The publication in "Israel Today" is making waves, and our article has learned that the chairman is talking to the ministers in his faction to check the mood and decide on its continuation. • A senior official said: "The party is disbanding" • • Full details
After rejecting a statement scheduled for last night (Saturday), Defense Minister and Blue and White Chairman Bnei Gantz is holding talks with his party's top officials today to hear the party's voices on behalf of the party, and to make a decision on Blue and White's path, Israel Today".
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According to estimates, Ganz's statement is expected in the coming days, in which he will convey the following message: "I continue to lead blue and white, Israel first and foremost."
Ganz began a round of personal talks with Knesset members in his party as early as last week.
A source close to the details described to "Israel Today" that these are "calming talks and a re-examination of the situation."
As mentioned, Ganz is holding a round of personal talks with the party's top brass, and his goal is to hear what their mood is and what the path is marked in the party of those ministers.
Meanwhile, in stormy blue and white from the publication in "Israel Today" according to which Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi will probably leave the party, unless Ganz offers him its leadership.
A source in blue and white told Israel Today that "the party is falling apart, everyone is considering their own way and staring in their own direction."
A senior party official said "a change in leadership is needed. Blue and white cannot continue in the current structure".
One of the directions being examined by Ashkenazi these days is the establishment of an independent party, and "Israel Today" has learned that the Foreign Minister has begun a quiet process of examining candidates for such a list, if any, and coordinating with potential candidates on the subject.
Another scenario that exists is that Ashkenazi will merge this list with another emerging party.
Either way, Ashkenazi is currently considering his political future and at the crossroads where he is, it is not inconceivable that he will decide to leave the political system at this stage.
Ashkenazi's office made it clear that they refuse to be dragged after the wave of rumors about Minister Ashkenazi's future, and when the time comes, the minister will announce his continuation.