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Gantz Rejects Backing Netanyahu, Calls for Broad Zionist Unity Government
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Benny Gantz said in a stormy interview that Benjamin Netanyahu must leave office, but that Israel still needs a broad Zionist unity government. He backed a stronger Israeli role in Lebanon, criticized Netanyahu’s handling of the U.S. political divide, and defended his own past coalition choices. Gantz also said he is working to build a wider political camp and praised Gadi Eisenkot as a worthy figure.
- 01Gantz said Netanyahu must leave office, but he does not support a “Bibi or anti-Bibi” frame.
- 02He called for an Israeli presence in Lebanon to block threats to border communities.
- 03Gantz said Netanyahu mishandled Lebanon and Iran by linking the two arenas.
- 04He urged opposition leaders to support Israel across the U.S., Europe, and the Gulf.
- 05He defended the 2021 change government and said he is fully at peace with his major decisions.
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