Gantz denies Channel 12 report that he’d like Justice Minister Nissenkorn to quit

22 November 2020, 8:39 pm

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Channel 12 cites a supposed confidante of Blue and White leader Benny Gantz lashing out at the party’s Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn.

“Nissenkorn has fallen in love with the job of ‘protector of democracy,’ and is taking it too far. He’s building himself up against the interests of Blue and White,” the anonymous person says.

“He is insisting on poking Netanyahu in the eye, even when it doesn’t provide any measurable benefits. Let’s say we won’t shed a tear if he leaves of his own accord.”

Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn seen during a visit at the Jerusalem Municipality on November 10, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Gantz’s spokesman says in response to the report: “We are tired of denying non-existent disputes. Nissenkorn is an excellent and appreciated justice minister. Whoever is saying things in Gantz’s name apparently is not a confidante.”