Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli military chief, is challenging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming October 27 general election. Eisenkot's new party, Yashar, is polling competitively against Netanyahu's Likud, with some surveys indicating Eisenkot is preferred as prime minister. His campaign focuses on restoring Israel's security and institutions, drawing on his military experience, including the "Dahiya Doctrine." AI
RANK_REASON Political challenge to a national leader from a former military chief. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
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