Tiberias Election Puzzle: Will Native Son Eisenkot Challenge Netanyahu's Grip?
Translated & summarized from TheMarker by baba
In Tiberias, a city with deep historical and religious significance, many residents still support Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite Gadi Eisenkot, a native and former IDF Chief of Staff, running for office. Campaign posters in the city heavily feature Netanyahu and Itamar Ben-Gvir, with Eisenkot having a minimal public presence ahead of the upcoming elections.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Many Tiberias residents still favor Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over native son Gadi Eisenkot.
- Gadi Eisenkot, former IDF Chief of Staff, has a minimal public presence in his hometown.
- Benjamin Netanyahu and Itamar Ben-Gvir dominate Tiberias's election campaign posters.
- Tiberias residents express feelings of neglect and abandonment in the city.
- The city of Tiberias has a history spanning over 2,000 years.
Despite being a native of Tiberias and a former IDF Chief of Staff, Gadi Eisenkot faces a challenge in gaining political traction in his hometown, where many residents still favor Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A visit to the city, which boasts over 2,000 years of history and significance for Judaism and Christianity, reveals a sentiment of neglect and abandonment rather than missed opportunities.
With an election just over a week away, campaign posters in Tiberias prominently feature Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, often with the slogan "Does not surrender." Following Netanyahu, Itamar Ben-Gvir, chairman of Otzma Yehudit, also has a significant presence. Gadi Eisenkot, who left Tiberias for Eilat at a young age with his family, is barely visible in the public space.
