Gadi Eisenkot Couldn’t Be More Unlike Netanyahu. Can He Beat Him?
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- Axiosseen 27 Oct, 16:20description edited
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TEL AVIV, Israel — Gadi Eisenkot is as low-key as Benjamin Netanyahu is bombastic. He's a political novice up against the longest-serving, most politically savvy prime minister in Israel's history. And yet, on the eve of Tuesday's elections, Eisenkot poses the most serious threat to Netanyahu's hold on power in years. Why it matters: A victory by the Yashar party leader would upend Israeli politics and could reset the country's strained relationships abroad. The intrigue: The contrast between...TEL AVIV, Israel — Gadi Eisenkot is as low-key as Benjamin Netanyahu is bombastic. He's a political novice up against the longest-serving, most politically savvy prime minister in Israel's history. And yet, on the eve of Tuesday's elections , Eisenkot poses the most serious threat to Netanyahu's hold on power in years. Why it matters: A victory by the Yashar party leader would upend Israeli politics and could reset the country's strained relationships abroad. The intrigue: The contrast between...
- Le Monde (France)seen 28 Oct, 08:42headline rewritten
EN DIRECT, législatives en Israël : le parti du centriste Gadi Eisenkot accuse Benyamin Nétanyahou de se préparer à contester les résultatsEN DIRECT, législatives en Israël : « L’opposition a choisi de faire du rejet de Benyamin Nétanyahou son principal axe de campagne » - Bloomberg Politicsseen 29 Oct, 03:05headline rewritten
Netanyahu Overtakes Eisenkot With Half Israeli Votes CountedNetanyahu Leads Eisenkot in Race to Form Israeli Government - Tagesschau (Germany)seen 29 Oct, 03:05headline rewritten
Knesset-Wahl in Israel: Prognosen zeigen Patt-Situation in IsraelKnesset-Wahl in Israel: Hochrechnungen zeigen Patt-Situation in Israel - France Info (France)seen 29 Oct, 03:05description edited
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Le "bloc du changement" emmené par le centriste Gadi Eisenkot a une avance de quelques sièges sur la coalition sortante de Benyamin Nétanyahou, selon les premières estimations. Mais l'incertitude sur une future majorité reste totale.Si le "bloc du changement" emmené par le centriste Gadi Eisenkot disposait d'une avance de quelques sièges sur la coalition sortante mardi soir, la tendance s'est inversée durant la nuit, sans que se dégage pour autant une majorité.
- Libération (France)seen 29 Oct, 03:05headline rewritten
EN DIRECT – Elections en Israël : légère avance de Nétanyahou après 50,1 % des bulletins dépouillésLégislatives en Israël : le leader d’un des partis arabes prêt à soutenir un gouvernement alternatif pour faire tomber Nétanyahou - The Guardian Worldseen 30 Oct, 11:13description edited
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Exit polls indicate opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot will have to work with Arab-Israeli leaders to have a hope of governing Israeli elections: live updates The big gains made by Palestinian parties in Israel’s general election pose an urgent and fundamental challenge to the country’s mainstream opposition: either cooperate with Arab Israelis or hand Benjamin Netanyahu a roadmap to political survival. In the wake of Tuesday’s exit polls , the leader of the opposition bloc, Gadi Eisenkot,...Exit polls indicate opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot will have to work with Arab-Israeli leaders to have a hope of governing Israeli elections: live updates Full report: Coalition talks loom as Israel exit polls suggest Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs tied Israel election: what we know so far The big gains made by Palestinian parties in Israel’s general election pose an urgent and fundamental challenge to the country’s mainstream opposition: either cooperate with Arab Israelis or hand Benjamin...
- NYT Worldseen 30 Oct, 11:13headline rewritten
Live Updates: Opposition Holds Slim Lead Over Netanyahu’s Coalition in Israeli ElectionsRivals in Israel Election Strike Tone of Triumph, but Outcome Is Far From Clear - Axiosseen 30 Oct, 11:13headline rewritten
Israeli exit polls: Netanyahu bloc losing, but Eisenkot's short of clear majorityNetanyahu and Eisenkot blocs deadlocked and shy of a majority - Bloomberg Politicsseen 30 Oct, 11:13headline rewritten
Israeli Opposition Leads Netanyahu After Inconclusive VoteIsraeli Vote Deadlocked With Netanyahu Level With Opposition - Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)seen 30 Oct, 11:13headline rewritten
Nahost: Opposition: Netanjahu-Regierung wurde „gefeuert“Nahost: Netanjahu baut Vorsprung aus, verpasst aber klare Mehrheit - Libération (France)seen 30 Oct, 11:13headline rewritten
Elections législatives en Israël : légère avance pour Gadi Eisenkot, le Likoud en perte de vitesse, percée des partis arabesElections législatives en Israël : égalité entre Benyamin Nétanyahou et Gadi Eisenkot, percée des partis arabes - El Mundo (Spain)seen 30 Oct, 11:13headline rewritten
Netanyahu y su Gobierno sufren un serio revés, según las encuestas a pie de urnaRevés a Netanyahu en un Israel bloqueado para formar gobierno
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Fri, 23 October 2026
2 reports- NYT World04:01first to report
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.
