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Benny Gantz, Netanyahu's political opponent, meets with U.S officials this week

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz, speaks during a joint press conference. (Michael Varaklas/AP)
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz, speaks during a joint press conference. (Michael Varaklas/AP)

Benny Gantz, Israeli war cabinet member, is meeting with top U.S officials this week in defiance of his rival Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wishes.

We hear from Neri Zilber, a journalist and analyst on Middle East politics with the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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