Gadi Eisenkot, the main election challenger of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is urging voters to unseat the "worst government" in Israel's history, calling on citizens to vote regardless of the heat or disruptions. Netanyahu faces a potential challenge to his leadership.
Key points
The election is likely to be a significant test of Netanyahu's popularity.: The election is likely to be a significant test of Netanyahu's popularity.
Eisenkot's campaign promises to replace the "worst government" in Israel's history.: Eisenkot's campaign promises to replace the "worst government" in Israel's history.
The election is expected to be closely watched for its impact on the political landscape.: The election is expected to be closely watched for its impact on the political landscape.
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Netanyahu rival Eisenkot urges voters to unseat 'worst govt' in Israeli history
27 October 2026 12:12 GMT
Gadi Eisenkot, the main election challenger of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urged voters on Tuesday to oust the "worst government" in Israel's history.
"I call on all citizens of Israel to go vote, not to buckle under the heat or the disruptions, to stick to the mission: to replace tonight the worst government since the state was established," he said.
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