Benny Gantz Announces Withdrawal From Upcoming Elections
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Benny Gantz, chairman of the National Unity Party, announced Monday he will not compete in the upcoming elections, citing a lack of change in recent polls. The former Defense Minister stated he will continue to fight for unity to prevent disaster and protect Israel. Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, praised Gantz's "responsible" decision. Gantz had recently given interviews seeking change and also spoke about personal challenges due to his wife's Alzheimer's diagnosis.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Benny Gantz announced he will not run in the upcoming elections due to stagnant poll numbers.
- Gantz stated he will continue to fight for unity to prevent disaster and protect Israel.
- Gadi Eisenkot called Gantz's decision "correct and responsible."
- Gantz recently conducted interviews to advocate for change and oppose Netanyahu's government.
- Gantz also discussed personal challenges related to his wife's Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Benny Gantz, chairman of the National Unity Party, announced on Monday his decision not to run in the upcoming Knesset elections. Gantz stated that his decision was made after observing no significant shifts in recent opinion polls published days before the elections for the 26th Knesset. In a dramatic announcement made a week before the vote, the former Defense Minister declared, "I will not run in the upcoming elections, I will continue to fight for unity. This is the only solution that will prevent further disaster and protect Israel against all challenges from within and without."
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu Party, who polls indicate is a political rival to the Prime Minister, responded to Gantz's decision. Eisenkot thanked Gantz for his "correct and responsible decision to withdraw from the crucial elections since the establishment of the state," acknowledging his long-standing contribution to Israel's security and expressing confidence in his continued contributions to Israeli society.
In recent days, Gantz had given numerous media interviews, aiming to influence public opinion and advocate for change in Israeli society and the ousting of the Netanyahu government. In an interview with i24NEWS, Gantz discussed the political challenges he faces, as well as personal challenges related to his wife Revital's illness. He had previously revealed in May that his wife was battling Alzheimer's disease. Benny and Revital Gantz have four children: Noam, Nir, Noga, and Nadav. Gantz described the current period as difficult, noting that his family, including his children, are involved in discussions about his political future and their mother's well-being.
