
2026-10-15 16:41 UTC · Haaretz
In Eilat, Gadi Eisenkot has the hometown advantage. Is it enough to shake Netanyahu?
Lead
The opposition frontrunner got his humble start in this desert town at Israel's southern tip. Those who knew him then saw no obvious signs of a future leader, but could the bashfulness they recall be the key to his appeal?
Political framing
Pro-Left POI: Left 60
- Pro‑Left 70%
- Pro‑Right 10%
- Neutral 20%