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Former Israeli military chief gains on Netanyahu in 2026 race.
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Recent polling data from Kalshi and Polymarket shows former Israeli military chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot leading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in projections for the 2026 Israeli elections, according to Shehab Wire. The betting markets tracked public sentiment on the race as the country approached the vote.
Eisenkot's lead in the forecasts reflects eroding support for Netanyahu ahead of 2026. The former military commander has positioned himself as a potential alternative to the incumbent prime minister. The shift in the prediction markets suggests growing openness among Israeli voters to candidates outside Netanyahu's political orbit as the election cycle gains momentum.
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