PoliticsPhoto: Prabhat KhabarIsrael's PM Race: Who Is Gadi Eizenkot, Netanyahu's Rival?
Israel's political scene is tense after the October 27, 2026 elections. Netanyahu's Likud party won the most seats but lacks a majority. Opposition leader Gadi Eizenkot, a former military chief known for strict security policies, also fell short of a majority. On November 5, 67 lawmakers supported Eizenkot to form a government, while 46 backed Netanyahu. President Isaac Herzog will decide on November 8. Eizenkot's rise highlights a complex coalition scenario involving Arab parties.
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