It will be the fourth time in less than two years that he seeks to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s longest serving prime minister. Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz on Tuesday declared his intention to fight again in March general elections, despite plunging poll numbers and defections from his centrist Blue and White party. It will be the fourth time in less than two years that he seeks to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s longest serving prime minister. Netanyahu remains in power after Blue and White lawmakers and a cabinet minister quit, with many saying Gantz must step down if the party is to have any future. Like Gantz in the past three elections, Huldai pledged to fight corruption and heal rifts in society.

Source: The Hindu December 29, 2020 20:26 UTC