The anti-Bibi candidate who has Netanyahu on his heels
Summary
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party and a former Israeli military chief, is challenging Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Tuesday’s election. The article says pre-election polls put Eisenkot 8 to 10 points ahead and describes his campaign as center-right, including opposition to a Palestinian state under current conditions and support for strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.Key Facts
- Eisenkot grew up in Eilat and is the son of Moroccan Jewish immigrants.
- He served in the IDF Golani infantry brigade and became chief of staff before retiring in 2019.
- Eisenkot joined Netanyahu’s emergency cabinet after the October 7 attacks; he later lost his son and two nephews in the war.
- The article says most pre-election polls showed Eisenkot leading Netanyahu by 8 to 10 points.
- Eisenkot pledged to take strong measures against Jewish attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank.
- He pledged to end Hamas’ control of Gaza within 18 months of taking office, through diplomacy or military force.
- Eisenkot supported strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities but opposed using military force to pursue regime change.
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