Lieberman Accuses Gantz of Trying to Save Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz warned Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Gadi Eisenkot about a potential alliance between Avigdor Lieberman and Naftali Bennett seeking the premiership. Gantz believes they would demand to lead the government regardless of election results. Both Bennett and Lieberman denied coordinating on the matter, with Lieberman accusing Gantz of trying to save Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The political maneuvering comes amid ongoing coalition negotiations.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Benny Gantz warned Gadi Eisenkot about a potential alliance between Avigdor Lieberman and Naftali Bennett.
- Gantz believes Lieberman and Bennett would demand the premiership even without the most Knesset seats.
- Naftali Bennett denied any coordination with Avigdor Lieberman regarding the premiership.
- Avigdor Lieberman accused Benny Gantz of working to save Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Blue and White stated they judge leaders seeking power at any cost.
Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz warned Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Gadi Eisenkot on Monday about a potential joint move by Avigdor Lieberman and Yamina Party Chairman Naftali Bennett. Gantz alleged that Lieberman and Bennett would demand the premiership even if they did not win the most Knesset seats. Speaking at a Yediot Ahronot conference, Gantz predicted that neither Bennett nor Lieberman would settle for less than leading the government, questioning why they would align with Arab parties if not for the top position. "Read my lips, you'll see it happen," Gantz stated.
Bennett completely denied any coordination or negotiations with Lieberman regarding the premiership. Lieberman responded to Gantz's remarks with a jab, saying, "You don't judge a person in distress." A statement from Blue and White retorted, "We do judge a person determined to reach the chair even at the cost of selling the country."
Lieberman then directly attacked Gantz, stating, "I am working to save the country, Gantz is working to save Bibi. The only question is: what is Gantz supposed to get in return for joining Bibi's campaign of lies?"
Mentioned