- Google News - Top Stories04:01
Gadi Eisenkot Couldn’t Be More Unlike Netanyahu. Can He Beat Him? The New York Times See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Sat, 24 October 2026
2 reports- straitstimes.com03:30
Gadi Eisenkot challenges Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel’s election, promising responsibility, reform and a state inquiry into Oct 7 failures. Read more at straitstimes.com.
- The Guardian World05:00
The prime minister has defined and dominated his country’s politics for three decades and is putting his rivals on the defensive before Tuesday’s general election They chant his name, they cheer and clap – and yet he is not the most dominant person in the room. Looming over the crowd that has gathered to hear Gadi Eisenkot, the former general who is the lead opposition challenger in Tuesday’s Israeli election, is a man who is not there. It is the man Eisenkot seeks to replace as prime minister,...
Sun, 25 October 2026
6 reports- tportal (Croatia)06:16
Ozbiljan i nenametljiv, Gadi Eisenkot u mnogočemu je suprotnost Benjaminu Netanyahuu, a baš zbog toga mogao bi biti ozbiljan izazivač dugogodišnjem izraelskom premijeru
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)06:23
Čelnik stranke Yashar prema anketama stoji rame uz rame s Netanyahuom
- Times of India06:52
- 24sata (Croatia)08:15
Eisenkot (66), načelnik glavnog stožera vojske od 2015. do 2019. godine, obvezao se da će ujediniti Izraelce pobijedi li Netanyahua koji je produbio podjele i pomaknuo zemlju snažno udesno
- Libération (France)13:33
L’ancien chef d’état-major, marqué par la mort de son fils et de deux neveux dans la guerre à Gaza, s’est imposé comme le principal visage de l’opposition israélienne. Il tente de séduire les déçus du Premier ministre en se présentant comme son antithèse.
- France Info (France)16:20
Mardi prochain se tiennent des élections législatives déterminantes pour l'histoire d'Israël. Face au Premier ministre sortant Benyamin Nétanyahou, un homme entend bien jouer les trouble-fêtes : Gadi Eisenkot, un militaire de carrière récemment entré en politique.
Mon, 26 October 2026
16 reports- Al Jazeera English01:02
Gadi Eisenkot, Benjamin Netanyahu’s rival in Israel’s upcoming election, held his final campaign rally on Sunday.
- Japan Times02:33
Polls have shown Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot to be neck and neck as Israel heads into a consequential election.
- NYT World04:14
Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as Benjamin Netanyahu’s main opponent in the upcoming elections. The New York Times Jerusalem bureau chief, David Halbfinger, describes why Mr. Eisenkot is resonating with Israeli voters.
- El País (Spain)04:45
El exjefe del Estado Mayor lidera los sondeos gracias a una imagen de honestidad y defensa de la seguridad de Israel que apela a amplias capas de votantes
- Bloomberg Politics07:00
For months, Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has pitched himself as a modest alternative to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, campaigning more on reliability than a markedly different approach to the country’s myriad security challenges.
- Tagesschau (Germany)09:41
Morgen wählt Israel. Dann entscheidet sich, ob das Land seinen Premier behält. Oder ob das "Anti-Netanjahu-Bündnis" gewinnt. Doch die unterschiedlichen Vorstellungen der Kandidaten könnten zum Problem werden. Von J.-C. Kitzler.
- La Repubblica (Italy)10:15
Ieri ultimo comizio elettorale del 66 enne ex capo di Stato maggiore, leader di Yashar!, prima del voto di domani in Israele. “Netanyahu non esiterà a ricorrere a qualsiasi stratagemma pur di restare al potere”. E i suoi collaboratori temono che possa lanciare accuse di brogli nei seggi arabi
- Index.hr (Croatia)10:19
BIVŠI general Gadi Eisenkot, koji je u ratu izgubio sina, kandidira se protiv Netanyahua. Obećava istragu napada 7. listopada, jedinstvo i opću vojnu obvezu te vodi u anketama.
- Le Monde (France)13:00
L’ancien chef d’état-major est aujourd’hui à la tête de Yashar !, premier parti d’opposition pour les élections du 27 octobre. Entré en politique en 2022, il a pris le contrepied de la politique populiste et radicale du premier ministre sortant.
- Le Monde (France)13:30
L’ancien chef d’état-major a bâti sa campagne autour d’une image rassurante de droiture et de sérieux. Mais il n’est pas à l’abri d’un éparpillement des voix entre les listes des opposants au premier ministre, Benyamin Nétanyahou.
- Le Monde English14:19
The former chief of the General Staff now leads Yashar!, the main opposition party in the October 27 elections. Entering politics in 2022, he has taken a stand against the outgoing prime minister's populist and radical policies.
