{
  "id": 1750462,
  "title": "'October 7, haredi-lite list': Eisenkot, Bennett, opposition leaders react to Likud's primaries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/october-7-haredi-lite-list-eisenkot-bennett-opposition-leaders-react",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T16:52:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-905909"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Opposition leaders swiftly turned the Likud primary results into campaign material, criticizing the party for various issues. Gadi Eisenkot of Yashar accused Likud of being responsible for the October 7 disaster, involving haredi influence, mass draft evasion, and a loss of statesmanship. Yair Lapid emphasized the character of the party, while Avigdor Liberman highlighted haredi influence and the draft issue. Yair Golan presented the slate as a reason for optimism in his own political camp.",
  "summary": "Gadi Eisenkot called the Likud slate the \"October 7 list,\" while Yair Lapid said the party \"needs a break from power\" and Avigdor Liberman accused it of becoming \"haredi-lite.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "Opposition leaders criticize Likud for October 7 disaster, haredi influence, draft evasion.",
    "Gadi Eisenkot of Yashar blames Likud for October 7, party's character.",
    "Yair Golan's slate offers optimism for alternative political camp."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Har Hevron surprises with a record 80% voter turnout in Likud primaries",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/har-hevron-surprises-with-a-record-80-voter-turnout-in-likud-primaries",
        "published": "2026-08-18T18:50:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}