Benny Gantz
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Why the Huwwara pogrom was inevitable
In early January, as Israel was forming its most openly extreme right-wing government yet, Nadav Tamir, a former Israeli diplomat and current lobby group director, gave a prescient warning. Continue reading
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Netanyahu’s coalition deal paves the way to annexation
Only weeks ago, Benjamin Netanyahu was a hair’s breadth from being ousted from the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office in disgrace, after 11 years of continuous rule. But after a dramatic turnaround in fortunes last week – that saw him signing a pact with Benny Gantz, his chief political rival – Netanyahu has begun to rapidly… Continue reading
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As Netanyahu uses coronavirus to consolidate power, Israel’s opposition leader gives in
Benny Gantz, the former Israeli general turned party leader, agreed late last week to join his rival Benjamin Netanyahu in an “emergency government” to deal with the coronavirus epidemic. Continue reading
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Netanyahu may yet prove himself the Houdini of Israeli politics
The Israeli prime minister has worn down voters by refusing to go, while his rival Benny Gantz has no visible path to power Continue reading
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Israeli election ad boasts Gaza bombed back to “stone ages” By Ali Abunimah
Benny Gantz, the former Israeli army chief, is bragging about how much killing and slaughter he committed in Gaza in a series of campaign videos for his new political party posted on YouTube and social media over the weekend. Continue reading
The New Dark Age 