- Axios17:11edited after publishing
TEL AVIV, Israel — Gadi Eisenkot is as low-key as Benjamin Netanyahu is bombastic. He's a political novice up against the longest-serving, most politically savvy prime minister in Israel's history. And yet, on the eve of Tuesday's elections , Eisenkot poses the most serious threat to Netanyahu's hold on power in years. Why it matters: A victory by the Yashar party leader would upend Israeli politics and could reset the country's strained relationships abroad. The intrigue: The contrast between...
- morungexpress.com17:15
Jerusalem, October 26 (IANS) As Israel heads to a crucial parliamentary election on Tuesday, incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a challenge from key candidates including Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, Yair Lapid, Avigdor Lieberman and Yair
- Le Figaro (France)17:51
PORTRAIT - Le parti de l’ex-chef d’état-major de l’armée israélienne est donné par les sondages comme le principal adversaire de Benyamin Netanyahou. Moins charismatique que le chef du Likoud, il compte sur sa réputation d’intégrité et son image d’homme à poigne pour tenter de convaincre.
- jpost.com23:00
Katz and Netanyahu reject reports of plans to dismiss IDF chief Eyal Zamir amid tensions over Iran, as Eisenkot weighs in ahead of Tuesday's elections.
- El Mundo (Spain)23:03
Discreto y de pocas palabras, el ex jefe del Ejército y líder de Yashar busca desbancar a Netanyahu en las urnas y convertirse en el primer jefe de Gobierno mizrahí Leer
Tue, 27 October 2026
49 reports- ABC (Spain)00:22
Los israelíes acuden a las urnas en unas elecciones que han vuelto a convertirse en un plebiscito en torno a Benjamin Netanyahu . Las encuestas arrojan un empate entre los bloques a favor y en contra de un primer ministro que divide al país y los partidos árabes se presentan como el elemento clave para desequilibrar la balanza y superar la barrera de los 61 escaños en el Parlamento. Pero, entre las fuerzas de la oposición, hay diferentes criterios sobre si aceptar o no su apoyo. El primer...
- Channel News Asia01:50
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving leader with 19 years in office, is due for a close race against a rival alliance led by former military chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot as the country goes to the polls.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)04:39
In Israel wird ein neues Parlament gewählt. In Berlin hofft die Linksfraktion auf das Erscheinen ihres bekanntesten Mitglieds. Und der Bundesgerichtshof verhandelt darüber, wer den Schmutz in den sozialen Medien wegputzen muss. Das ist die Lage am Dienstagmorgen.
- Le Monde (France)04:47
Le premier ministre sortant joue son avenir politique dans un scrutin où les sondages le donnent au coude-à-coude avec le bloc principal de l’opposition emmené par un ancien chef de l’armée, le centriste Gadi Eisenkot.
- Tagesschau (Germany)05:00
Bei der Knesset-Wahl in Israel tritt Amtsinhaber Netanjahu gegen Herausforderer Eisenkot an. Der Podcast 11KM fragt: Welche Chancen hat der Ex-General und sogenannte Anti-Bibi?
- NYT World05:00edited after publishing
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Live Updates: Opposition Holds Slim Lead Over Netanyahu’s Coalition in Israeli ElectionsAddressing supporters after midnight, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, who leads a bloc of opposition parties, both expressed confidence that they will lead Israel’s next government. Vote counting could take days.
- NYT World05:01
- RMF24 (Poland)06:15
Gadi Eisenkot odsunie Netanjahu od władzy? Przeżył osobistą tragedię, teraz chce przejąć stery w Izraelu
- el-balad.com07:14
Polling published Friday puts Gadi Eisenkot in a tight race with Benjamin Netanyahu, with exit polls due Tuesday at 22:00.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)08:00
Former military chief of Moroccan origin served 41 years in Israeli army
- Al Jazeera English11:19
Former PLO official says Israel’s election outcome remains uncertain, with polls divided between Netanyahu and Eisenkot.
- Bloomberg Politics12:36
Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, who leads the opposition trying to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, casts his ballot in Israel's election. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Le Monde (France)13:17edited after publishing
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EN DIRECT, législatives en Israël : le parti du centriste Gadi Eisenkot accuse Benyamin Nétanyahou de se préparer à contester les résultatsAlors que le taux de participation s’élevait à 55,7 % en fin d’après-midi, un record depuis le début des relevés en 1973, le Likoud, le parti du premier ministre, a annoncé avoir déposé une requête pour étendre les horaires de vote au-delà de 22 heures locales (21 heures à Paris). Notre journaliste, Luc Bronner, correspondant à Jérusalem, répond à vos questions.
- independent.co.uk14:05
As millions of Israelis cast their votes, Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as a key challenger to Netanyahu’s long-standing dominance of Israeli politics. Suha Kidwai reports
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:30
GADI Eisenkot, bivši vojni načelnik koji je u ratu izgubio sina, glavni je izazivač Netanyahua na ključnim parlamentarnim izborima u Izraelu.
