Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Former Israeli general Gadi Eisenkot is launching a bold political challenge to Prime Minister Netanyahu, vowing to bring unity, strategy, and reform to a fractured nation. With a military career spanning four decades and personal tragedy—including the deaths of his son and two nephews in Gaza—Eisenkot positions himself as a credible, empathetic leader who understands soldiers’ sacrifices. His centrist “Straight!” party is campaigning on national security and a controversial push for mandatory military service for ultra-Orthodox Jews, contrasting sharply with Netanyahu’s polarizing image and…