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Gantz Quits Knesset Race, Leaving 14 Million Shekels in Campaign Funds Uncertain
Benny Gantz, leader of the National Unity party, withdrew from the Knesset elections eight days before the vote, jeopardizing 14 million shekels in state campaign funds. The party was entitled to an advance, but repayment is uncertain if they don't enter the Knesset.
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What happened
- 01Benny Gantz withdrew his National Unity party from the Knesset elections eight days before the vote.
- 02Approximately 14 million shekels in state campaign funds are now uncertain.
- 03The funds were an advance meant to be repaid through future state financing.
- 04National Unity had been consistently failing to cross the electoral threshold in polls.
- 05Opposition factions feared lost votes for Gantz's party would hurt the left-wing bloc.
Gantz's exit follows months of poor polling and internal party issues.
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