(Photo: Mark Israel Salem / Flash 90)
Defense Minister Bnei Gantz today (Friday) held a zoom conversation with blue and white activists and addressed rumors that have surfaced in the past week about a possible joining the right-wing bloc for the purpose of forming an alternative government. In his remarks, he also referred to Michael Bitton’s protest against the coalition as well as the security tensions ahead of the flag parade on Jerusalem Day.
“These are all legends of people who supposedly want to use me to amplify this story for political purposes,” Ganz said of the possibility of a reunion with Netanyahu. “Bibi is thus strengthening his position in the Likud, and coalition officials are trying to accuse me of a possible dissolution of the coalition.”
He said, “Netanyahu says ‘I can bring Gantz to the table,’ and the opposition says I am groping. It is a waste and it is a prey in that sense. “I knew when I had to stand up for the good of the state. What has always dictated to me is only the good of the State of Israel.”
“Assumes Hamas will prevent rocket fire”
On the tension ahead of the flag parade on Sunday: “The reality of Jerusalem is always sensitive. It is a city that is certainly important to us as Jews, but it is important to both Muslims and Christians. Jerusalem Day has always been important. We have no intention of violating any status quo on the Temple Mount, it’s all spins. “
“No one can threaten our sovereignty and our essence. We will be prepared for any provocation that Hamas will try to do,” Ganz said. “Last year, Hamas decided to fire rockets at Jerusalem, the result of which was Operation Wall Guard, which Hamas regrets to this day. I guess this time he will be smart enough to avoid it. “
He also referred to Michael Bitton’s revolt and his refusal to vote with the coalition. “Michael has announced that he does not intend to overthrow the government. Neither he nor anyone has a white brush. Michael cares about this government and its success,” he clarified. “We are not afraid of elections but do not want elections. We all recognize the complexity of this government, so even if it is a little harder to function – it is important to continue to function.”
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