https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-future-of-israel-may-belong-to-this-manContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-future-of-israel-may-belong-to-this-manhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-future-of-israel-may-belong-to-this-man#u130272Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:55:29 +0000Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot is running to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the October 27 election. Leading the Yashar party, Eisenkot aims to overtake Likud by a "significant" margin and draw votes from the opposition bloc. He has publicly stated that Netanyahu is unfit to lead another operation against Iran. While described as plainspoken and anti-Bibi, Eisenkot has been criticized for being evasive regarding peace plans. His campaign focuses on disempowering the populist right as Israelis grapple with feelings of abandonment.Why it mattersThe election occurs amid a