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Israel elections: Gadi Eisenkot, leading Netanyahu opponent, calls for unity and calm

Le Monde26 October 2026, 14:19 UTCIsrael

The former chief of the General Staff now leads Yashar!, the main opposition party in the October 27 elections. Entering politics in 2022, he has taken a stand against the outgoing prime minister's populist and radical policies.

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