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Benny Gantz Quits Israeli Election Race Eight Days Before Vote
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Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz announced Monday he is withdrawing from the October 27 Israeli elections, eight days before the vote. Gantz stated he will continue to fight for national unity, which he believes is crucial for Israel's security. The former IDF chief of staff had previously indicated he would leave the race if polls showed his party failing to cross the electoral threshold.
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- Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz announced he is withdrawing from the October 27 Israeli elections.
- Gantz stated he will continue to fight for national unity, which he believes is crucial for Israel's security.
- The withdrawal comes just eight days before voters head to the polls.
- Gantz had previously said he would leave the race if his party failed to cross the electoral threshold.
- He is a former IDF chief of staff and defense minister.
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