Opposition Factions Meet Without Gantz, Who Responds with Jab

Leaders of the "Left Bloc" and the "Only Not Bibi" (Rak Lo Bibi) political alliance convened at the sukkah of Opposition Leader Yair Lapid on Sunday. The meeting included heads of parties such as Meretz, Labor, and Hadash-Ta'al.

Notably absent from the invitation list was Benny Gantz, leader of the National Unity party. Gantz, who was not invited to the gathering, responded with a pointed remark, stating that he is focused on forming a broad alternative government and is not interested in "small gatherings."

The meeting of the left-wing factions aimed to coordinate their positions ahead of the upcoming Knesset session and discuss potential legislative initiatives. The exclusion of Gantz signals a potential rift within the broader opposition, as parties vie for influence and strategic positioning against the current government.

Lapid's sukkah, a traditional gathering place during the Sukkot holiday, served as the venue for this significant opposition meeting. The event underscores the ongoing political maneuvering and coalition-building efforts among Israeli parties outside the ruling coalition.