Gantz Withdraws from Israeli Election Race
Benny Gantz has withdrawn from Israel's upcoming elections, prompting warnings from figures like Gideon Sa'ar and Bezalel Smotrich about wasted right-wing votes and potential left-wing victories. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also publicly thanked US President Donald Trump for his strong support. Meanwhile, the prospect of war with Iran is growing, alongside continued Houthi attacks in Yemen. European Jewish leaders are working to block potential EU sanctions against Israel, as antisemitic incidents in Austria remain elevated and linked to anti-Israel sentiment. Reports also detail destruction in Gaza, a decline in West Bank terror attacks, and concerning antisemitic content in Syria's educational curriculum. Doctors from the US and UK are also volunteering on Israel's healthcare front lines.
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Sources:
- Israel Hayom: https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/10/19/the-lessons-israel-must-learn-before-the-next-war-with-iran/
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/houthi-ballistic-missile-strike-on-yemeni-military-camp-said-to-kill-over-50-soldiers/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-912180
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-912179
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/the-palestinian-authoritys-dangerous-pursuit-of-unity-with-hamas/
- Maariv News Flash: https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1379034
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/watch-trump-calls-netanyahu-a-great-warrior-predicts-a-tremendous-victory/
- Telegram Channel abualiexpress: https://t.me/abualiexpress/132204
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-912176
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-912177
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/syrias-post-assad-curriculum-islamizes-content-and-glorifies-jihad-study-finds/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-912178
- Maariv News Flash: https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1379038
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/gantz-will-not-run-in-upcoming-elections/
- World Israel News:
Also from Clockwork Media:
For continuing coverage of antisemitism around the world, listen to Antisemitism Watch:
https://clockworkmedia.org/watch
Sources:
- Israel Hayom: https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/10/19/the-lessons-israel-must-learn-before-the-next-war-with-iran/
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/houthi-ballistic-missile-strike-on-yemeni-military-camp-said-to-kill-over-50-soldiers/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-912180
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-912179
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/the-palestinian-authoritys-dangerous-pursuit-of-unity-with-hamas/
- Maariv News Flash: https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1379034
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/watch-trump-calls-netanyahu-a-great-warrior-predicts-a-tremendous-victory/
- Telegram Channel abualiexpress: https://t.me/abualiexpress/132204
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-912176
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-912177
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/syrias-post-assad-curriculum-islamizes-content-and-glorifies-jihad-study-finds/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-912178
- Maariv News Flash: https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1379038
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/gantz-will-not-run-in-upcoming-elections/
- World Israel News:
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