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politics19 hours ago•8 min saved

Netanyahu’s Oct. 7 Defense Crumbles as Former Aides Accuse Him of Falsifying Records Ahead of Election

With Israel’s October 27 election approaching, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces intense scrutiny over the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. Former military secretary Avi Gil accused Netanyahu’s office of altering official records and prioritizing political survival over hostage negotiations. Polls show a deadlock between Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, with no clear path to a majority. Public demand for an independent inquiry remains high, though Netanyahu has blocked such a commission.

via The Forward|

#avi-gil #benjamin-netanyahu #gadi-eisenkot

$Israelis fracture over Netanyahu’s Oct. 7 accountability as election looms$

politics6 days ago•7 min saved

Israelis fracture over Netanyahu’s Oct. 7 accountability as election looms

Three years after the Hamas attack, Israeli voters are deeply divided over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s role in the security failure. While some survivors and families demand an independent investigation and his removal, others view him as the necessary wartime leader. With polls showing a tight race and no clear majority, the October 27 vote is seen as a referendum on whether to hold Netanyahu accountable for the 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages taken on October 7, 2023, or to continue his strategy of military escalation.

via The Washington Post|

#benjamin-netanyahu #gadi-eisenkot #hostage-families

international-politics7 days ago•18 min saved

Israel's 2026 Election Mirrors 2019 Stalemate Amid Security Crises

Israel's October 27, 2026, election is poised to replicate the 2019-2020 deadlock, with polls showing a near-tie between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot. Both leaders face significant hurdles in forming a 61-seat majority due to entrenched boycotts of Haredi and Arab parties. Unlike 2019, this stalemate occurs against a backdrop of ongoing military operations, international isolation, and unresolved security failures from October 7, 2023.

via Jewish Insider|

#benjamin-netanyahu #coalition-formation #gadi-eisenkot

politics18 days ago•12 min saved

Eisenkot’s Post-Netanyahu Vision: Security, Coalition Redlines, and Personal Grief

Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the leading opposition candidate for the October 2026 Israeli elections, positioning his Yashar party as the primary vehicle to oust Benjamin Netanyahu. In a recent interview, Eisenkot outlined a platform focused on 'change and repair,' emphasizing a return to normalcy, strict coalition redlines excluding Arab parties, and a reversal of current West Bank security policies. He attributes the October 7 failures to systemic negligence rather than betrayal and cites the loss of his son and two nephews as his primary motivation. While polls show a tight race, Eisenkot faces the challenge of forming a majority without Arab partners, a hurdle he claims can be overcome by expanding the Zionist opposition bloc.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#benjamin-netanyahu #gadi-eisenkot #israel-elections-2026

politics26 days ago

Netanyahu’s Bloc Gains Edge in Latest Polls Despite Likud Seat Loss

A new Channel 13 poll shows Netanyahu’s coalition bloc holding a slight 54-to-52 seat advantage over Gadi Eisenkot’s camp, despite Likud losing ground to Yashar. The October 27 election remains too fragmented for a clear majority, with anti-Netanyahu parties holding 64 seats in broader averages but facing coalition hurdles.

via Israel National News|

#benjamin-netanyahu #coalition-math #gadi-eisenkot

politics1 month ago•12 min saved

Shas ad featuring IDF soldiers sparks election-law showdown

Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Shas party faced an interim ban from the Central Elections Committee over an election video that depicts a family including a son in the IDF, after Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party alleged it violated election-propaganda rules by suggesting IDF endorsement. The video was removed during a two-day interim period as Aryeh Deri responds to the allegations. The dispute highlights debates over haredi enlistment and draft policy in the run-up to the 2026 elections, with Yashar accusing Shas of promoting draft evasion and Shas pushing back, arguing the clip reflects a unified national community.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#aryeh-deri #elections-law #gadi-eisenkot

world-middle-east3 months ago•190 min saved

Ex-IDF Chief Rises as Netanyahu's Main Challenger in Israel's Election

Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as Netanyahu’s main challenger in Israel’s October election with a calm, policy‑driven style and his Yashar party; poll momentum places him close to Likud, but coalition math remains uncertain as Netanyahu’s camp emphasizes contrast and Eisenkot’s background resonates with Mizrahi voters.

via CNN|

#benjamin-netanyahu #gadi-eisenkot #israel-elections

israel-politics5 months ago•9 min saved

Together party's 27-seat showing falls short of delivering anti-Netanyahu breakthrough

A Walla-published poll shows Bennett and Lapid’s Together party would win 27 seats today, four fewer than Bennett+Lapid previously, while Likud would have 28 and the opposition bloc 59 seats—still short of a 61-seat majority. Netanyahu’s coalition would hold 51 seats, with Arab parties at 10. The result suggests the merger creates a larger party but not a larger anti-Netanyahu bloc; Eisenkot’s potential entry could boost the merged list to about 41 seats, though not enough to flip the balance without Arab party alignment. The poll surveyed 500 people with a 4.4% margin of error.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#bennett #gadi-eisenkot #israel-elections

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Israeli War Leader Challenges Netanyahu's Handling of Gaza Conflict"

Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of dishonesty regarding Israel's wartime objectives in Gaza, stating that the goals of the war have not yet been achieved. Eisenkot criticized Netanyahu's leadership and called for new elections due to a lack of trust in the government. The ongoing conflict has led to a dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with calls for a ceasefire from human rights organizations and condemnation of Israel's war strategies from governments worldwide.

via The Daily Beast|

#benjamin-netanyahu #gadi-eisenkot #gaza

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Israeli War Leader Challenges Netanyahu's Gaza Strategy Amid Rifts and Opposition"

Retired general Gadi Eisenkot, a key member of Israel's war cabinet, accuses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of not being truthful about the country's military goals in Gaza, challenging Netanyahu's stance on the offensive and calling for fresh elections due to a lack of trust in the current leadership. Tensions among the cabinet and the growing international isolation of Israel are highlighted, with Netanyahu rejecting US calls for a future Palestinian state and resisting influence on military strategy, while facing criticism for his handling of the conflict and falling back on a hard-line anti-Palestinian position.

via BBC.com|

#benjamin-netanyahu #gadi-eisenkot #gaza

conflictwar2 years ago•1 min saved

Minister's Son Sacrifices Life in Gaza's 'Just War'

Gal Eisenkot, the son of Israel's war cabinet minister and former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot, was killed in Gaza during a battle against Hamas. The 25-year-old reservist infantry fighter believed the war was just and that Hamas needed to be defeated. High-profile mourners, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Yitzhak Herzog, attended Eisenkot's funeral. His father expressed pride in Gal's special bond with his family and vowed to support those who sacrificed for the Israeli people. Gal was one of five Israeli soldiers killed in a 24-hour period of fighting in Gaza, while the Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that over 17,000 Palestinians, including 7,000 children, have been killed since the start of the conflict.

via Business Insider|

#conflictwar #gadi-eisenkot #gaza

conflictwar2 years ago•1 min saved

Israeli War Cabinet Minister's Son Among Soldiers Killed in Gaza Strip

Gal Meir Eisenkot, the son of Israeli government minister Gadi Eisenkot, has been killed in northern Gaza while serving as a combat soldier in the IDF. His father, a former chief of the general staff of the IDF, joined the wartime cabinet in response to a recent attack by Hamas. The Israeli Prime Minister and Benny Gantz, leader of the National Unity Party, expressed their condolences and vowed to continue the fight. This marks the death of the 88th IDF soldier in Gaza since October 7.

via CNN|

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