- Novinky (Czechia)16:09
Bývalý náčelník generálního štábu Izraelských obranných sil Gadi Eisenkot podle sázkařských platforem nahradí po úterních volbách současného premiéra Benjamina Netanjahua jako příštího izraelského premiéra. Upozornil na to deník The Times of Israel.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)17:34
Prema anketama, ni Netanyahu ni Eisenkotova opcija nisu mogli računati na većinu od 61 od ukupno 120 mjesta u Knessetu
- El Mundo (Spain)18:13edited after publishing
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Netanyahu y su Gobierno sufren un serio revés, según las encuestas a pie de urnaEl "bloque del cambio" se queda muy lejos de la mayoría para formar Gobierno en un país abocado a pactos complejos o a nuevas elecciones. El éxito sin precedentes de dos partidos árabes israelíes reduce el número de escaños de los dos bloques. Leer
- tportal (Croatia)19:00
Gadi Eisenkot u utrku za izraelskog premijera ulazi s jednom velikom prednošću: nije Benjamin Netanyahu. Za dio birača koji žele promjenu nakon napada Hamasa 7. listopada 2023. i rata koji je uslijedio, to bi moglo biti dovoljno da mu daju priliku. No bivši načelnik izraelske vojske ima i vlastitu političku priču, obilježenu vojnom karijerom, obiteljskom tragedijom i sukobima s Netanyahuom
- Bloomberg Politics20:10edited after publishing
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Israeli Opposition Leads Netanyahu After Inconclusive VoteIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot are neck and neck in the first election since the 2023 Hamas attacks, setting up a tense period of negotiations over who will form the next government.
- 24sata (Croatia)20:16
Eisenkotov blok prema prvim procjenama vodi ispred vladajuće koalicije, ali ni on ni Likud Benjamina Netanyahua nemaju većinu
- tportal (Croatia)20:17
Izlazne ankete na izborima u Izraelu pokazuju da stranka Likud Benjamina Netanyahua osvaja najviše mandata, ali da blok okupljen oko Gadija Eisenkota ima prednost
- Axios20:26edited after publishing
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Israeli exit polls: Netanyahu bloc losing, but Eisenkot's short of clear majorityTEL AVIV, Israel — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition is running nearly even with Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc in Tuesday's historic election — but both are short of a 61-seat majority, according to Israeli exit polls. Why it matters: Political stalemate is the most likely outcome of the election, with Netanyahu weakened but neither side having a clear path to forming a coalition government. Arab parties are poised to win 18 to 19 seats in what would be an unprecedented...
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)20:28
Ni Netanyahu ni njegov glavni suparnik Gadi Eisenkot nisu na putu osvajanja većine u Knessetu
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:31
Eisenkot's bloc leads in 3 of 4 exit polls, but neither major bloc secures 61 seats needed for a parliamentary majority
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:31
Eisenkot's bloc leads in 3 of 4 exit polls, but neither major bloc secures 61 seats needed for a parliamentary majority
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)20:38
Izraelski izbori u utorak završili su bez jasnog pobjednika, pokazale su izlazne ankete glavnih televizijskih mreža, pri čemu ni premijer Benjamin Netanyahu ni njegov glavni suparnik Gadi Eisenkot nisu na putu osvajanja većine u Knessetu koji ima 120 zastupničkih mjesta. Prema izlaznim anketama gla...
- Libération (France)20:44edited after publishing
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Elections législatives en Israël : légère avance pour Gadi Eisenkot, le Likoud en perte de vitesse, percée des partis arabesSelon les derniers sondages de sortie des urnes, le bloc d’opposition rassemble 51 sièges ce mercredi matin, autant que la coalition autour du Premier ministre sortant. Au lendemain d’un scrutin marqué par une très forte participation, mardi 27 octobre, aucune des deux forces n’obtient la majorité à la Knesset (61 sièges).
- Bloomberg Politics20:49
Three exit polls show Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu trailing challenger Gadi Eisenkot. Voters have turned out in record numbers. The race is still too close to call. Bloomberg's Dan Williams has the latest from Jerusalem. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Die Zeit (Germany)20:51
- tportal (Croatia)20:52
Gadi Eisenkot, glavni politički izazivač izraelskog premijera Benjamina Netanyahua, oglasio se nakon objave prvih izlaznih anketa i najavio borbu za formiranje nove vlade. Iako nijedan od dva glavna politička bloka prema prvim projekcijama nema većinu u parlamentu, bivši načelnik Glavnog stožera izraelske vojske poručio je da rezultati pokazuju duboko nepovjerenje građana prema aktualnom premijeru.
- ANSA (Italy)20:55
Il Likud primo ma non c'è maggioranza, volano i partiti arabi. Affluenza record
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)20:57
Wie es bisher aussieht, hat das Regierungsbündnis von Benjamin Netanjahu die Wahl in Israel verloren. Doch auch der Herausforderer Gadi Eisenkot verfehlt mit seinem Oppositionsbündnis die Mehrheit.
