Gantz Vows to Stay in Race, Warns of National Disaster
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Benny Gantz, chairman of Blue and White, stated he will not quit the election race, urging voters to support his party for national unity. He warned that Israel is heading for disaster due to political division, which he claims benefits politicians in both major blocs. Gantz appealed to an estimated six mandates of potential voters, promising to save the country if they support him. His party is launching a new campaign, despite recent polls showing it below the electoral threshold.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Benny Gantz vowed not to withdraw from the election, aiming to unite the country.
- Gantz warned Israel is heading for disaster due to political division and narrow governments.
- He claimed at least six mandates want to vote for his party, urging them to do so.
- Gantz accused politicians in both major blocs of opposing unity for political gain.
- Blue and White is launching a new national campaign focused on unity.
- Recent polls indicate Gantz's party is currently below the electoral threshold.
Benny Gantz, chairman of the Blue and White party, declared Saturday that he will not withdraw from the upcoming election race, despite recent polling suggesting his party may not pass the electoral threshold. In a statement, Gantz asserted that anyone claiming he is wasting votes is lying and fearful, emphasizing that his supporters are voting for unity, not for blocs. He appealed to the public, stating, "There are at least six mandates who want to vote for us. To you I say: You are not alone. Vote, and we will save the country."
Gantz explained his decision to continue running was to fight against "enemies" by striving for internal unity. He expressed deep concern, warning, "We are on the way to a disaster. We must stop and save the country." He criticized politicians from both major political blocs, accusing them of opposing the unity he champions because the political division serves them. According to Gantz, this division leads Israel toward more elections and narrow governments that will tear the country apart internally and invite attacks from enemies.
Blue and White announced a new national campaign titled "Choosing Unity, Saving the Country," set to launch across buses, billboards, digital platforms, and social media. Recent polls indicate the party is currently not crossing the minimum threshold to enter the Knesset.
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