"You don't become chief of staff without political considerations": Global media analyzes Gadi Eisenkot
The Financial Times analyzes Gadi Eisenkot in comparison to Netanyahu, presenting him as the complete opposite in terms of image and directness. The analysis notes that Netanyahu is trying to portray Eisenkot as a dangerous leftist, but the newspaper determines that the picture differs from reality. Polls show a lack of a majority for either candidate.
The British newspaper Financial Times analyzes the figure of Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, ahead of the 2026 elections, comparing him to Benjamin Netanyahu. The analysis highlights the differences between them: Eisenkot is presented as a direct person who is not obsessed with his image, unlike Netanyahu. However, it is noted that Netanyahu is trying to portray Eisenkot as a dangerous leftist who would undermine security, but the Financial Times determines that this picture does not match reality, as Eisenkot supports settlements and commits to eliminating Hamas within 18 months. His former chief of staff, Hanoch Daube, is quoted saying that Eisenkot is "not a vegetarian" and knows how to use force. Polls indicate a lack of a majority of 61 for either Eisenkot or Netanyahu, which could lead to a coalition supported by the Arab parties, despite the opposition of Bennett and Lieberman. Commentator Amos Harel warns that even if Netanyahu loses, he will not disappear quietly.