Benny Gantz
@gantzbe · Middle East
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Democracy dies in darkness. In recent days, all kinds of dark people, self-appointed democrats, have been calling on Blue and White and me to withdraw. Nothing is more anti-democratic than approaching a party and a candidate who have a path and trying to delegitimize them. Nothing is darker than the mobilization of media bodies and people with economic interests to silence voices. I have fought in battles harder and more dangerous than these. This will not deter me or my friends. Whoever wants me not to run is not worried about burning votes. He is worried because he knows that our idea is right. Burning votes means voting for parties that got stuck on 6.10. Burning votes means voting for parties whose only way to form a government is by relying on the Arab or Haredi parties. This is democracy, and I will not let dark people let it die in darkness. This is not only my right, but my duty to the state I fought for, to my children, and to all the citizens of Israel. And this is final.
Translated from HebrewBezalel, I congratulate you on bringing Yossi on board. We would all be proud if he became a public official. Yossi is one of the bravest fighters this country has ever known. When they say flesh of her flesh - that's Yossi.
Translated from HebrewIn the face of the enormous challenges in the world, Israel must establish a broad and stable Zionist government. The decision to impose sanctions on Israel is hypocrisy - and the only way to deal with it is to build a strong coalition and a strong government. No extremist ministers, no games, and no apologies.
Translated from HebrewThe report about the warning the prime minister received several days before the October 7 massacre is another example of the urgent need to establish a state commission of inquiry that will uncover the truth and prevent another disaster. This is the only way to remove the greatest disaster we have experienced from the political debate and allow the State of Israel to begin healing from the rupture. Only a broad Zionist government will be able to make the decision to establish the commission and implement its conclusions.
Translated from HebrewOnly a broad Zionist government will enlist the Haredim - instead of protecting the deserters.
Translated from HebrewThe closure of the café in Jerusalem is a victory for the extremists, and a loss for Israel's moderate majority. Time and again, the extremists act to defeat the other side, and in the process - they lose the country and harm Judaism. Only a cross-bloc Zionist government, one that will allow each authority to decide on the right character for itself and its residents and without extremist control, will enable a better future for us all.
Translated from HebrewIn the face of either a fully right-wing government or a minority government reliant on the Arab parties, there is only one solution—only the bloc of the people of Israel will form a Zionist, cross-bloc government that can pass a real conscription law before the next government is formed, and end the war between the blocs.
Translated from HebrewIvett, whoever boycotts half the nation cannot preach unity. Boycotts and hatred are leading us to a civil war that I am determined to prevent. We do not need another narrow government — Israel needs a Zionist government that crosses blocs and can deal with the challenges at home and abroad. We will put an end to the war between the blocs.
Translated from HebrewUntil the last terrorist. The elimination of Hamas’s head of general security is further proof of the security challenges still ahead of us. In Gaza, Jenin, and wherever they operate, Israel is committed to continuing to pursue the last terrorist. Only a Zionist, cross-bloc government will be able to act to expand the army, strengthen it, and meet the tasks and challenges facing us.
Translated from HebrewYair Golan is a brave fighter, who fought and risked his life for the State of Israel over many decades, including on October 7. Any attempt to link him to treason is not only a lie, it harms the fighting spirit of our people. It is time to establish a state commission of inquiry that will put an end to conspiracy theories, and enable lessons to be learned - so that brave fighters will never again have to contend with such a terrible failure.
Translated from HebrewAda Yonath, of blessed memory, was a model of curiosity and determination. Even after she reached the summit, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, she continued to research, learn, and try to advance knowledge. Her lesson for us lies not only in her scientific discoveries in chemistry, but first and foremost in the importance of curiosity—the desire to discover, learn, and draw conclusions. The second is determination: to reach the summit and not stop. It is fitting that we continue to learn both of these from her, even after her passing. May her memory be a blessing. Photo: Flash 90
Translated from HebrewThe rioters in Qusra represent nothing. Not the settlers in Judea and Samaria, the vast majority of whom oppose this madness, certainly not the State of Israel and its interests, and above all—they do not represent Judaism. There is nothing Jewish about this behavior. It is time to stop this damage, not with weak condemnations but with actions. Only a broad Zionist government will be able to deal with the extremists and return control to our hands.
Translated from HebrewThe question in the upcoming elections is which law will be enacted even before the next government is formed. A conscription law for everyone or a draft-dodging law. Only the Israel bloc will ensure the formation of a broad Zionist government that can truly look after those who serve.
Translated from HebrewIsraeli citizens deserve law-abiding members of Knesset. Zvi Sukkot, who has already broken into an IDF base, endangered the lives of soldiers and civilians today for a political campaign stunt and a few likes on TikTok. This is neither right-wing nor national - this is anarchy that only a broad, Zionist government without the extremists will be able to stop.
Translated from HebrewThe next government will have to deal with Gaza and ensure that we do not return to 6.10. Whoever thinks we have finished the job does not live in reality. Only a broad Zionist unity government will truly be able to deal with the security challenges ahead of us. In Gaza, Lebanon, Syria or Iran.
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