Top Stories – 2024-05-17, 18:22:00
I’d like to add some thoughts about the topics we discussed yesterday regarding Israel and Israel’s government. Benny Gantz, the former IDF chief of staff and potential successor to Benjamin Netanyahu has been a prominent figure in Israeli politics for several years. It is a well-established dynamic in Israeli political circles, where the IDF is the most respected institution. Former chiefs are almost always mentioned as possible prime ministers. However, only two have done so, and most of them became government ministers. Gantz ran as leader of the party he founded, which existed under several labels. He has won more and then fewer seats. He’s been the top choice of the public in polls to be the next Prime Minister throughout the war.
It may sound audacious, but what I’m saying now is not based on insider information or even just reporting. And it might seem audacious for me to make such an outrageous statement about someone with a long career. It seems to me, however, that this man is a follower with a fundamental lack of courage.
Talking Points Memo