Gantz does not rule out a dialogue with Abu Mazen: "Historical opportunities must not be missed"

In an interview for Walla! NEWS Blue and White Chairman refuses to pledge to meet with the PA chairman, but says he will call him and try to advance the century deal. Gantz denies support for unilateral annexation with US support: "This could be an option," and reiterates his opposition to sitting with the joint list

Gantz does not rule out a dialogue with Abu Mazen: "Historical opportunities must not be missed"

Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz said Saturday in an interview to Walla! NEWS that he does not rule out a dialogue with Palestinian Authority Chairman Abu Mazen about the US government's peace plan. Gantz refused to say that he would meet with Abu Mazen if he was elected prime minister, but said he would call him and tell him that historical opportunities should not be missed. He said, "I do not choose who is on the other side, I get along with those who sit on the other side. I will know how to advance things with the Palestinians."

In the background of the "Century Deal" publication, Gantz expressed his satisfaction with the outline presented to him during his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington. "The vision of the plan is good for the Palestinians as well," the blue-and-white chairman noted. "The Palestinians here and we here must find the way to live side by side without jeopardizing Israel's Jewish and Zionist identity."

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"Don't choose whoever sits on the other side, get along with him." Gantz, tonight (Photo: Niv Aharonson)

Interview with Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz, Kfar Maccabiah, February 15, 2020 (Photo: Niv Aharonson)

Gantz made it clear that there is a possibility of unilateral annexation supported by the United States. "I think if we get to a situation where there is no choice, it could be an option," he clarified. "This needs to be promoted responsibly, with national agreement and with regional and international coordination. This peace must survive here forever, not go through an election period."

"There is a very high correlation between what a blue and white platform means and what the Trump plan says," continued the blue-and-white chairman. "In the spirit of these relations, we will be in contact with all parties. Things need to be done that not only look good politically, but are strategically responsible. "Gantz emphasized that" the Baka will remain in our possession sovereign in the right way. This will happen to the settlement blocs to the United Jerusalem. We will not go back to the 67 lines. We have said and declared and this we intend to promote. "

In the shadow of blue-and-white accusations of curbing sovereignty over pre-election settlements, Gantz emphasized that "we are not doing a strategic hijacking. He added that "the promotion of the plan is a strategic need of the State of Israel, and I have comments. I want it as a basis for continuing negotiations with the Palestinians and within Israeli society. This is the right reference that looks at the geopolitical reality."

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Gantz refused to pledge that he would meet with him. Abbas (Photo: Reuters)

PA President Abu Mazen during UN General Assembly 11 February 2020 (Photo: Reuters)

Two weeks into the election, Gantz addressed the issue of the next government train. The blue-and-white chairman again made it clear that his party would not sit down with the joint list. "We recognize the needs of the Arab public," he explained. We are divided in the political sphere, so we will not sit down with them. "

Gantz even stressed that he would continue to work to establish a unity government. According to him, "Netanyahu leaves the prime minister's chair and sits on the defendants' bench. The Likud knows that with Netanyahu he has no government, and without Netanyahu, there is unity.

"I will not trade in Israeli security"

While tensions in the South are mounting, a blue-and-white chairman said his party is demanding "whether there be a series and immediate silence while restoring the boys or reaching a military decision. We will use military force as opposed to Netanyahu. "In the background of the likelihood of widespread action in the Gaza Strip, he emphasized that" I will not trade in Israeli security and do not manipulate. Everything that is good for Israel will be supported in each of the arenas. Must be responsible, 24/7 envelope support, 365 days a year. The public in the south has to fight for its rights today and this is an unlikely situation. "

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Co-chairman of the list Ayman Odeh said in response that "there is one thing that should get out of politics faster than Netanyahu and that is the racist term 'majority Jew'." If there is not a civilian majority then there will not be a majority. "

(First update: 20:00)