Gantz and Sa'ar sign political merger in bid to take votes from Lapid

"The citizens of Israel need a functioning government that will take care of its national security," Gantz said in a joint press conference on Sunday night.

New Hope Party head Gideon Sa'ar and Blue and White head Benny Gantz announce merger, July 10, 2022.

New Hope Party head Gideon Sa'ar and Blue and White head Benny Gantz announce merger, July 10, 2022.

(photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/MAARIV)

ByELIAV BREUER, ROMAN MEITAV

JULY 10, 2022 13:24

Updated: JULY 11, 2022 11:43

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