A guide to Israel’s elections
Israel is preparing for general elections on October 27, the first since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. The race centers on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security-focused platform versus challenger Gadi Eisenkot's critique of his leadership and regional policy.
Why it matters
The election will determine Israel's political trajectory and leadership during a period of intense regional conflict and internal social division.
A guide to Israel’s elections The View From India left https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/pu9zdm/article71627044.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Israel_Elections_51726.jpg (This article is part of the View From India newsletter curated by The Hindu’s foreign affairs experts. To get the newsletter in your inbox every Monday, subscribe here.) https://www.thehindu.com/newsletter-subscription/ Israelis will go to the polls on October 27 in the first general election since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. The election will determine not only the fate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but also the country’s direction amid deep internal divisions, regional security challenges and international isolation. Mr. Netanyahu’s central campaign promise is that only his government can guarantee Israel’s security. His opponents, led by Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief, question his failure to prevent the October 7 attack. Mr. Eisenkot has also pledged to end the “forever wars” and repair Israel’s relations with global powers. Who is Gadi Eisenkot, the man who challenges King Bibi?
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