# Benny Gantz drops out of Israel’s election race

- Source: Al Jazeera
- Published: 2026-10-19T18:11:01+00:00
- Category: Local
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- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/benny-gantz-drops-out-of-israel-s-election-race-f2b511/

Decision comes after polls showed his Blue and White party below the 3.25 percent threshold needed to enter the Knesset.

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