Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz warned yesterday (Monday) that Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Liberman and Beyachad chairman Naftali Bennett are coordinating a move in which both would demand the premiership even if they do not lead in mandates.
Speaking at the Yedioth Ahronoth conference, Gantz said Bennett and Liberman would not settle for an electoral achievement if they cannot head the government. "Why would they pay the price of going with Arab parties if they're not prime minister? Of course they'll demand it," he said. "Read my lips, you'll see it happen."
Bennett categorically denied any contact or coordination with Liberman on the premiership. Liberman responded to Gantz's remarks with a jab: "You don't judge a man in his time of distress." Blue and White fired back: "We actually do judge a man who is determined to reach the chair even in exchange for selling out the state."
Liberman responded by attacking Gantz directly: "I am working to save the state; Gantz is working to save Bibi. The only question is: what is Gantz supposed to receive in return for joining Bibi's campaign of lies?"
