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Gadi Eizenkot Surges Ahead in Israeli PM Prediction Markets, Netanyahu and Bennett Lag

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Gadi Eizenkot Surges Ahead in Israeli PM Prediction Markets, Netanyahu and Bennett Lag
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First reported by Walla · 2 hours ago

What happened

Prediction markets show former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot leading Israel's next prime minister race with 42%, ahead of Netanyahu at 34% and Bennett at 13%. Benny Gantz's chances have collapsed to under 1%.

  • 01Gadi Eizenkot leads prediction markets with 42% chance to become next Israeli PM.
  • 02Benjamin Netanyahu ranks second with 34% chance in the same markets.
  • 03Naftali Bennett trails at 13%, with rumors of his retirement soon.
  • 04Benny Gantz's chances have dropped below 1%, a sharp decline from previous polls.
  • 05Other candidates hold minimal chances, each around 1% or less.
  • 06Prediction markets diverge from traditional polls, indicating volatile election dynamics.

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SrugimRight · Hebrew42 minutes ago
Gadi Eizenkot Surges Ahead in Israeli PM Prediction Markets, Netanyahu and Bennett Lag
WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Gadi Eizenkot Surges Ahead in Israeli Prime Minister Betting Market, Outpacing Netanyahu

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