Former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, who decided to enter politics, is leaning at this stage towards establishing a new party under his leadership rather than joining an existing party, Hadashot TV reported on Wednesday.

It is estimated that Gantz is interested in being appointed to a senior position in the next government. Should he join an existing party, the process will likely end in him assuming the role of a junior minister or a full member of the Knesset without being a member of the Cabinet.


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