Legislation10/21/2026

All “Blue and White” Candidates Withdraw From Knesset Election

All members of the “Blue and White” slate signed documents withdrawing their candidacies in the election for the 26th Knesset. After the process was completed, polling-station secretaries were instructed to remove the party’s ballot slips.

Key facts

•Announcement date: October 21, 2026
•Election: 26th Knesset
•Slate: “Blue and White”
•Party chairman: Benny Gantz
•Chairman of the Central Elections Committee: Justice Noam Sohlberg

What Happened

The “Blue and White” party announced the withdrawal of the candidacies on October 21, 2026. The decision applies to all members of its candidate slate. The source does not state the reasons for withdrawing from the election.

Meeting With the Chair of the Central Elections Committee

“Blue and White” Chairman Benny Gantz met in the morning with the Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Justice Noam Sohlberg. Gantz thanked him for his work to ensure the integrity of the election.

Implications for Voting

After the candidacy withdrawal process was completed, polling-station secretaries were instructed to remove the “Blue and White” ballot slips. Accordingly, it will not be possible to vote for this slate in the election for the 26th Knesset. The report did not cite specific statutory provisions or additional decisions by the Central Elections Committee.

What this means for you

Voters are not expected to find “Blue and White” ballot slips at polling stations: following the withdrawal of the entire slate, instructions were issued to remove them. The source does not state whether citizens are required to take any additional action.

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