Benjamin Netanyahu, a dominant figure in Israeli politics for decades, faces a potential challenge from former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot ahead of the nation's general election. With less than three months until the election, some polls indicate Netanyahu is struggling, while Eisenkot, less known internationally, is being described by some as the ‘anti-Netanyahu’.
David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, who has spent time with Eisenkot for a profile piece, is examining the political landscape. Eisenkot's emergence as a political figure follows a long career in the Israeli military, culminating in his role as chief of the general staff. His background as a military leader and his contrasting political positioning have positioned him as a notable contender against the long-standing leadership of Netanyahu.
The political environment in Israel has seen Netanyahu as a central figure for over a year, with many Israelis having grown up knowing him as either prime minister or a significant political player. The potential shift represented by Eisenkot's candidacy suggests a possible change in the established political order. Remnick's reporting aims to explore the substance behind Eisenkot's 'anti-Netanyahu' label and his potential impact on Israeli politics.