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Gantz Withdraws Knesset Bid, Eyes Presidency
Benny Gantz, chairman of the National Unity Party, announced his withdrawal from the Knesset election race, a decision reportedly made weeks prior. He is now reportedly aiming to run for President of Israel, a significant shift from his previous ambition to be Prime Minister.
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What happened
- 01Benny Gantz announced his withdrawal from the Knesset election race.
- 02Gantz reportedly made the decision weeks ago despite public denials.
- 03He is now reportedly aiming to run for President of Israel.
- 04His party, National Unity, consistently polled below the electoral threshold.
- 05Gantz recently intensified criticism of former political allies like Lieberman and Eisenkot.
The move follows his party's consistent failure to cross the electoral threshold in polls and internal party pressures. Gantz had recently intensified his public criticism of former political allies.
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