Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced that he will not run in the upcoming election and will take a break from political life. He said the decision was made recently and reflects what suits him personally at this stage.

Gallant emphasized that he is not ruling out a future return to politics, noting his decades of service to the State of Israel and saying he would step forward again if given the opportunity to make an impact. He rejected suggestions that his decision was tied to recent national events or his standing within his party, stating that his chances there remain good.