As Israel heads into a fiercely contested general election on October 27, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the principal challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Eisenkot’s rise comes at a pivotal moment in Israeli politics, with the election widely viewed as a referendum on the long-serving premier’s leadership in the violent aftermath of Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.A recent Channel 12 poll put Eisenkot’s new party, Yashar (Hebrew for “Straight” or “Upright”), ahead of Netanyahu’s Likud, projecting 23 seats to Likud’s 22 in the 120-member Knesset.
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The former military chief aiming to unseat Netanyahu in Israel
Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot is emerging as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's upcoming general election on October 27. This election is seen as a referendum on Netanyahu's leadership following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.
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Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot is emerging as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's upcoming general election on October 27. This election is seen as a referendum on Netanyahu's leadership following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Eisenkot's new party, Yashar, is performing strongly, with a recent poll showing it ahead of Netanyahu's Likud party, projecting 23 seats to Likud's 22 in the 120-member Knesset. This development signifies a significant shift in the Israeli political landscape as the country approaches a crucial electoral decision.
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Gadi Eisenkot's party is named Yashar, meaning 'Straight' or 'Upright' in Hebrew.
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A Channel 12 poll projects Eisenkot's party, Yashar, to receive 23 seats, while Netanyahu's Likud is projected to receive 22 seats in the 120-member Knesset.
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Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot is the principal challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming Israeli general election.
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The election is viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.
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