Gantz calls Netanyahu 'trash'

Defense Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz (Blue and White) blasted Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, calling him 'trash' during an interview Tuesday, before walking back his comments.

Iran PressMiddle East: In an interview with Radio 103FM Tuesday morning, Gantz discussed the upcoming general election, scheduled for next Tuesday, and his continued role in the lame-duck government.

“Right now, I’m in the Defense Ministry, which is run in a very professional manner. But if I wouldn’t be there, then that trash would get to it as well,” Gantz said, referring to Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Gantz quickly walked back the use of the word “trash,” saying, “I take back that word.”

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