- Index.hr (Croatia)21:02
EISENKOT je najavio da će "odmah djelovati" kako bi Netanyahuovu vladu zamijenio "što je prije moguće".
- The Hill21:03
TEL AVIV — Early returns in Israel’s election Tuesday evening showed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc neck and neck with the “Change” coalition headed by the bereaved retired general and leader of the center-right Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot. Eisenkot’s grouping is slightly edging out Netanyahu's bloc. But Israel’s complicated coalition negotiations — and Netanyahu’s...
- France Info (France)21:09
Le "bloc du changement" emmené par le centriste Gadi Eisenkot récolte entre 52 et 53 sièges sur les 120 que compte la Knesset, tandis que la coalition sortante du Premier ministre en recueille 50, selon ces premières tendances.
- Die Zeit (Germany)21:10
Das Lager des Oppositionspolitikers Gadi Eisenkot liegt Prognosen zufolge knapp vor dem Benjamin Netanjahus. Dessen Likud-Partei könnte dennoch stärkste Kraft werden.
- Novinky (Czechia)21:31
Lídr izraelské opoziční strany Jašar Gadi Eisenkot označil první povolební odhady za jasné odmítnutí vlády premiéra Benjamina Netanjahua. Pokud se výsledky potvrdí, půjde podle něj o vítězství „odpovědné sionistické většiny“. Povolební odhady zatím dávají opozici náskok. Eisenkot slíbil, že se pokusí Netanjahuovu vládu nahradit a sestavit novou vládu, která mimo jiné prosadí všeobecnou brannou povinnost.
- jpost.com22:06
Netanyahu's bloc projected to win some 50 seats, compared to the opposition's 52-52 • Arab parties predicted to reach combined seat total of 17-18, complicating both blocs' efforts to form coalition
- Bloomberg Politics22:24
Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador to the US, says many Israelis are in shock as Gadi Eisenkot's bloc holds a narrow lead over Benjamin Netanyahu's, but cautions that the result could still change as votes are counted. Oren says that if Eisenkot cannot assemble the 61 seats needed to form a government, Israel could face another election while Netanyahu remains prime minister. He says time is working in Netanyahu's favor. Oren says a new prime minister could get a grace period in...
- jpost.com22:32
While Eisenkot and Netanyahu scored personal accomplishments, the question is whether the Israeli people have won. That will take time to know.
- jpost.com22:48Benjamin Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot? Israel's election leaves Isaac Herzog with an impossible choice
With Likud emerging as the largest party but Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc ahead in the initial exit polls, the president faces a difficult decision over who should be given the first opportunity.
- jpost.com22:48
Initial voting results gave his political bloc a 53-50 or 52-50 lead over the Netanyahu bloc according to Channels 11, 12, and 13, even as Netanyahu edged Eisenkot in head-to-head competition.
- 24sata (Croatia)22:58
Eisenkot je doživio veliku obiteljsku tragediju kada je njegov sin poginuo boreći se u Gazi u prvim mjesecima rata, a nedugo nakon toga izgubio je i dva nećaka...
- Google News - Top Stories23:14
Israel election: Israeli exit polls suggest no clear winner with Eisenkot's bloc just ahead of Netanyahu BBC Exit polls: Anti-Netanyahu bloc leads, Likud biggest party, neither side has clear path to a majority The Times of Israel Rise of Palestinian parties in Knesset will redraw Israel’s political landscape The Guardian What to Expect Now That Polls Are Closed in Israel The New York Times Israeli exit polls: Netanyahu bloc losing, but Eisenkot's short of clear majority Axios
- Euronews23:31
Supporters of Gadi Eisenkot celebrated in Tel Aviv as exit polls gave Israel's opposition bloc a narrow lead over Benjamin Netanyahu's camp, but no outright parliamentary majority.
- Le Figaro (France)23:39
Le centriste a également mis en garde le premier ministre contre toute utilisation de la sécurité d’Israël à des fins politiques.
- Tagesschau (Germany)23:55
Bei der Parlamentswahl in Israel erreichen Prognosen zufolge weder Premierminister Netanjahu noch sein wichtigster Gegner Eisenkot eine Mehrheit. Eisenkot kündigte dennoch an, eine Regierung bilden zu wollen.
- The Guardian World23:57edited after publishing
Exit polls indicate opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot will have to work with Arab-Israeli leaders to have a hope of governing Israeli elections: live updates Full report: Coalition talks loom as Israel exit polls suggest Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs tied Israel election: what we know so far The big gains made by Palestinian parties in Israel’s general election pose an urgent and fundamental challenge to the country’s mainstream opposition: either cooperate with Arab Israelis or hand Benjamin...
