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Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli army chief, has emerged as a leading challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He heads a broad opposition bloc with recent polling suggesting a potential shift in power. The political landscape has been reshaped by fallout from the Hamas attacks of October 2023, military campaigns, and debates over conscription.

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, faces an international arrest warrant over alleged war crimes in Gaza, a corruption trial, and a multi-front conflict with Iran as he campaigns for an October 27 election that could determine his political future. The October 7 Hamas attack and subsequent wars have challenged his 'Mr Security' reputation, with human rights groups accusing Israel of genocide under his leadership.

Ex-general Gadi Eisenkot, whose son died in Gaza, is emerging as a major political challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's upcoming elections. Eisenkot, leading the centrist party 'Yashar!', criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza strategy and positions himself as a unifying, non-polarizing alternative. His military background and personal loss have bolstered his credibility among Israelis.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will seek re-election in Israel's upcoming vote, despite public doubts from US President Donald Trump and ongoing challenges from a three-year war and a corruption trial. Netanyahu faces criticism for not achieving war aims set after Hamas's October 2023 attack.

Netanyahu will seek re-election, his Likud Party announced after Trump expressed doubts. The election must be held by October.

The Knesset revoked an order by Smotrich expanding the personal import tax exemption to $130. The Finance minister criticized the move for 'hurting the pockets of Israeli citizens,' while Likud party members opposed it, arguing it harms local industry.

Israel's ruling coalition proposes early elections due to pressure from ultra-Orthodox parties over military service exemptions, potentially leading to a collapse of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. The proposal was submitted to dissolve parliament and pave the way for early elections. Netanyahu's coalition is at risk of collapse.

Netanyahu's rivals have formed an alliance ahead of elections in an attempt to unseat him. The alliance's strength is uncertain, and it is unclear if they can successfully topple Netanyahu. The outcome of the election will depend on the unity and strategy of the opposing bloc.