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Gantz's fiery TV interview exposes his political confusion, columnist says

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50% centerFirst reported by Arutz Sheva · 5 days ago
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What happened

A Hebrew opinion column says Benny Gantz’s Channel 12 interview showed him angry, disoriented, and politically irrelevant. It argues that his centrist message has lost its audience, and that his willingness to work with Benjamin Netanyahu keeps prolonging Netanyahu’s rule.

  • 01The column says Gantz’s interview was meant to revive his career but became a setback.
  • 02He repeated calls for a broad, Zionist government and national unity.
  • 03Ben Caspit challenged him over helping Netanyahu and joining a government tied to October 7.
  • 04Gantz shouted that he had saved southern girls and soldiers, and attacked the hosts.
  • 05The writer concludes Gantz still does not understand why voters abandoned him.

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MaarivCenter · Hebrew5 days ago
Gantz's fiery TV interview exposes his political confusion, columnist says
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew5 days ago
Gantz lashes out on television, says Israel is “falling apart”

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