Erdan’s Unity party quits Israeli election race ahead of deadline

Erdan’s Unity party has announced its withdrawal from the upcoming election race. This decision comes as Israeli political parties face a deadline to finalize their electoral slates by the end of Tuesday. Gadi Eisenkot has hinted at the possibility of surprise mergers before the legal cutoff. Reports indicate that discussions have been taking place between Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett. Meanwhile, Itamar Ben Gvir, leader of the far-right party, has appointed Tali Gotliv as the number two candidate on his electoral list. These developments highlight the fast-paced and competitive atmosphere ahead of the Israeli elections.