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Originally Published 4 months ago — by Ynetnews
Benny Gantz calls for a six-month unity government with Netanyahu, Lapid, and Liberman to focus on hostage negotiations and military draft laws, emphasizing the urgency of saving hostages and proposing a responsible alternative to current government instability, despite declining poll support.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Haaretz
Thousands of Israelis protested in major cities and outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residences, calling for early elections and urging centrist war cabinet member Benny Gantz to leave the government. Protesters demanded Gantz and his party to stop supporting Netanyahu and join the public in the streets.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Disagreements between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his top political rival, Benny Gantz, have widened cracks in the wartime government, with Gantz heading to the U.S. for talks with officials despite Netanyahu's disapproval. The visit comes amid deep disagreements over alleviating Palestinian suffering in Gaza, with the U.S. airdropping aid after Palestinians were killed while rushing for food. Netanyahu's popularity has declined since the war began, and his government faces criticism for its handling of the conflict and post-war plans for Gaza. Talks for a Gaza cease-fire have restarted, while fighting continues with Israeli airstrikes killing more than 30 people, including women and children.