Wed, 28 October 2026
64 reports- La Repubblica (Italy)00:00
L’opposizione guidata dal generale non ha i numeri per governare. Il nodo dell’appoggio esterno da parte dei partiti palestinesi
- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:17
Gadi Eisenkot warns Netanyahu against using Israel’s security for political gain, pledges government representing all sections of society
- Al Jazeera English00:30
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot says millions of Israelis voted for change, tired of Netanyahu’s ‘lies’.
- Al Jazeera English00:43
Despite narrower exit poll figures, opposition leaders insisted the result was a defeat for the government.
- Google News - Top Stories01:45
Netanyahu, Eisenkot blocs running close, but both shy of majority Axios Israel just voted in a critical election. But we still don’t know what the ultimate outcome will be CNN Coalition talks loom as Israel exit polls suggest Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs tied The Guardian Arab Parties’ Strong Showing May Bring Role in Formation of Israel’s Next Government The New York Times Israel’s voters deny Binyamin Netanyahu a majority The Economist
- Le Monde English01:47
The partial results are likely to change, with several exit polls showing Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc and that of opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot neck and neck, neither securing a majority.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)02:12
Lider izraelskiej opozycji Gadi Eisenkot zaapelował do premiera Benjamina Netanjahu o wycofanie się z życia politycznego. W wystąpieniu po ogłoszeniu sondaży exit poll były szef sztabu armii oświadczył, że wyborcy jednoznacznie opowiedzieli się przeciwko dalszym rządom wieloletniego premiera. Wyniki wskazują jednak na głęboki pat w Knesecie – żaden z głównych bloków nie zdobył większości pozwalającej na samodzielne stworzenie rządu.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)02:12
Lider izraelskiej opozycji Gadi Ajzenkot zaapelował do premiera Binjamina Netanjahu o wycofanie się z życia politycznego. W wystąpieniu po ogłoszeniu sondaży exit poll były szef sztabu armii oświadczył, że wyborcy jednoznacznie opowiedzieli się przeciwko dalszym rządom wieloletniego premiera. Wyniki wskazują jednak na głęboki pat w Knesecie – żaden z głównych bloków nie zdobył większości pozwalającej na samodzielne stworzenie rządu.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)02:13
Shas party official suggests joining Eisenkot government under acceptable conscription terms, while opposition party leader backs Arab support to replace Netanyahu
- Anadolu Agency (AA)02:35
Likud leads with 24.1% of the vote, followed by Eisenkot’s Yashar party with 16.1%
- Bloomberg Politics02:47edited after publishing
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Netanyahu Overtakes Eisenkot With Half Israeli Votes CountedIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu edged ahead of opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot in the country’s tightly fought election, though a surge in the Arab vote ensured neither has a clear path toward forming a government.
- Google News - Top Stories02:48
Netanyahu, Eisenkot stake rival claims to lead Israel after deadlocked vote Reuters Arab Parties’ Strong Showing May Bring Role in Formation of Israel’s Next Government The New York Times Israel’s voters deny Binyamin Netanyahu a majority The Economist Israel elections: Arab parties could hold key as Netanyahu and Eisenkot fall short of victory BBC With over 66% of ballots counted, Netanyahu-led bloc at 56 seats The Times of Israel
- Times of India03:50
The Yashar party leader has emerged as a central opposition figure as exit polls suggest a deadlock, with neither camp projected to secure the 61 seats needed to form a government.
- RMF24 (Poland)04:19
Ajzenkot wzywa Netanjahu do odejścia. „Społeczeństwo zagłosowało za zmianą”
- Polsat News (Poland)04:34
Lider izraelskiej opozycji Gadi Ajzenkot wezwał premiera Binjamina Netanjahu do odejścia z polityki. - Społeczeństwo zagłosowało za zmianą - ocenił. We wtorek w Izraelu odbyły się wybory parlamentarne. Z sondaży exit poll wynika, że nie udało wyłonić się w nich wyraźnego zwycięzcy.
- France Info (France)04:45edited after publishing
Si le "bloc du changement" emmené par le centriste Gadi Eisenkot disposait d'une avance de quelques sièges sur la coalition sortante mardi soir, la tendance s'est inversée durant la nuit, sans que se dégage pour autant une majorité.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)04:47
None of the projections give either bloc the 61 seats needed for a parliamentary majority
- Bloomberg Politics04:52
Israel’s election has so far delivered an electoral cliffhanger, with Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot’s blocs short of the 61 seats needed for a parliamentary majority. Bloomberg's Dan Williams breaks down what this means and what could be next. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Le Monde (France)04:57
Selon des résultats provisoires, mercredi matin, le camp Nétanyahou est en net recul, mais l’opposition, emmenée par Gadi Eisenkot, échoue à détrôner le Likoud, aucun des deux blocs n’étant en position de former un gouvernement. Les partis arabes effectuent une percée historique et pèseront sur les futures coalitions.
