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Gaza war puts Netanyahu, Gantz back on same team

During Operation Guardian of the Walls, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz put aside their differences and bitterness.
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After the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas went into effect Friday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz stood in front of the cameras to summarize the Guardian of the Walls military operation. They were accompanied by Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi and Shin Bet head Nadav Argaman, who spoke immediately after.

The four men presented a united front with regard to the achievements of the Israeli defense and security forces against Hamas’ terror infrastructure and Netanyahu and Gantz heaped effusive gratitude on one another. They seemed sincere.

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