In his address to the annual Israel Leadership Mission of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, led by the organization’s chairman Stephen M. Greenberg, and CEO Malcolm Hoenlein, Machane Tzioni party leader MK Avi Gabbai called on Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to step down.

Gabbai addressed the conference, hosted in the Jerusalem Inbal Hotel, choosing to explain that while PM Netanyahu has many accomplishments, the current administration is plagued with a “Culture of corruption” and Mr. Netanyahu must step down from office.

He explained corruption is widespread, and not just on the national level but also in local government. He insists that after nine years serving as prime minister, it is time for PM Netanyahu to call it quits.

He also mentioned settlements, stating “it was time to stop glorifying them”, promising if elected he will limit their growth. He also told conference participants that he will do what is necessary to renew talks with the PA (Palestinian Authority), which have broken down years ago. Gabbai preferred to shift back to the old pre-US President Donald Trump administration mantra, promising if the right person is in charge, peace can be achieved between Israel and the PA (Palestinian Authority).

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)