Israel’s Opposition Faces Internal Divisions That Could Aid Netanyahu’s Return
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First reported by Maariv · 8 hours ago
What happened
Ahead of Israel’s October 28 elections, the opposition bloc shows promise but risks fragmentation without unified leadership, potentially enabling Netanyahu’s return despite his weakened campaign. Former military chief Gadi Eizenkot leads the opposition, but internal divisions threaten government formation. The article also highlights rising settler violence in the West Bank and its security and political implications.
- 01Israel’s opposition bloc leads in polls but risks self-defeat due to leadership disputes.
- 02Gadi Eizenkot has overtaken Bennett and Lieberman as the opposition’s leading candidate.
- 03Opposition leaders have yet to commit publicly to backing a single prime minister candidate.
- 04Netanyahu’s campaign is weak, lacking energy, candidates, and clear messaging.
- 05Netanyahu could exploit opposition splits to form a government with unlikely allies.
- 06Rising Jewish settler violence in the West Bank poses security and diplomatic challenges.
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