Gantz says Netanyahu 'must step down,' expresses trust in law enforcement

Benny Gantz says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “must step down,” rejecting the premier’s defense of himself after corruption charges were announced.

“I have full trust in the law enforcement officials, headed by Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit,” he says in a statement. “I am sure they are doing there job faithfully, with integrity and professionalism.

Rejecting Netanyahu’s claim, Gantz says “there is no coup in Israel but a person making a stronghold in its leadership. Netanyahu with his appearance tonight proved that he must step down and go deal with his legal issues. He also knows that the big and complex challenges Israel faces… require a prime minister who will devote his or her entire time and energy.”