Gantz Claims Lieberman and Bennett Plan to Bypass Eisenkot for Prime Minister Post
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Benny Gantz, leader of the National Unity Party, alleged that rivals Avigdor Lieberman and Naftali Bennett are planning to unite after the elections to demand the prime minister post. Gantz believes they would not cooperate with Arab parties without securing the top job. Both Lieberman's and Bennett's parties issued denials or critical responses to Gantz's claims, with Bennett's camp specifically refuting coordination with Lieberman.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Benny Gantz claims Avigdor Lieberman and Naftali Bennett will seek the prime minister post after elections.
- Gantz suggested Lieberman and Bennett might form an alliance to achieve their goal.
- Gantz believes the rivals would demand the premiership in exchange for cooperating with Arab parties.
- Yisrael Beiteinu responded to Gantz by stating they don't judge people in difficult times.
- The National Unity Party accused Bennett of being willing to 'sell the country' for power.
- Bennett's associates denied any coordination with Lieberman for the prime minister role.
Benny Gantz, the head of the National Unity Party, has warned that his political rivals, Avigdor Lieberman and Naftali Bennett, are preparing a maneuver to secure the prime minister position after the upcoming elections. Speaking at a conference hosted by the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, Gantz suggested that Lieberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, and Bennett, head of the Bayit Yehudi party, might form an alliance, possibly informal, to demand the premiership.
Gantz reasoned that Lieberman and Bennett would not agree to cooperate with Arab parties unless they were offered the prime minister role in return. "Why should they pay a 'fine' in the form of cooperation with Arab parties if they don't get the prime minister post in return? It's clear they will demand it," Gantz stated.
In response to Gantz's remarks, Yisrael Beiteinu issued a statement saying, "We do not judge a person in their bitter hour." The National Unity Party retorted, "We, on the contrary, judge a person who is ready to sell the country to reach the throne." Sources close to Naftali Bennett denied any ongoing negotiations or coordination with Avigdor Lieberman regarding a bid for the prime minister's office.
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