By Fatma Younis
Israel's opposition leaders have backed Eisenkot in an effort to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the 2026 general election.
Election context
The announcement comes as Israel heads to the polls amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Observers are questioning whether a potential Netanyahu loss could change conditions in Gaza.
Key questions
Analysts are debating what the election results might mean for the future of Israeli policy and the conflict with Palestinians.
