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Former Fire Commissioner Dedi Simchi Considers Leaving Benny Gantz's List for Likud
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First reported by Kan News · 3 hours ago
What happened
Dedi Simchi, recently second on Benny Gantz's list, is considering leaving due to poor poll results and may join Likud if offered a spot.
- 01Dedi Simchi, former Fire Commissioner, may leave Benny Gantz's list for Likud.
- 02Simchi joined Gantz's list as second-in-command ahead of upcoming elections.
- 03Gantz's party is polling below the electoral threshold with no alliances.
- 04Simchi informed Gantz he still wants to enter politics regardless of party.
- 05Simchi is awaiting a potential reserved spot offer from Likud.
- 06The move reflects concerns over Blue and White's electoral viability.
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