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Polls Show Netanyahu Trailing Eisenkot; Risks Unlimited Rule

8/6/2026

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Israel's polls show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu trailing former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot's alliance in a close election.
Commentator Benn, a minority voice, warned Netanyahu could use security services to stay in power indefinitely and govern without a mandate.
Benn also said the Palestinian Authority is effectively controlled by COGAT, receives no funding, and faces worsening conditions in Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank.

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Israel's polls show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu trailing former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot's alliance in a close election.
Commentator Benn, a minority voice, warned Netanyahu could use security services to stay in power indefinitely and govern without a mandate.
Benn also said the Palestinian Authority is effectively controlled by COGAT, receives no funding, and faces worsening conditions in Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank.