Even in the Arab world they are worried: what will happen if Netanyahu loses?

Arab media is extensively covering the eve of elections in Israel, expressing doubts about the possibility that a victory for Gadi Eisenkot will bring about a strategic change in Israeli policy on Iran, settlements, and Gaza. Commentators identify stylistic differences but narrow gaps in security policy.

A day before the elections in Israel, Arab media is extensively covering the struggle for power, expressing concern and doubts about the future of Israeli policy. Alongside hopes from some commentators for the end of Benjamin Netanyahu's term, there is growing fear that a victory for Gadi Eisenkot will not bring a significant strategic change. The website 'Al-Araby Al-Jadeed' warned of political stagnation that could lead to a renewal of war, emphasizing that the elections are taking place after three years of fighting against the backdrop of damage to Israel's international standing. Saudi channel Al-Sharq noted that opinion polls give an advantage to the change camp, but the key will be the ability to form a coalition of 61 Knesset members. Many commentators identify stylistic differences between the candidates, but narrow gaps in security policy on Iran, settlements, the Gaza Strip, and the possibility of establishing a Palestinian state. Thus, the elections are seen as a test of whether Israel can change direction or will settle for replacing the person at its head.