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Who Is Netanyahu’s Main Opponent in Israel’s Elections?

New York Times26 October 2026, 04:14 UTCIsrael

Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as Benjamin Netanyahu’s main opponent in the upcoming elections. The New York Times Jerusalem bureau chief, David Halbfinger, describes why Mr. Eisenkot is resonating with Israeli voters.

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