Gantz announces he will continue election campaign, despite polling below electoral threshold
If presenting the State of Israel with what it truly needs is called 'humiliating myself,' then I am prepared to humiliate myself," Gantz said.
Benny Gantz's Blue and White party initiated a new election campaign on October 10, 2026, despite recent polls indicating the party's failure to meet the electoral threshold. Gantz's campaign slogan, "Choose unity, save the country," aims to attract voters who do not align with either of the two dominant political blocs. Gantz emphasized the urgency of unity to prevent disaster, stating that opposing forces within and outside the government are leading Israel towards further fragmentation and potential attacks.
He expressed his commitment to the campaign, asserting that he will not abandon the pursuit of unity until the end, even in the face of his party's poor polling results. Gantz dismissed accusations that he is wasting votes and maintained that his democratic right and duty compel him to continue campaigning. He is confident that his party will cross the electoral threshold, based on extensive polling and his trust in the public's judgment.
Gantz vowed to remain in the race until the October 27 election, where he believes he will secure a significant victory.
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