Gantz warns dreaded third elections could be inevitable

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz tells supporters that Israel could be headed to another dreaded election, and accuses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of stymieing coalition talks out of political considerations.

“We were only dragged into these elections so Netanyahu could pass his immunity law. That didn’t happen and it never will,” he tells supporters at a party gathering in Tel Aviv.

“I’m determined to form a broad, liberal unity government, but I’m not here to do anyone else’s dirty work,” Gantz says.

“But due to some party leaders’ reluctance, another election might be inevitable,” he says.

“What’s been happening in recent days needs to stop. It cannot be that while we are fighting for our country, Netanyahu is sending his people out to attack the police, media or the state prosecutor’s office.”