Gantz Calls for Unity Government After Election Results
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Outgoing MK Benny Gantz responded to exit polls predicting a tie by calling for a Zionist unity government. He urged party leaders to begin immediate negotiations to avoid further elections, citing significant national challenges. Gantz had previously announced his withdrawal from the election race.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Benny Gantz called for a Zionist unity government after exit polls showed a tie.
- Gantz urged party leaders to enter immediate negotiations to avoid further elections.
- Exit polls predict a tie between blocs with a slight advantage for the "change bloc".
- Arab parties are predicted to achieve an unprecedented result.
- Gantz had previously announced his withdrawal from the election race.
Outgoing Member of Knesset Benny Gantz issued his first response to television exit poll results, which predict a tie between blocs with a slight advantage for the "change bloc" and an unprecedented achievement for Arab parties. "The public in Israel chose change, this must be the right change," Gantz tweeted. He added, "The State of Israel faces immense challenges from within and without. I call on all leaders of the Zionist and state-oriented parties to enter immediate negotiations to establish a Zionist unity government that crosses blocs and to avoid further elections. This is the correct and only solution."
Earlier, Gantz, who began his political career in 2019 with the Resilience for Israel party, announced his withdrawal from the race for the 26th Knesset, effectively shelving the Blue and White party he led.
