Israeli officials say Netanyahu pressured the military to attack Iran before the 2026 election.

Updated 2026-10-29 · told from many outlets at once

Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli army chief, is challenging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's upcoming election. The Netanyahu bloc leads with 54 seats and is projected to gain 56, while Eisenkot's bloc has 49. A majority in the 120-seat Knesset requires 61 seats.

Gadi Eisenkot is seeking to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's election.
Eisenkot's son and two nephews were killed in the Gaza war.
Eisenkot served as chief of staff from 2015 to 2019.
Eisenkot strongly criticizes Netanyahu's war strategy.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government bloc leads the Israeli elections with 54 seats.
Gadi Ejzenkot vowed to end Hamas's rule within 18 months if elected.
Eisenkot founded the Yashar party in 2025.
Neither the Netanyahu bloc nor the Eisenkot bloc has a guaranteed majority.
Fifty-three point seven percent of the votes have been counted.
Eisenkot served in the Israeli military for 41 years.
Gadi Eisenkot's parents immigrated from Morocco.
Netanyahu has served as Israel's Prime Minister for 19 years.
Binyamin Netanyahu attempted to organize a new air attack against Iran.
Eisenkot resigned from the emergency war cabinet in June 2024.

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