[55845] Benny Gantz attacks opposition parties: "They are harming the chance to replace the government"

Tension in the center-left camp: Gantz attacks the opposition's strategy

During the 'Blue and White' faction meeting held today, May 11, 2026, party chairman Benny Gantz attacked attempts by figures in his camp to appeal to the Likud's electorate while expressing a disqualifying stance toward the party itself.

Benny Gantz claimed that this conduct does not lead to the unity required to topple the current government. According to him: "Whoever thinks they will put up a sign calling on Likudniks to vote for them while disqualifying the Likud – is harming the chance to replace the worst government in Israel's history".

The remarks were reported extensively by Yinon Magal, a channel known for its line supporting Netanyahu and the right-wing government, which presents Gantz's criticism as evidence of internal tension in the camp opposing the government. An identical report also appeared on Political Updates and Dafna Liel, who report on ongoing Israeli politics, referencing the phrase "shooting in the APC" (friendly fire) to describe the combative tone Gantz took toward his former or current political partners.