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Israel's future may hinge on ex-IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot
Gadi Eisenkot, a former IDF chief, could unseat Netanyahu this month if his bid to weaken the populist right works, one columnist argues; Skip is already taking notes.
At a glance
- First reported by The Free Press: “The Future of Israel May Belong to This Man”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 9:21 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger.
- Topics: Israel.
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What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA column in The Free Press argues that the Netanyahu era could end this month, with a win by Gadi Eisenkot.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSkip Waverly is live outside a very damp campaign office tonight.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentHank, I'm standing outside a campaign office, and behind me you can see a lot of rain and one locked door.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentEisenkot is the former IDF chief, and the writer calls him plainspoken.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThe column says he wants to disempower the populist right, and that is a big job.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentPlain speaking is also my whole brand, and some folks at the desk might want to notice that.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNoted.

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentI'm just saying, if plain talk wins elections, then a man in a wet jacket who says what he sees is ready for a bigger chair. Skip Waverly, BBN.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Skip, and please dry off before you run for anything.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorRosa, I hear you've got a case tonight, and I hope the suspect is easier to read than that column.
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