Gadi Eisenkot's Yisra party rises in Israeli polls, challenging Netanyahu

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Recent political polling in Israel indicates a significant shift in the country's party landscape. According to a Ma'ariv poll, Gadi Eisenkot's Yisra party is projected to secure 26 seats, surpassing Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, which is expected to receive 20 seats. The new 'Together' alliance, formed by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, is projected to win 14 seats. Collectively, the opposition block holds 60 seats compared to 49 for the current governing coalition.

Eisenkot, a former IDF Chief of Staff, has founded a new party named 'Geradeaus' (Straight Ahead) to challenge the current administration. He has centered his platform on the need for a state commission of inquiry to investigate the failures surrounding the October 7, 2023, attacks. His rise is attributed to growing public dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the war in Gaza and the subsequent impact on Israel's international standing. While the opposition aims to unseat Netanyahu, internal tensions remain regarding leadership and the specific policy directions for a future government.

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Benjamin Netanyahu · Gadi Eisenkot · Israel · Likud · Naftali Bennett · Yisra · Yisrael Beiteinu · Yisrael HaAliyah

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[● 4 SOURCES] Eisenkot promises to establish a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 attacks if elected. www.ikz-online.de · www.thueringer-allgemeine.de · www.wr.de · www.morgenpost.de
[● 2 SOURCES] Netanyahu's opponents total 60 seats, while the current coalition has 49 seats. www.sadanews.ps · palsawa.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The 'Together' alliance between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid is projected to win 14 seats. www.sadanews.ps · palsawa.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Likud is projected to win 20 seats. www.sadanews.ps · palsawa.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Gadi Eisenkot's Yisra party is projected to win 26 seats. www.sadanews.ps · palsawa.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Eisenkot has founded a new political party named 'Geradeaus' (Straight Ahead). www.ikz-online.de · www.thueringer-allgemeine.de · www.wr.de · www.morgenpost.de