Netanyahu and Trump Discuss Support, Gantz Exits Race
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump, who offered strong support and predicted a "huge victory" for Netanyahu. Meanwhile, candidate Benny Gantz withdrew from the Knesset race, stating he would continue to fight for unity. Netanyahu also engaged in political attacks against rivals Yaron Zelekha and Itamar Ben-Gvir, while Gadi Eisenkot's party protested potential campaign propaganda by Netanyahu at a football match.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump, who pledged support and predicted a "huge victory."
- Candidate Benny Gantz announced his withdrawal from the Knesset race, vowing to continue fighting for unity.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Itamar Ben-Gvir "will be a senior minister" and dismissed political "spin."
- Gadi Eisenkot's party protested potential campaign propaganda by Netanyahu at a football match.
- Netanyahu criticized rival Yaron Zelekha for opposing the gas reform.
- Gadi Eisenkot thanked Benny Gantz for his contributions to Israel's security.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump following Trump's announcement of support. Netanyahu expressed gratitude for the "amazing support," calling Trump "the greatest friend Israel has had in the White House" and acknowledging his courage. Trump, in turn, told Netanyahu that he had been treated unfairly but is a "great fighter" who would win a "huge victory." Trump stated he wants Netanyahu "by his side."
In other campaign news, Benny Gantz announced his withdrawal from the Knesset race, vowing to continue fighting for unity. Gadi Eisenkot, a fellow candidate, thanked Gantz for his "long-standing contribution to Israel's security."
Prime Minister Netanyahu also engaged in political sparring. He addressed remarks by channel 14 panelists who reportedly called Eisenkot a "monkey," with Eisenkot's party releasing a song criticizing the channel and Netanyahu. Netanyahu also stated that Ben-Gvir "will be a senior minister" and urged voters not to believe "spin." He further criticized Yaron Zelekha, calling him a "free market advocate" who opposed the gas reform that saved Israelis money on electricity.
Additionally, Eisenkot's party sent a warning letter to a sports channel, demanding they prevent Netanyahu from broadcasting campaign propaganda during a football match at Teddy Stadium. The party argued that Netanyahu's presence at the game, close to the elections, was purely for campaign purposes and requested that any potential speech be prevented or cut.
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