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Netanyahu’s toughest ballot rival, ex-general Gantz, breaks silence

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Netanyahu's toughest ballot rival, ex-general Gantz, breaks silenceIn a long-awaited speech in which he broke his silence for the first time since joining the campaign, former military chief Benny Gantz was careful not to directly attack Netanyahu, who is under investigation for corruption. “The mere notion that in Israel a prime minister can remain in office while under indictment is ridiculous,” Gantz said at a launch party timed to coincide with the evening TV news. Netanyahu, who denies any wrongdoing, has said he is a victim of a political witch hunt and has lashed out at the police, the media and the left.