Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Eisenkot Leads Netanyahu in Israeli Election Polls
Israel is having an important election on October 27.
Gadi Eisenkot, a former military leader, is running against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Recent polls show Eisenkot's party might get more seats in the government than Netanyahu's party.
Eisenkot wants to make big changes, like making everyone serve in the military and setting up a special group to look into the Hamas attack.
Netanyahu's party wants to handle the inquiry differently.
Many people like Eisenkot because he seems responsible and has a plan to make Israel stronger and fairer.
Netanyahu has been in charge for a long time, but some people are not happy with how he's handling things.
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party leads in polls with 23 projected seats, ahead of Netanyahu's Likud with 22.
43% of respondents view Eisenkot as the most suitable candidate for prime minister, compared to 34% for Netanyahu.
Eisenkot's campaign focuses on security, institutional reform, and a state commission of inquiry into the Hamas attack.
Eisenkot proposes universal national service, including for ultra-Orthodox Jews and Arab citizens.
Netanyahu's coalition has advanced legislation exempting many Haredi men from military service.
- Who
- Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu
- What
- Israeli general election
- When
- October 27
- Where
- Israel
- Why
- Referendum on Netanyahu's leadership post-Hamas attack
Gadi Eisenkot's Campaign
Benjamin Netanyahu's Campaign
Military Service
Gadi Eisenkot's Campaign
Eisenkot proposes universal national service for all citizens, including ultra-Orthodox Jews and Arab citizens.
Benjamin Netanyahu's Campaign
Netanyahu's coalition has advanced legislation exempting many Haredi men from military service.
Inquiry into Hamas Attack
Gadi Eisenkot's Campaign
Eisenkot supports a state commission of inquiry into the Hamas attack, selected independently.
Benjamin Netanyahu's Campaign
Netanyahu's coalition proposes a commission with members selected by politicians.
- Election Date
- October 27
- Projected Seats for Yashar
- 23
- Projected Seats for Likud
- 22
- Eisenkot's Age
- 66
- Netanyahu's Support
- 34%
- Eisenkot's Support
- 43%