Former Beit Shemesh mayor Aliza Bloch joins Gantz's Blue and White party

Benny Gantz announced that Dr. Aliza Bloch, educator and former mayor of Beit Shemesh who previously ran with the Unity Party, is joining the Blue and White electoral list. Gantz welcomed Bloch, stating that Israel needs "a broad Zionist government" to address the country's challenges. He praised Bloch for demonstrating "an ability to bring together people from across different parts of society," calling her "a significant addition to the Blue and White list."