Gantz: Netanyahu speaks responsibly in English, takes irresponsible steps at home

At his faction meeting, Benny Gantz says prime minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu “speaks responsibly in English and conducts himself irresponsibly in Hebrew.

“Netanyahu used to say that [Palestinian Authority President] Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian leadership speak about peace in English, while inflaming terrorism in Arabic. It seems to me that he has adopted part of that method,” the National Unity party chief continues.

He cites examples in recent weeks in which Netanyahu said in English that he will not hand over powers in the West Bank — while giving far-right coalition partners sweeping authorities there; and promised in English to not harm minority rights — while pushing judicial reforms that will significantly curtail the Supreme Court’s ability to protect minorities. Gantz says that Netanyahu’s English-language commitments do not square with his actions at home.