Gantz Warns Eisenkot: Lieberman and Bennett Will Seek Premiership
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Benny Gantz, chairman of the National Unity Party, announced he will run until the end despite low poll numbers, aiming to form a "Zionist unity government." He warned Gadi Eisenkot, Avigdor Lieberman, and Naftali Bennett that they would seek the premiership and potentially form governments with Arab parties. Gantz defended his entry into the war cabinet and criticized the current government's handling of the October 7th attacks, asserting the public will vote for change.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Benny Gantz vowed to run until the end, aiming to form a "Zionist unity government" despite low poll numbers.
- Gantz predicted Gadi Eisenkot, Avigdor Lieberman, and Naftali Bennett would seek the premiership.
- He warned that Eisenkot and Lieberman would form governments with Arab parties.
- Gantz cited Lieberman's 2020 attempt to form a government with the Joint List as proof.
- He defended his entry into the war cabinet and criticized the current government's failures.
- Gantz claimed his party is polling above six seats and represents unity, not blocs.
Benny Gantz, chairman of the National Unity Party, declared at the "People of the State" conference hosted by ynet and Yediot Ahronot that he is committed to running until the end, despite polls suggesting his party may not pass the electoral threshold. Gantz stated that he is the only one offering a "Zionist unity government" solution to Israel's current "unbearable situation," aiming to unite blocs and bring about political and ideological resolution. He asserted that his party is polling above six seats.
Gantz accused other candidates of "engineering consciousness" against his campaign. He specifically addressed Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yesh Atid, expressing his conviction that Eisenkot plans to become prime minister and would form a government with Arab parties, a scenario Gantz also predicted for Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu.
Furthermore, Gantz predicted that both Naftali Bennett, chairman of Yamina, and Lieberman would vie for the premiership, even without the highest number of seats within the "change bloc." He cited Lieberman's past attempts in 2020 to form a government with the Joint List as evidence of his willingness to cooperate with Arab parties to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu.
Gantz defended his decision to join the war cabinet after the October 7th attacks, calling it essential and lamenting the absence of Yair Lapid and Lieberman. He criticized the current government as "failed" and responsible for the events of October 7th, stating that the public will vote for change. Gantz reiterated his commitment to running, emphasizing the need for "Zionist unity" and rejecting accusations of wasting votes, claiming his party represents unity and not blocs, and that at least six seats are committed to voting for them.
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