- Die Zeit (Germany)05:00
Die Wahl in Israel hat keinen klaren Sieger. Wie könnte sich Netanjahu an der Regierung halten – und wie könnte Eisenkot ihn ablösen? Und: Frank S. erwartet sein Urteil.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)05:23
Eisenkot's opposition bloc projected to win 47 seats, while Arab parties could hold balance of power with 16 seats
- Anadolu Agency (AA)05:23
Eisenkot's opposition bloc projected to win 47 seats, while Arab parties could hold balance of power with 16 seats
- en.ce.cn05:45
- middleeasteye.net05:45
- middleeasteye.net05:45
- china.org.cn05:45
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot said Tuesday night that exit polls showing his bloc ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition reflected a "complete lack of confidence" in Netanyahu's government, vowing to move swiftly to replace it, as the projections pointed to a parliamentary election deadlock.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:13
Eisenkot's opposition bloc projected to secure 49 seats, Arab parties 15, with neither major bloc commanding parliamentary majority
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)06:24
Prve izlazne ankete nakon parlamentarnih izbora u Izraelu pokazuju da je oporbeni blok predvođen Gadijem Eisenkotom osvojio više zastupničkih mjesta od koalicije premijera Benjamina Netanyahua, ali nijedna strana nema potrebnu većinu za sastavljanje vlade. Prema privremenim rezultatima, nakon prebro...
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)06:34
Po przeliczeniu ponad połowy głosów w wyborach parlamentarnych w Izraelu blok Benjamina Netanjahu zdobywa 55 mandatów, czyli 6 poniżej wymaganej większości. Jego główny rywal, Gadi Eisenkot, może liczyć na 49 miejsc, przelicza portal Ynet Global. Ostateczne wyniki mogą ulec zmianie, ponieważ wciąż trwa liczenie m.in. rekordowej liczby głosów żołnierzy.
- ANSA (Italy)06:38
- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:42
Avigdor Liberman, leader of Yisrael Beiteinu, calls on Likud members to ‘raise the flag of rebellion,’ accusing Netanyahu of having ‘destroyed the national camp’
- BBC News World06:52
The two main blocs appear to have too few seats to form the next government without reliance on Arab parties.
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)07:20
- N1 Info (Croatia)07:20
Nakon izbora održanih u utorak, izraelski premijer Benjamin Netanyahu i njegov politički suparnik Gadi Eisenkot iznijeli su suprotstavljene tvrdnje o
- Libération (France)07:22edited after publishing
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EN DIRECT – Elections en Israël : légère avance de Nétanyahou après 50,1 % des bulletins dépouillésAvec plus de 88 % des bulletins dépouillés, les projections accordent 53 sièges à la coalition du Premier ministre sortant, qui n’atteint pas la majorité (61 sièges). Face à lui, l’opposition menée par Gadi Eisenkot en remporterait 48, tandis que les listes arabes atteindraient 19 sièges.
- 24sata (Croatia)07:23
Prema izraelskim medijima, nakon prebrojavanja oko 48,4 posto glasova, očekuje se da će Netanyahuov blok osvojiti 55 mandata, Eisenkotov 50, a arapske stranke 15 mandata
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)07:44
Prema zadnjim podacima, arapske stranke osvajaju 15 mandata
- Channel News Asia07:58
More than half of the votes have been counted in the Israeli election, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu narrowly ahead of former military chief Gadi Eisenkot.
- La Repubblica (Italy)08:25“Tutti ci parlano, non solo Eisenkot”. Dietro al successo delle liste arabe: chi sono, cosa vogliono
Nel confronto serrato tra il blocco di Eisenkot e la maggioranza di Netanyahu, i due leader arabi acquisiscono un peso mai avuto: Ra’am e la Lista Comune possono arrivare fino a 18-19 seggi, contro i dieci del 2022
- chennaionline.com08:40
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political bloc was leading rival Gadi Eisenkot's bloc in the country's general election, according to preliminary results released on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. However, neither side had secured enough seats to form a government independently. The results showed a closely contested election, with political parties facing the challenge of building alliances to reach a parliamentary majority.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)09:13
Zwar hat Israels Opposition ihren Vorsprung zum Netanjahu-Lager in den Hochrechnungen wieder eingebüßt. Gadi Eisenkot und seinem Bündnis könnte trotzdem ein Weg zur Macht offenstehen.
- Bloomberg Politics09:52
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken the lead over opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot in the country’s tight election with more than 70% of the votes counted. Neither has a clear path toward forming a government so far, with Netanyahu’s bloc projected to win 54 seats and Eisenkot’s 47 in the 120-member Knesset, or parliament, as of Wednesday morning. 19 seats are going to Israeli Arab parties. Abeer Abu Omar reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Bloomberg Politics10:51
Benjamin Netanyahu edged ahead of opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot as votes were counted in a tight Israeli election — but neither has a clear path toward forming a government. Dan Williams explains. (Source: Bloomberg)
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- Tagesschau (Germany)11:32edited after publishing
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Knesset-Wahl in Israel: Prognosen zeigen Patt-Situation in IsraelNach der Wahl in Israel gibt es laut Hochrechnungen für kein politisches Lager eine Mehrheit im Parlament. Sowohl Eisenkot als auch Netanjahu kündigten dennoch an, eine Regierung bilden zu wollen.
