# Will Eisenkot succeed in ‘minefield of Israeli politics’ where ‘so many other generals’ have failed?

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/will-eisenkot-succeed-in-minefield-of-israeli-politics-where-so-many-other-generals-have-failed/
- Published: 2026-11-09T20:03:31+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T23:36:57+00:00
- Original publisher: France 24 (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/spotlight/20261109-will-eisenkot-succeed-in-minefield-of-israeli-politics-where-so-many-other-generals-have-failed
- Topics: Middle East, World

## Key points

- Eisenkot faces obstacles in trying to build a coalition against Netanyahu.
- Opposition leaders’ reluctance to partner with Arab parties narrows their options.
- Israel’s political crisis also involves strained US ties and questions of inclusion.

## Summary

Anat Scheindlin examines former military chief Gadi Eisenkot’s chances of building a coalition capable of unseating Benjamin Netanyahu, whose political resilience has repeatedly surprised opponents. She argues that Israel’s crisis runs deeper than a contest between leaders, involving democratic inclusion, national identity and the country’s long-term direction.

The opposition’s reluctance to work with Arab parties limits its options, Scheindlin says, calling this a self-imposed constraint. Israel’s old bipartisan support in Washington has also eroded, which she largely attributes to Netanyahu’s decision to tie the relationship to one US party and increasingly to one person. The likely near-term outcomes are parliamentary deadlock or a fragile minority government, amid concerns about international isolation and skilled citizens leaving the country.

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