Israel: Netanyahu and Eisenkot clash over Palestinian statehood ahead of elections

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Ahead of Israeli elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opponent Gadi Eisenkot have clashed over Palestinian statehood, with Eisenkot releasing a video of Netanyahu supporting a Palestinian state and accusing him of weakness. Both candidates are framing the election as a choice between their vision and the establishment of a Palestinian state, with polls indicating a close race and no clear majority for either bloc.

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Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Thu, 10/15/2026 - 10:22 Election rivals trade accusations over support for Palestinian statehood, military recruitment and Israel’s wars An advert in Ramat Gan shows Benjamin Netanyahu (R) and former chief of the general staff and leader of the Yashar party Gadi Eisenkot, on 23 September 2026 (Jack Guez/AFP) Off As Israel's elections draw closer, the establishment of a Palestinian state has taken centre stage in the campaigns of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an

Israel: Netanyahu and Eisenkot clash over Palestinian statehood ahead of elections

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