Lapid Criticizes Gantz's Political Exit With Dig at Netanyahu
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized Benny Gantz's decision to withdraw from the Knesset race, linking it to Gantz's past political alliances with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Lapid stated that Gantz's exit serves as a warning to those who trust Netanyahu, recalling Gantz's controversial decisions like joining the war cabinet. Gantz's withdrawal comes just eight days before elections, amid concerns he might not pass the electoral threshold.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yair Lapid criticized Benny Gantz's withdrawal from the Knesset race eight days before elections.
- Lapid linked Gantz's political exit to his past decisions involving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Lapid stated that trusting Netanyahu leads to negative outcomes, citing Gantz's career.
- Gantz's withdrawal was reportedly due to fears of not crossing the electoral threshold.
- Lapid's comments were made during an interview with Kan Reshet Bet.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid offered a sharp political barb in response to Benny Gantz's dramatic withdrawal from the Knesset race just eight days before elections. While some on the left and center welcomed Gantz's move to prevent vote loss below the electoral threshold, Lapid, chairman of Yesh Atid, used the occasion to criticize Gantz's past political decisions.
In an interview with Kan Reshet Bet, Lapid wished Gantz success but immediately linked his political departure to his recent actions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "I wish him success," Lapid stated, adding, "This is an opportunity to remember that whoever trusts Netanyahu and goes along with him, this is how it will end."
Lapid was referring to Gantz's career decisions, including forming the rotation government in 2020 and joining the war cabinet. Lapid and other opposition figures had previously sharply criticized these moves. Now, viewing Gantz's withdrawal due to fears of not crossing the electoral threshold, Lapid framed it as a strategic error stemming from Gantz's decision to serve under Netanyahu.
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