Israeli Minister Naftali Bennett withdraws from upcoming elections, citing unity

Naftali Bennett, head of Blue and White, announced he will not run in the upcoming elections, reversing his earlier stated intention to run 'until the end.' The decision follows internal hesitation and pressure from his team, and is framed as a move to prevent 'another disaster' and promote unity. This reshapes the Israeli political landscape ahead of the vote, potentially consolidating the center-right bloc.