Israeli elections after Gantz exit

Under the title "Benny Gantz's Withdrawal from the Israeli Electoral Race," the article discusses the impact of this withdrawal on the electoral landscape ahead of the Knesset elections. The report explains that Gantz had attempted from the beginning of his campaign to present himself as a unifying candidate for Israelis, but he failed to achieve this before announcing his withdrawal. It is expected that the withdrawal will lead to votes that would have gone to him shifting toward opposition parties, potentially affecting the election results—especially as Israeli voters increasingly participate in early voting through embassies. Surveys indicate a fluctuation in the distribution of seats between the different blocs, with the right-wing bloc potentially having a particular influence. The article also examines the effect of U.S. President Trump's support for Netanyahu, which could bolster the latter's chances but does not guarantee his political longevity. Additionally, the piece highlights the significance of security issues in the campaign, noting that Netanyahu has benefited from emphasizing these over domestic concerns, while the likelihood of a war with Iran has decreased due to political and security risks.

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