The Future of Israel May Belong to This Man
Gadi Eisenkot, a former IDF chief, is emerging as a leading challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's upcoming elections. The article profiles his background and political vision as he attempts to unseat the long-standing prime minister.
Why it matters
The outcome of this election could signal a significant shift in Israeli domestic policy and its approach to regional security challenges.
Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu’s leading challenger, unveils his candidate list in Rosh HaAyin, Israel, on September 7, 2026. (Erik Marmor via Getty Images) The Netanyahu era could end this month with a victory by Gadi Eisenkot, the plainspoken former IDF chief who wants to disempower the populist right. By Yonah Jeremy Bob 10.14.26 — Israel This article is part of Israel and the Jewish World . Follow to get everything we publish on Israel, antisemitism, and Jewish life and identity across the globe. FOLLOW BUNDLE --:-- --:-- Upgrade to Listen Produced by ElevenLabs using AI narration 28 19 READ IN APP READ IN APP Israel will hold elections in two weeks, and the leading candidates to become the next prime minister are presenting different visions of the nation’s character.
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