrow gains in Tuesday’s (April 9) parliamentary elections widens the gulf between Israel and American Jews, who trend liberal and tend to vote Democratic in U.S. elections. . Netanyahu’s main rival, Benny Gantz, a centrist former military chief, appeared to come close..…
This is occurring against the backdrop of newly energized efforts to annex the West Bank in part or in whole, which threaten Israel’s Jewish and democratic character. With Netanyahu boxed in by investigations and challenged politically by Benny Gantz, we are concerned that he may give..…
Rabin was the architect of the uneasy rapprochement with Yasser Arafat and PLO. ..…