Gantz Vows to Continue Election Bid, Citing Need to Unite Israel

Benny Gantz, chairman of the National Unity Party, declared Saturday evening that he intends to continue his run in the upcoming elections "until the end." In a televised statement, Gantz rejected claims that voting for his party would be a wasted vote, asserting that such accusations are lies from those who fear him. He stated that he does not belong to any political bloc and that voters choosing him are voting for unity, not for blocs.

Gantz warned of a deepening political rift, accusing politicians from both sides of the political spectrum of prioritizing decisive outcomes over a government of national unity. "We are on the way to disaster. We must stop and save the country," he stated, adding that politicians "oppose the unity I promote from the bottom of my heart, they want a decision. The rift serves them politically."

He cautioned that the current political situation could lead to further elections and narrow governments that would harm Israel's internal cohesion. "They are leading Israel to more elections, to narrow governments that will tear us apart from within, that will cause our enemies to attack us again," Gantz said.

Gantz claimed that at least six Knesset seats are interested in voting for National Unity, urging them, "You are not alone. Vote, and we will save the country." Recent polls show the party polling at 0.5%, below the electoral threshold.

Concurrently, the party is launching a new campaign titled "Choosing Unity, Saving the Country," which will feature advertising on buses, billboards, digital platforms, and social media, running until the elections.