Media Personality Praises Benny Gantz Amidst Political Maneuvering
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Media personality Atilla Somfalvi publicly praised Benny Gantz for setting the political agenda, while Gantz warned Gadi Eisenkot about a potential government formation by Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman. Gantz suggested Bennett and Lieberman would demand the premiership, even without a plurality of seats, and would require support from the Joint List. Bennett denied coordinating with Lieberman, who made a dismissive remark about Gantz, leading to further accusations between the parties.
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- Media personality Atilla Somfalvi praised Benny Gantz's political maneuvering.
- Benny Gantz warned Gadi Eisenkot of a potential government led by Bennett and Lieberman.
- Gantz suggested Bennett and Lieberman would demand the premiership with Joint List support.
- Naftali Bennett denied any coordination with Avigdor Lieberman on premiership.
- Lieberman and Blue and White exchanged accusations regarding motives and political alliances.
Media personality Atilla Somfalvi praised Benny Gantz, chairman of the Blue and White party, on Tuesday, following Gantz's warning to Gadi Eisenkot that Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman are planning to form a government without Eisenkot, with the support of the Joint List. Somfalvi stated that Gantz's move set the agenda amid political chaos. He clarified that he is not working for Gantz's campaign but personally respects Gantz and his contributions to the country, urging critics to cease their 'pathetic' harassment.
Somfalvi also reiterated his long-standing call for unity since 2022, welcoming Gantz's adherence to this principle. Meanwhile, Gantz had warned Eisenkot that Bennett and Lieberman would seek the premiership even if they did not win the most seats. Speaking at a Yedioth Ahronoth conference, Gantz speculated that Bennett and Lieberman would not settle for electoral success if they could not lead the government, questioning why they would partner with Arab parties if not to be prime minister. He predicted this outcome, stating, 'Read my lips, you will see it happen.'
Bennett categorically denied any coordination or talks with Lieberman regarding the premiership. Lieberman responded to Gantz's remarks with a jab, saying, 'A person is not judged in times of distress.' A statement from Blue and White retorted that they do judge individuals determined to reach the prime minister's seat even at the cost of 'selling the country.' Lieberman then attacked Gantz, claiming he was acting to save Netanyahu, and questioned what Gantz expected to receive in return for joining Netanyahu's 'campaign of lies.'
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