Yashar

A pro-Eisenkot election billboard in Cyprus was defaced with Palestinian colors, covering the face of the Yashar chief and former IDF head. The twin billboards, aimed at Israeli tourists, sparked anger among locals.

Israel's general election on October 27 features Gadi Eisenkot as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The election is seen as a referendum on Netanyahu's leadership following the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. A recent Channel 12 poll shows Eisenkot's new party, Yashar, gaining traction.

Netanyahu, in a campaign video ahead of Tisha B’Av, promises to unite the country and urges citizens to look past political differences after attacking rival Eisenkot with AI-generated content. Religious Zionism, Yashar, and Noam have announced new candidates for the election.

A poll by Channel 13 indicates an opposition bloc led by Eisenkot could secure a narrow 61-seat majority in the Knesset. The survey shows Likud with 22 seats, Yashar with 21, and Bennett with 15. The coalition aims to prevent anti-Netanyahu voters from influencing the election.

Gadi Eisenkot, former Israeli defense chief, is emerging as the main rival to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's parliamentary elections. His centrist party Yashar! is currently second in polls behind Netanyahu's Likud. The election is scheduled for October 20 at the latest.

Polls indicate declining support for the Bennett-Lapid alliance as Eisenkot’s party gains traction. Together is projected to secure at least 15 seats, while Yashar polls at 20-22 seats, trailing the ruling Likud. Surveys suggest potential mergers may not significantly impact the balance between the blocs.

Two surveys indicate Yashar and Together political slates would tie in a Knesset vote, trailing Likud. A separate poll shows Eisenkot's party pulling ahead of Bennett's in the race to challenge Netanyahu.

The article discusses Israel's potential objections to a potential Iran deal, reports of a 60-day ceasefire, and new tensions over women serving in combat roles. It includes an interview with Gadi Eisenkot, head of Yashar, and insights from political reporter Tal Schneider.