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Gadi Eisenkot leads some Israeli election polls

Gadi Eisenkot leads most cited Israeli election surveys, while Likud gains in one poll. The headline provides no indication of an election result or immediate policy change.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 13, 2026, 9:10 AM UTC.

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A possible change in Israel's future government could affect its war and regional policies, though the political outcome remains uncertain.

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