Ashkenazi Will Not Continue with Blue and White in the Coming Election Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi announced today (Wednesday) that he will not run in the upcoming election as part of Blue and White. However, he has an agreement with party chairman Benny Gantz stating that he would continue to serve in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for now. Gantz said in response to the announcement that he respects Ashkenazi's decision, and thanked him for what he has done for Israel in the past two years, stating: "Gabi and I have known each other for many years, and I greatly appreciate him." Ashkenazi will remain in his position as Minister of Foreign Affairs until a new government is sworn in. Ashkenazi's announcement implied that he is leaving the door open to run in the upcoming or future elections, but within a different framework. Recently, he and his associates have also considered the possibility of establishing an independent party. Source: Walla News ?? IF YOU LOVE ISRAEL - SHARE NEWSRAEL! ??