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Gantz Rejects Anti-Netanyahu Politics, Criticizes Eisenkot and Calls for Unity
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First reported by Srugim · Jun 20, 2026
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Benny Gantz told Channel 12 he opposes the election's anti-Netanyahu framing and still favors a broad unity government. He defended continued Israeli ground activity in Lebanon, attacked Netanyahu and former opposition allies, and accused Gadi Eisenkot of choosing one side politically.
- 01Gantz rejected the election’s "yes Bibi, no Bibi" divide.
- 02He said Israel must remain in Lebanon to block threats to border communities.
- 03Gantz called for a broad Zionist unity government and said Netanyahu must go home.
- 04He blamed former opposition partners for collapsing the previous coalition.
- 05Gantz attacked Gadi Eisenkot’s rise, saying he chooses sides and could go with Arabs.
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