World · October 26, 2026
Who is Gadi Eisenkot? Former top Israeli general seeking to oust Benjamin Netanyahu
Israelis are set to vote in a parliamentary election on Tuesday, the first since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. The election is widely viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership and his handling of national security. Netanyahu’s campaign emphasizes his ability to keep the country safe, while opposition leaders argue he failed to prevent the 2023 attacks and has since obstructed investigations. Gadi Eisenkot, a retired lieutenant general and former chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces, has emerged as a leading contender to replace Netanyahu should the current government fall.
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Who is Gadi Eisenkot? Former top Israeli general seeking to oust Benjamin Netanyahu
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Reported across the spectrum
- Israel is holding a parliamentary election on Tuesday.
- This is the first election since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is running for re-election.
Reported by only some outlets
- The Washington Times identifies Gadi Eisenkot, a retired lieutenant general and former chief of staff of the IDF, as the most likely candidate to replace Netanyahu.
- PBS News reports that the opposition accuses Netanyahu of blocking an investigation into the 2023 attacks.
- CBS News describes the election specifically as a referendum on Netanyahu's 'aggressive tactics'.
Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
emphasize the election as a direct consequence of Netanyahu's failure to prevent the 2023 attacks and highlight his alleged efforts to block investigations into the security breach.
Right-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
focus on the credentials and military background of Gadi Eisenkot as the primary alternative to Netanyahu's leadership.
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