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Gantz announces he will not run in upcoming Israeli elections

Benny Gantz, head of the opposition Blue and White party, announced that he will not run in the upcoming Israeli elections. The announcement was reported citing the Hebrew newspaper Israel Hayom and Sky News, with no additional details in the available texts.

📍 Where things stand: The current situation is limited to Gantz's announcement that he will not run, with no additional details on the reasons for the decision or next steps.

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  1. 19 Oct 2026, 16:01 Benny Gantz, head of the opposition Blue and White party, announced that he will not run in the upcoming Israeli elections, in a statement reported by the Hebrew newspaper Israel Hayom and carried by Sky News.
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