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Eisenkot surges past Likud in Israeli election polls by wide margin
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Former military chief Avichay Eisenkot has surpassed Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party by a significant margin in Israeli election betting markets, the Ma'an wire agency reported. The shift marks a dramatic reversal in electoral projections ahead of upcoming balloting.
Eisenkot, who previously served as Israel's chief of staff, has emerged as a potential challenger to Netanyahu's political dominance through his National Unity party. The polling movement reflects shifting momentum in one of Israel's most volatile electoral cycles.
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