Gantz Quits Upcoming Elections, Cites Need for Unity
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
Benny Gantz, leader of the Kahol Lavan party, announced his withdrawal from the upcoming elections on Tuesday, stating his commitment to fighting for unity. Gantz's decision followed consistent polling data showing he would not pass the electoral threshold. The move was discussed by Ayed Badeer, a former deputy mayor of Kafr Qasim.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Benny Gantz announced his withdrawal from the upcoming elections on Tuesday.
- Gantz stated he will continue to fight for unity to prevent disaster and preserve Israel.
- The decision followed opinion polls showing Gantz would not pass the electoral threshold.
- Ayed Badeer, a former Kafr Qasim official, discussed the withdrawal on Hala TV.
Benny Gantz, leader of the Kahol Lavan party, announced on Tuesday his withdrawal from the upcoming elections. Gantz stated, "I will not run in the next elections, and I will continue to fight for unity. This is the only solution that will prevent another disaster and preserve Israel in the face of all internal and external challenges." This decision comes after Gantz had recently pledged to continue in the electoral race, despite opinion polls consistently indicating he would not pass the electoral threshold.
To discuss this development, Hala TV hosted Ayed Badeer, former deputy mayor of Kafr Qasim and a prominent activist in the Democratic Party.
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