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Likud Faces Potential Upheaval as Gadi Eizenkot and Gilad Erdan Challenge Netanyahu Ahead of 2026 Elections

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First reported by Maariv · 8 hours ago

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Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, Likud faces internal challenges from Gadi Eizenkot and Gilad Erdan, recalling the party's 2006 electoral collapse. Eizenkot's unique background and Erdan's right-wing alternative strategy threaten Netanyahu's leadership, raising fears of a political upheaval within Likud.

01Likud fears a 2006-style upheaval as Eizenkot and Erdan challenge Netanyahu ahead of 2026 elections.
02Eizenkot's unique background appeals to traditional Likud voters, unsettling Netanyahu.
03Likud shifts attacks from Eizenkot to Yair Golan to weaken Eizenkot indirectly.
04Erdan aims to attract disillusioned right-wing Likud voters, seeking 9-10 Knesset seats.
05Erdan could act as a proxy for Avigdor Lieberman, complicating right-wing coalition dynamics.
06Both challengers highlight Likud's significant internal challenges post-October 7 massacre.

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