After a long period of silence, Israel Resilience Party leader and former IDF chief Benny Gantz passed his first political test with flying colors. The event during which he delivered his first campaign speech at the Tel Aviv Fairgrounds on Tuesday evening was well-planned and Gantz managed to convey his message to potential voters.

Some 700 people filled the hall, while those who did not pre-register were left outside to watch the even on video screens. Tall and grey-haired Gantz sought contact—he hugged, kissed and posed for selfies with everyone who waved their phone at him, he was even compared to former US president Bill Clinton in his prime. He suddenly had charisma.

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