Gantz: Palestinian Recognition Is Not Against Netanyahu, But Against Israel’s Bipartisan Consensus
Blue and White head Benny Gantz warns in a New York Times op-ed that recognizing a Palestinian state at this time risks Israel’s security and rewards the Palestinian Authority’s failure.
MK Benny Gantz, leader of the Blue and White party, spoke during a press conference in Tel Aviv on August 23, 2025. Addressing the issue of Palestinian state recognition, Gantz emphasized that such a move is not intended as a challenge to Prime Minister Netanyahu but rather opposes the bipartisan consensus shared across the Israeli political spectrum.
Gantz cautioned that premature recognition could undermine Israel’s security interests and inadvertently bolster the Palestinian Authority, which he described as failing in its responsibilities. He urged careful consideration and a unified approach to this sensitive matter.
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