Gantz Urges Netanyahu to Step Down Amid Claims Israel Is 'Collapsing'

Benny Gantz, leader of the Blue and White party, launched a sharp attack against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to leave office and return home, stating that Israel is "collapsing" under his government.

The Israeli Channel Seven broadcasted a televised interview with Gantz, during which he shouted at his hosts and criticized the political discourse in Israel as well as the direction of the upcoming elections.

He condemned the political focus on Netanyahu's status, saying, "Do not concern yourselves with anything other than the issue of Netanyahu’s survival as head of government or his departure. Do not interrupt me!"

Gantz continued, "Are you aware that residents in kibbutzim and settlements have been killed in Lebanon? Do you know that others from all over have been killed? Will you continue this debate? Don’t you understand what is happening?"

He reprimanded his interviewers, stating, "Don’t you see that Israel is collapsing? Yet you only care about Netanyahu staying or leaving."

Despite his harsh criticism, the Blue and White leader made clear that Netanyahu’s responsibility is evident and requires no interpretation: "Netanyahu must return home. He is primarily responsible for what is happening in Israel and must go home, but that alone is not enough," he said.

Gantz concluded by emphasizing the need to form a "Zionist unity government." When asked about the possibility of forming a government led by Netanyahu, he responded, "Only the voters will decide. I am not willing to accept a narrow-minded and extremist government. We have seen where that leads."