Netanyahu Faces Eisenkot as Israelis Begin Voting — SkimNews
Get the Geopolitics newsletter
Daily geopolitics — wars, elections, sanctions, the diplomatic moves that move markets. Free.
- Voting began in Israel on 27 Oct 2026 in a high-stakes election.
- Netanyahu faces a challenge from former military chief Eisenkot amid divisions over the genocidal war in Gaza, the war on Iran, and Israel’s growing international isolation.
Why it matters: With voting underway on 27 October 2026, Netanyahu and Eisenkot are the named political poles, while divisions over the wars in Gaza and Iran and Israel’s international isolation define the contest. The election therefore links the country’s wartime crises directly to Netanyahu’s ability to retain political support.
Ask SkimNews