- The Guardian World11:33
Benjamin Netanyahu vows to form new coalition while opposition bloc leader says result shows prime minister should step down. Plus, a scathing review of Elon Musk’s AI-generated version of The Odyssey Good morning. Israel could be in for weeks of political haggling after exit polls and partial official results showed neither Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition nor the opposition bloc led by the former general Gadi Eisenkot had won enough seats to form a government. With 70% of the vote, or 4m...
- El Mundo (Spain)11:34
Tanto el bloque de Eisenkot como el de Netanyahu están lejos de las 61 escaños necesarios para tener mayoría absoluta en la Knéset, de 120 diputados Leer
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)12:33edited after publishing
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Nahost: Opposition: Netanjahu-Regierung wurde „gefeuert“Nach Angaben des Zentralen Wahlausschusses sind mehr als 80 Prozent der Stimmen ausgezählt. Netanjahus Block liegt mit aktuell 54 Sitzen vor dem Lager Eisenkots. Die arabischen Parteien kommen derzeit auf zusammen 17 Sitze.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)12:53
Eine Regierung ohne Benjamin Netanjahu ist möglich. Dazu muss der Herausforderer Gadi Eisenkot einen Weg einschlagen, der unbequem ist. Aber eine friedlichere Zukunft verheißt.
- Google News - Top Stories13:44
Israel Election Results Live Updates: Exit Polls Show No Clear Winner The New York Times Who is Gadi Eisenkot, the man with the best chance to oust Netanyahu? AP News Israel’s voters deny Binyamin Netanyahu a majority The Economist A record Arab vote brings a painful dilemma for Israel’s opposition The Washington Post Israel faces weeks of political wrangling after deadlocked election Axios
- Al Jazeera English14:30
Exit poll projections show that if Eisenkot’s bloc teamed up with Arab parties, they could potentially unseat Bibi.
- BBC News World14:30
With 85% of votes counted, all signs point to an impasse. The most likely outcome may be new elections.
- NYT World15:20
To form a government, Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot needs to either join forces with Arab parties — anathema to many Israelis — or with members of Benjamin Netanyahu’s alliance.
- Axios15:28
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's electoral coalition opened a sizable lead over Gadi Eisenkot's opposition bloc with 85 percent of the vote counted. But while Netanyahu outperformed exit polls, which had Eisenkot's opposition coalition ahead, neither bloc will clear a 61-seat majority. That sets the stage for weeks of wrangling over the country's next government. Why it matters: Netanyahu will emerge from the election down but not out. His bloc is on pace to secure...
- Le Figaro (France)15:30
RECIT - Les deux partis palestiniens d’Israël s’imposent comme la troisième force au sein de la Knesset. Faiseurs de rois, ils sont confrontés, pour l’instant, au refus catégorique que leur oppose Gadi Eisenkot. Ce qui favorise Benyamin Netanyahou.
- Die Zeit (Germany)16:24
Nach der Wahl in Israel liegt Netanjahus Lager vorn, hat aber keine Mehrheit. Wie könnte eine neue Regierung aussehen? Und: Flávio Bolsonaro setzt sich in die USA ab.
- Le Figaro (France)18:12
RÉCIT - Benyamin Netanyahou, premier à la Knesset, n’atteint pas la majorité. Gadi Eisenkot aura du mal à former un gouvernement sans le soutien des partis arabes.
- Libération (France)18:15
Si le Premier ministre aux dix-neuf ans de pouvoir a malgré tout rassemblé une bonne partie des Israéliens, les Palestiniens du pays se sont aussi mobilisés en masse pour l’évincer, en votant pour les partis arabes. Gadi Eisenkot n’aura d’autre choix que de se rapprocher de ces derniers pour peser.
- Al Jazeera English18:31
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot are both claiming victory in Israel’s election
- theguardian.com19:58
Projections show votes for Palestinian parties surged in a tight contest that saw the highest turnout in decades
- The Hill19:59
Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot is looking to be Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s primary opponent in an election cycle where Israelis are growing displeased with current leadership. Eisenkot worked in the Israeli military for 41 years before eventually serving as the country’s military chief. He has hammered Netanyahu for security failures, calling him an “anti-leader,”...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:37
Netanyahu would serve as prime minister for 2 years before handing power to Eisenkot in exchange for political retirement and full pardon, according to Channel 14; Israeli president’s office denies report
- israelnationalnews.com22:05
The bloc opposed to Netanyahu is considering a move to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana in just two weeks, with Yair Lapid emerging as one of the leading candidates for the posit
- Japan Times22:15
With turnout at a record high, Israeli broadcasters put Netanyahu's bloc on course to win 53 seats in parliament, with the opposition bloc of Gadi Eisenkot with 48.