Israel's Eisenkot vows unity as Netanyahu paints him as soft on Iran
Israeli election candidate Gadi Eisenkot held his final rally, vowing to unite the country against Benjamin Netanyahu's divisive leadership. Meanwhile, Donald Trump publicly endorsed Netanyahu ahead of the upcoming vote.
Why it matters
The election represents a critical juncture for Israeli domestic policy and its international alliances, particularly regarding security and the conflict with Iran.
Israel's Eisenkot vows unity as Netanyahu paints him as soft on Iran left Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar ("Straight") party speaks at a campaign rally ahead of Israel's general election, October 25, 2026, in Tel Aviv, Israel. AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/dxaa3y/article71625545.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Israel_Elections_526_2.jpg David Goldman Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar ("Straight") party speaks at a campaign rally ahead of Israel's general election, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, in Tel Aviv, Israel. (AP Photo/David Goldman) Polls had shown Mr. Netanyahu and Mr. Eisenkot running neck and neck before a ban on new polling took effect in the three days before October 27 vote Tel Aviv Israeli election contender Gadi Eisenkot on Sunday (October 25, 2026) vowed to unite the country as he held his final major rally before the vote, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received fresh backing from U.S. President Donald Trump.
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