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Eisenkot's Knesset party slate leaves Israel's anti-Netanyahu bloc concerned

Yashar's slate features individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life, but with unclear political positions. 'The liberal camp needs leadership whose stance can be known in advance,' an opposition source says

Eisenkot's Knesset party slate leaves Israel's anti-Netanyahu bloc concerned

Israel's opposition bloc is concerned about the Knesset party slate led by Gadi Eisenkot, with one source saying the liberal camp needs leadership with clear stances. The source, quoted by Haaretz, noted that Eisenkot's slate features individuals from various backgrounds but with unclear political positions.

Meanwhile, a different party, B Yachad, led by Naftali Bennett, has unveiled its Knesset slate, including retired IDF general Noam Tibon, who received the sixth spot. According to the Jerusalem Post, Tibon expressed confidence in Bennett's leadership, saying he was a "great prime minister" who learned from his mistakes. Tibon's comments came as B Yachad, an alliance between Bennett and Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid Party, is projected to win around 15 seats.

Tibon stated that B Yachad has a plan to "fix Israel after the chaos of October 7" and described the party as a team of professionals. He also expressed optimism about Bennett's experience and leadership.

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