Gilad Erdan confirms talks with Benny Gantz on possible election alliance

Gilad Erdan, chairman of the Unity Party, confirmed Thursday that he is in talks with Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz regarding a potential merger ahead of Israel's upcoming election. Erdan stated, "We are in talks with Benny Gantz's Blue and White party," emphasizing his openness to partnerships to address issues he believes the Likud party is not handling well. Gantz confirmed a "long and serious conversation" with Erdan and expressed openness to further alliances to form a broad unity government, stating, "My door is open to anyone who promotes unity." Gantz also rejected calls for him to withdraw from the election, asserting his intention to lead any new bloc.