{
  "id": 16529138,
  "title": "Israel’s Eisenkot vows unity as Netanyahu paints him as soft on Iran",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/israels-eisenkot-vows-unity-as-netanyahu-paints-him-as-soft-on-iran-16529138",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T21:15:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/10/26/israel-s-eisenkot-vows-unity-as-netanyahu-paints-him-as-soft-on-iran"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israeli election contender Gadi Eisenkot, speaking at a rally, pledged to unify the nation and address security and economic concerns. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to portray Eisenkot as weak on Iran. Netanyahu, known for emphasizing his security expertise, has cast Eisenkot as unsuitable for leadership and vowed to establish a commission investigating the events leading up to the Oct 7, 2023 Hamas attack during Netanyahu's tenure. Both Eisenkot and Netanyahu are currently tied in polls, but a ban on new surveys restricted any updates in the critical days leading up to the election. Eisenkot, a newcomer to politics, emphasized unity and truthfulness, appealing to voters seeking stability. Netanyahu, facing corruption charges, maintains that only he can prevent a Palestinian state and combat extremism. Eisenkot, advocating for a shift in leadership, urged supporters of Netanyahu's Likud party to reconsider their choices, stating that Israel cannot continue on its current path.",
  "summary": "Gadi Eisenkot pledged to heal divisions, portraying Benjamin Netanyahu as unfit to lead at his final major rally before Israelis vote.",
  "key_points": [],
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        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Israel's Eisenkot vows unity as Netanyahu paints him as soft on Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/israels-eisenkot-vows-unity-as-netanyahu-paints-him-as-soft-on-iran",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/idf-brass-fears-netanyahu-may-launch-iran-offensive-before-tuesdays",
        "published": "2026-10-25T21:36:34.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
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        "published": "2026-10-25T21:54:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/ex-mossad-chief-confirms-israeli-agents-remain-active-in-iran",
        "published": "2026-10-25T22:15:55.000Z"
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        "outlet": "France 24",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/report-idf-chief-pushes-back-on-netanyahus-order",
        "published": "2026-10-25T23:24:14.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Israel’s Eisenkot vows unity as Netanyahu paints him as soft on Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/israels-eisenkot-vows-unity-as-netanyahu-paints-him-as-soft-on-iran",
        "published": "2026-10-26T02:33:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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