<p>Blue and White party chairman Benny Gantz and former Fire and Rescue Commissioner Dedi Simchi are expected to announce a joint run in the upcoming elections in the coming days, <i>Kan 11 News</i> reported on Wednesday evening.</p><p>The announcement of the alliance could take place as early as Thursday, though the two are currently awaiting responses from additional political figures.</p><p>In response to the report, a statement on behalf of Simchi read: “I operate without boycotts and without disqualifications, but there is nothing to announce yet.” The Blue and White party stated: “Gantz is in talks with all political leaders. We must put an end to boycotts.”</p> | Read More in News from Israel