Benny Gantz determined: "I was already below the electoral threshold, and I ended up with 8 seats"

Blue and White party chairman, MK Benny Gantz, said in an interview that he is determined to continue running for the Knesset despite polls placing him below the electoral threshold. Gantz expressed regret over leaving the government two years ago, and called for the establishment of a broad Zionist government across blocs as the only solution to the political and security crisis.

Blue and White party chairman, MK Benny Gantz, said in an interview on the "Kaspit and Magal" program on 103FM that he is determined to continue running for the Knesset, despite polls showing his party below the electoral threshold. Gantz stated that he does not need anyone's approval to continue, and noted that he was in a similar situation in the past and ended up with eight seats. He expressed regret over the decision to leave the government about two years ago, saying that "the extremists stayed there alone" and that he takes full responsibility for the move. Gantz called for the establishment of a broad Zionist government across blocs, including elements from the right and left, and argued that only such a solution could address the security and social challenges. He ruled out joining the Arab parties due to the need to complete the mission in Gaza, but expressed willingness to accept any faction that accepts the government's basic principles. Gantz also criticized the remarks of Rabbi Dov Lando against Zionism.