Not only in Israel: Middle Eastern countries await election results with bated breath

Middle Eastern countries are watching the Israeli election results with bated breath. Some seek a change in policy, while others hope the current order will continue. The article reviews the positions of regional leaders, including the King of Jordan, Mohammed bin Salman, and Ahmed al-Shara, as well as the growing interest in Gadi Eisenkot as an alternative candidate.

Not only in Israel are they waiting for the election results on October 27, but also in Middle Eastern countries. Some expect a change in Israeli policy, but there are also voices hoping the current order will remain. King Abdullah II of Jordan has expressed distaste for Israeli policy since October 7. Mohammed bin Salman, who spoke of imminent normalization, has now condemned the attacks in Gaza. Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara hopes for change after the elections, while a Druze minority in southern Syria supports Netanyahu. Lebanese politician Charles Jabbour praised Netanyahu for the blows he dealt to Hezbollah. In the Arab press, interest is growing in Gadi Eisenkot as a potential replacement for Netanyahu.