Benny Gantz and Gilad Erdan Hold Talks on Party Merger Ahead of Elections

Benny Gantz, chairman of the Blue and White party, met with Gilad Erdan, leader of the "Unity" party, to discuss a potential merger between their parties. The talks come amid concerns that neither party is likely to surpass the electoral threshold independently, prompting consideration of running together on a joint list. Despite the discussions, sources indicate that neither Gantz nor Erdan is willing to relinquish leadership of the combined list, complicating the prospects for a unified front.