Benny Gantz
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Eisenkot walks out, Gantz leans in - and bets on compromise - analysis
Gadi Eisenkot's dramatic exit forces Israeli politics to choose between confrontational alliances to defeat Netanyahu or Gantz's revolutionary pivot toward compromise.
National Unity MK Gadi Eisenkot formally resigns from Knesset
"I have seen greatness in serving the people," he wrote. "I will act with faith and commitment to creating a leadership alternative worthy of the State of Israel."
Ben-Gvir rallies Smotrich to block Gaza ceasefire, opposition offers Netanyahu 'safety net'
Yair Lapid said the opposition would offer Netanyahu support to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal, should Ben-Gvir and Smotrich oppose.
Eisenkot's exit: Reflective of Israel's antiquated politics that need to change - editorial
While that setup may serve the party leader well, it weakens and dilutes democracy by reducing transparency, participation, competition, and accountability.
Eisenkot hazy on National Unity exit, vows to create Zionist democratic bloc in address
"They said there are ideological gaps, I don't recognize that," he said, contradicting Gantz's explanation, which stated that there were "significant ideological differences."
'We are all Blue and White': Gantz reverts National Unity party name after Eisenkot departure
"There are no more camps, we are all Blue and White," Gantz said in a video announcing the party's name change.
After Eisenkot, Matan Kahana also announces exit from Gantz's party
Kahana's exit follows Gadi Eisenkot's Monday announcement that he would be leaving National Unity and resigning from the Knesset.
Eisenkot announces split from Gantz's National Unity party
“Member of Knesset Lt. Gen. (res.) Gadi Eisenkot informed National Unity Party chairman Benny Gantz of his intention to leave the party and return his mandate to it,” the party said.
Opposition leaders call for end to Gaza war following Iran ceasefire
“Alongside painful loss, bereavement, and sorrow on the civilian front, Operation ‘Rising Lion’ has brought with it historic strategic achievements,” Gantz said.
'A profound moral failure': Israeli officials react to British sanctions on Ben-Gvir, Smotrich
"Britain has already tried once to prevent us from settling the cradle of our homeland, and we will not allow it to do so again," Smotrich stated.
