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Gantz Criticizes New Political Alliance
Benny Gantz, leader of the Blue and White Party, stated that a new alliance between former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid could hinder efforts to replace the current government. He released a campaign video advocating for a broad bloc. Recent polls show Gantz's party below the electoral threshold.
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Benny Gantz, leader of the Blue and White Party and a member of the Knesset, stated on Monday that the newly formed alliance between former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid could harm the ability to replace the government ahead of upcoming elections.
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Gantz released a campaign video calling for a bloc that represents all of Israel. He stated that Bennett and Lapid were focusing on internal leadership battles rather than forming a broad Zionist government.
Criticism of the Alliance "Unfortunately, the alliance between Bennett and Lapid this week harms the ability to replace this bad government," Gantz stated, according to @Jerusalem_Post. He added that the two were entrenched in internal bloc battles and focusing on who will lead, instead of where to lead.
Gantz stated this approach comes instead of appealing to right-wing voters, Likud supporters, and members of the religious Zionist community who are seeking a new political home. He expressed respect for both Bennett and Lapid but said each had chosen what serves them personally rather than the country.
stated that only the Blue and White Party can guarantee no extremist government or a narrow minority government relying on Arab parties that collapses during security challenges. Recent polls show the Blue and White Party failing to clear the electoral threshold.
Gantz has been distanced from the opposition bloc and has indicated he would not object to teaming up with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Bennett and Lapid have called on Yashar! Party leader Gadi Eisenkot to join their alliance, but Eisenkot has not accepted and instead urged opposition leaders to convene a coordination meeting to secure a Zionist majority.
