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This grieving father and ex-general could test the grip of Israel's longest serving prime minister
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Sam Metz And Julia Frankel, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 30, 2026
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Key points Further details about Eisenkot's candidacy and the upcoming elections can be found through KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, which is following the story and providing updates as more information becomes available. Gadi Eisenkot, a leading general, had previously quit the war Cabinet due to disagreements with the prime minister's strategy in Gaza.
A former Israeli general is emerging as a challenger to Israel's prime minister. Gadi Eisenkot, a leading general, had previously quit the war Cabinet due to disagreements with the prime minister's strategy in Gaza.
Eisenkot is now being seen as a serious contender in upcoming elections, which are scheduled to take place in the fall. His centrist political stance may pose a threat to the current prime minister's position.
Further details about Eisenkot's candidacy and the upcoming elections can be found through KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, which is following the story and providing updates as more information becomes available.
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Category: government Published: June 30, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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