National Unity leader Benny Gantz responded Sunday to former President Reuven Rivlin's claim that he warned Gantz against a coalition with Benjamin Netanyahu. In a statement posted on social media, Gantz said that Rivlin not only failed to warn him but actually urged him to form the government.
Benny Gantz, chairman of the National Unity Party, issued a sharp response Sunday evening to former President Reuven Rivlin's recent remarks. Rivlin had told journalist Kalman Liebeskind that he warned Gantz not to enter a coalition with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Gantz countered that Rivlin was an active proponent of his joining the government — the exact opposite of a warning. The exchange adds a new layer to the long-running public debate over the formation of Israel's current coalition, which brought together parties from across the political spectrum after the 2022 elections. The precise timing and context of Rivlin's original interview with Liebeskind remain unclear; the response was posted by Gantz on social media Sunday evening.
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