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Former defense minister Benny Gantz announced on October 19, 2026 that his Blue and White party would withdraw from Israel's October 27 election, eight days before the vote.
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- Don't dismiss Gantz's exit from the Israeli election: Even a handful of votes can change history Haaretz
- Eisenkot bloc leads Netanyahu in two new polls, but falls short of a majority without Arab parties Haaretz
- Blue and White’s Benny Gantz pulls out of race, sealing precipitous political fall The Times of Israel
- Right 'sounds alarm' over Gantz withdrawal as Left consolidates ahead of elections The Jerusalem Post
- Benny Gantz pulls out of election race, eight days before Israelis head to the polls The Jerusalem Post
- Benny Gantz quits Israeli election race as polls show party wins no seats Haaretz
- Ra'am, Joint List push community for high voter turnout in hopes of boosting anti-Netanyahu bloc The Jerusalem Post