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Gantz attacked by the Right over his support for Gaza disengagement

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Published: 8 February 2019

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Right-wing politicians condemn candidate but Palestinians ‘encouraged’ by remarks that hint at a possible West Bank pullback

Gantz defends Gaza disengagement, gets slammed by Right (Haaretz)
Gantz attacked after saying lessons of the disengagement 'should be applied elsewhere'; in interview, Netanyahu rival also says 'we must find a way not to rule over other people'

Palestinians ‘encouraged’ by Gantz’s remarks on possible West Bank pullback (Times of Israel)
Spokesperson for PA chief stresses there is no info yet on what policies Netanyahu’s rival will actually implement if he becomes prime minister

Gantz-Lapid bloc would tie with Netanyahu's Likud, poll shows (Haaretz)
Labor would only win six seats, while Kulanu would barely pass electoral threshold

Palestinians: Gantz 'encouraging' on occupation, settlement evacuation (Ynet)
Abbas aide gives cautious welcome to former army chief's stance, while Israeli right attacks him for 'leftist' and 'obstructionist' positions

Photo: Benny Gantz mingles with people during an electoral campaign tour, Rishon Letzion, February 1 (AFP)
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