Gantz Responds to Lieberman's Attacks, Calls for Unity Government
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Benny Gantz, chairman of the National Unity Party, responded to attacks from Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, who had criticized Gantz's political partner Gadi Eisenkot. Gantz defended Eisenkot and accused Lieberman of acting out of pressure after his minority government plan was exposed. Gantz called for a "Zionist unity government" and stated that his party is the only one capable of forming it to "save the country."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Benny Gantz defended Gadi Eisenkot against attacks from Avigdor Lieberman.
- Gantz accused Lieberman of being under pressure after his minority government plan was revealed.
- Gantz stated Lieberman had not accomplished 10% of what he and Eisenkot had done for Israel.
- Gantz called for a "Zionist unity government" as the only solution for Israel.
- Gantz claimed only the National Unity Party can form such a government.
Benny Gantz, chairman of the National Unity Party, responded on Friday to a sharp attack by Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu. Lieberman had previously called Gantz's political partner, former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, "Benny Gantz 2." Gantz defended Eisenkot, stating that in 30 years of Israeli politics, Lieberman had not accomplished 10% of what Eisenkot and Gantz himself had done for the country. Gantz accused Lieberman of being under pressure and "shooting in all directions" since Gantz exposed Lieberman's plan to form a minority government with Naftali Bennett and Arab parties. "Your attacks will not hide the dead end you are leading Israel to," Gantz stated, adding that the only solution is a "Zionist unity government that crosses blocs." He asserted that only the National Unity Party can bring about such a government and urged voters to support unity to "save the country."
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