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Former defence minister Gantz withdraws from Israeli election

Benny Gantz's Blue and White alliance was in danger of failing to clear the threshold for entering parliament. Now the opposition politician reportedly no longer intends to run. The Israeli military has raised its security alert ahead of the October 27 elections.

October 19, 2026 at 15:07

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