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Israeli candidate Eisenkot pledges to unite country as Netanyahu deems him 'soft' on Iran

A billboard features Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) of the Likud party and former military chief and leader of the centrist Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot, ahead of polls on October 27.
A road sign stands in front of a large billboard featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) of the Likud party and former military chief and leader of the centrist Yashar party Gadi Eisenkot in Ramat Gan on October 20, 2026. © Jack Guez, AFP

Israeli presidential candidate Gadi Eisenkot's pledge made Sunday to "heal" Israeli society after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's divisive tenure resonated with some voters attending his final campaign rally before polling begins Tuesday. Netanyahu meanwhile received fresh backing for re-election from US President Donald Trump and deemed Eisenkot "soft" on Iran.

Israeli election contender Gadi Eisenkot on Sunday vowed to unite the country as he held his final major rally before the vote, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received fresh backing from US President Donald Trump.

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