Gadi Eisenkot Emerges as a Strong Contender Against Netanyahu in Israeli Elections

10/23/2026

By Alexander Cornwell and Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Reserved, media-shy, and a relative newcomer to Israeli politics, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot presents ⁠a clear...

10/23/2026

Mr. Eisenkot, an ex-military chief leading in the polls, calls the Israeli prime minister an "anti-leader." But his low-key campaigning style is worrying supporters.

10/23/2026

While Israel votes for parties and not candidates, there are some prominent figures who have emerged as front-runners for the prime ministerial post.

10/22/2026

Eisenkot, the military chief of staff from 2015 to 2019, has vowed to unite Israelis after the divisive tenure of Netanyahu, who has moved the country sharply to the right