Jewish News 24 · Oct 19, 2026

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🇮🇱 BENNY GANTZ WITHDRAWS FROM ISRAELI ELECTIONS: Blue and White Party chairman and former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz has announced that he will not run in Israel’s October 27 elections. The reported decision comes after months of polling showed his party falling below the 3.25% electoral threshold needed to enter the Knesset. “I will not run in the upcoming elections, but I will continue fighting for unity," Gantz said.

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