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

South China Morning Post 26 June 2026 15h ago
Ex-general seen as main Netanyahu rival ahead of Israel elections
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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 opinion polls. It is currently second behind Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud. Israelis must elect a new parliament by Octobe
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