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Ex-general Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu in Israeli election polls

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Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli defense chief, is emerging as a significant rival to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's upcoming parliamentary elections. Eisenkot's new centrist party, Yashar!, is gaining traction in opinion polls, positioning itself as the second most popular party behind Netanyahu's Likud. Recent surveys indicate a public desire for Netanyahu to step down, with widespread dissatisfaction regarding the war with Iran and its perceived outcome. AI

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Ex-general Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu in Israeli election polls

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · dpa ·

    Ex-general seen as main Netanyahu rival ahead of Israel elections

    Former Israeli defence chief Gadi Eisenkot is emerging as the main rival to incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, months ahead of the nation’s parliamentary elections. Eisenkot’s new centrist party, Yashar! (Hebrew for “Straight!”), has rapidly been gaining popularity in o…

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