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Gantz Claims Lieberman and Bennett Plan to Bypass Eisenkot for Prime Minister Post
Benny Gantz, leader of the National Unity Party, alleged that rivals Avigdor Lieberman and Naftali Bennett are planning to unite after the elections to demand the prime minister post. Gantz believes they would not cooperate with Arab parties without securing the top job.
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What happened
- 01Benny Gantz claims Avigdor Lieberman and Naftali Bennett will seek the prime minister post after elections.
- 02Gantz suggested Lieberman and Bennett might form an alliance to achieve their goal.
- 03Gantz believes the rivals would demand the premiership in exchange for cooperating with Arab parties.
- 04Yisrael Beiteinu responded to Gantz by stating they don't judge people in difficult times.
- 05The National Unity Party accused Bennett of being willing to 'sell the country' for power.
- 06Bennett's associates denied any coordination with Lieberman for the prime minister role.
Both Lieberman's and Bennett's parties issued denials or critical responses to Gantz's claims, with Bennett's camp specifically refuting coordination with Lieberman.
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