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Key Israeli Political Figures Navigate Shifting Alliances Ahead of Election Deadline
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By עמית סגל
First reported by Walla · 6 hours ago
What happened
Dedi Simchi will not run as Benny Gantz's second-in-command, citing damage to unity efforts, while Yuli Edelstein pushes for a merger between his Unity Party and Gantz's Blue and White. Both parties face internal opposition and challenging poll numbers ahead of the election list deadline.
- 01Dedi Simchi withdraws from running second on Benny Gantz's Blue and White list.
- 02Yuli Edelstein advocates for a merger between his Unity Party and Blue and White.
- 03Internal opposition exists within the Unity Party regarding a merger.
- 04Polls suggest a combined Unity Party and Blue and White list may not pass the threshold.
- 05Simchi sought a broad government but felt the initiative was harmed.
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