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Gantz announces departure from wartime unity gov’t

"It was an easy decision to enter the government, but the decision to leave was very difficult," said Gantz.

(June 9, 2024 / JNS) War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz on Sunday night announced his National Unity Party’s departure from the government set up in the aftermath of Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre and the ensuing conflict.

“Unfortunately, Netanyahu is stopping us from reaching a true victory,” continued Gantz. “Therefore, we are now leaving, today, the unity government. With a heavy heart, but wholeheartedly.”

Gantz called on the remaining members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition to “listen to their conscience,” singling out Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, who has frequently clashed with the premier in recent months.

“This war has led me to appreciate you even more,” Gantz said of Gallant.

“To ensure true victory, we must go to elections after which a government will be formed which will be trusted by its citizens,” said the National Unity Party leader.

Gantz also demanded that Netanyahu do “everything he can” to advance U.S. President Joe Biden’s outline for a hostages-for-ceasefire deal with Hamas. National Unity will back “any responsible roadmap” from the opposition, vowed Gantz.

Gantz’s decision to leave the government was reportedly made on Thursday at a party meeting in Tel Aviv.

Despite the National Unity party’s eight lawmakers joining the opposition, it will not topple the government. Netanyahu still has a 64-member majority in the 120-MK legislature.

“This is the time for unity and not for division. We must remain united within ourselves in the face of the great tasks before us. I call on Benny Gantz—do not leave the emergency government. Don’t give up on unity,” Netanyahu said on Saturday night, hours after the daring IDF/Border Police/Shin Bet rescue of four hostages from the Gaza Strip.

National Unity Party leader Benny Gantz holds a press conference in Ramat Gan, June 9, 2024. Photo: Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90.

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Vicky Cohn 19:16 10.06.2024
Good riddance!! Who needs traitors in the government???
[Anonymous] 05:35 10.06.2024
Good riddance. How much did the cabal pay him? How many millions does he now have? Blood money. He’s really showing his ignorance to suggest anyone listen to biden.
Raymond Via 02:36 10.06.2024
Gantz has no business inflating anti Netanyahu rethoric and he is ever bit a traitor as Biden and Obama are here
Raymond Via 02:33 10.06.2024
Fake news here in US constantly plays Palestinians as victims and not the real problem. Ear is never good ut God has chosen Israel for the End Time signal in the Middle East
Karolina De 23:33 09.06.2024
LEFT WING WILL SIGN THE PACT OF DEATH AKA THE 7 YEAR PEACE DEAL WITH SATAN UN JERUSALEM.
[Anonymous] 21:36 09.06.2024
Gantz you have sealed your demise in politics you are a coward
Elena Caddell 20:35 09.06.2024
He’s a freaking sellout! Netanyahu is doing the right thing by eradicating the enemy! GIVE NO QUARTER ! get rid of them all. There won’t be any retaliation ever again then.💙🇺🇸🇮🇱💞❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💙🇮🇱
Cindy Stromerg 20:08 09.06.2024
Because he is on God's side, Bibi's Government will stand. The war you fight is for the world And you are in God's Hand!
Christine Miklosik 20:00 09.06.2024
It makes me wonder what kind of deal Gantz was given by Obama/Biden administration to push this Biden cease-fire? It was not in Israel's betterment. In fact is was all about catering to Hamas
Emmanuel Robert 19:59 09.06.2024
Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be very careful with Benny Ganz. Biden and Iran might contact him to Assassinate the prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Jeffrey Bakst 19:57 09.06.2024
Giants is a treasonous fog
Selina 19:54 09.06.2024
#StandingwithIsrael 🙏 🇮🇱
Emmanuel Robert 19:42 09.06.2024
Yes I'm not surprise at his departure, he is a saboteur, an opportunist , a traitor and fake Israeli. he is a stooge for Obama and Biden. he will end up like Judas Iscariot for betraying Israel.
[Anonymous] 19:25 09.06.2024
Yes, there you have it. Gantz is full on working for Joe Biden rather than the immediate best interests of Israel. Shameful in wartime. 🇺🇸
Tershia Lambrechts 19:10 09.06.2024
“A house divided cannot stand “ (Mark 3:25)
Susan Thompson 19:07 09.06.2024
I STAND WITH BENJAMIN NETANYAHU, GOD HAS APPOINTED AND ANOINTED♥️ VICTORY FOR ISRAEL
Harry Burke 18:53 09.06.2024
Biden is the head of a terrorist organisation! Pass it on!
Miriam Bassiouni 18:53 09.06.2024
That Gantz piece of shit, and like a shit, better out than in
Harry Burke 18:52 09.06.2024
Netanyahu is the right man for the job to beat the existential threat against Israel by Hamas, Hezbollah, and Biden: The tri-axis of evil!
Harry Burke 18:48 09.06.2024
Netanyahu, continuing to suck Gantz & Biden’s dicks is a fool’s game. No good can come of pleading with traitors to remain on your side, it makes you look weak!
Cary Skinner 18:47 09.06.2024
Does Gantz stand with the people of Israel or Biden.
[Anonymous] 18:44 09.06.2024
It’s a 14 hour flight from where I live to Israel. But from where I sit I can tell Ganz is a self centered narcissistic, traitor
[Anonymous] 18:44 09.06.2024
Gantz you are a coward there is no deal with Hamas possible . You are playing right into their hands by quoting you stupid idiot
[Anonymous] 18:42 09.06.2024
I continue to stand with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom God has anointed for such a time as this! 🇮🇱💙🇮🇱💙
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