Israel votes soon in an election shaped by the Oct. 7 attacks and the war in Gaza that followed. With former general Gadi Eisenkot’s party holding a slight lead in the polls, could this be the end of Benjamin Netanyahu’s long reign as prime minister?
An Eisenkot victory, however, is unlikely to signal a major shift in foreign policy, reflecting a broader rightward turn in Israeli politics. Beyond domestic policy, the outcome of the election carries significant regional stakes and could reshape Israel’s ties with other countries, including the US.
Even If Israelis Spurn Netanyahu, His Agenda Will Live On: https://bloom.bg/47q380r
The Jewish state’s longest-serving leader risks losing this month’s election, but he has reshaped Israeli politics in his image.
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