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Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Leaving $3 Million Debt
Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Knesset elections, leaving his party with a NIS 11.7 million debt to the Knesset. The decision, made just eight days before the vote, surprised political circles and raises questions about how the debt will be repaid.
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What happened
- 01Benny Gantz's Blue and White party owes the Knesset NIS 11.7 million in election financing debt.
- 02Gantz announced his withdrawal from the upcoming Knesset elections just eight days before the vote.
- 03The party had already printed 11.5 million ballots for the election, which will now be discarded.
- 04Several Blue and White Knesset members have already moved to other parties.
- 05Gantz, Alon Schuster, and Michael Biton are leaving the Knesset and are eligible for severance pay.
- 06Gantz stated he will continue to fight for unity in Israel.
The party had already printed millions of ballots, which will now be discarded. Gantz stated he would continue to fight for unity, while his departure has led to speculation about future political roles and where his supporters' votes will go.
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