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Israeli Lawmaker Eisenkot Quits Gantz's Party, Returns Mandate

7/1/2025

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Israeli lawmaker Gadi Eisenkot has left Benny Gantz's National Unity party, driven by deep ideological rifts. Gantz expressed sadness over the split, valuing their friendship despite the divide. Eisenkot's allies slammed the party's selection process, while Gantz's supporters dismissed Eisenkot's impact. In a bold move, Eisenkot intends to return his Knesset mandate.

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Israeli lawmaker Gadi Eisenkot has left Benny Gantz's National Unity party, driven by deep ideological rifts. Gantz expressed sadness over the split, valuing their friendship despite the divide. Eisenkot's allies slammed the party's selection process, while Gantz's supporters dismissed Eisenkot's impact. In a bold move, Eisenkot intends to return his Knesset mandate.