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An Israeli flag planted in Naqoura, a locality occupied in southern Lebanon, in July 2026. (Credit: Anwar Amro/Archive Photo/AFP) Add as preferred on Google On the evening of Oct. 27, Lebanese political leaders will likely be glued to their screens, watching to see who will become Israel’s next prime minister. They will, of course, have to wait a little longer for the votes cast by diplomats and soldiers stationed abroad to be counted, and then allow time for negotiations over the formation (or otherwise) of a new cabinet. But they will already have a sense of the leader they will be dealing with in the next phase.Will Benjamin Netanyahu, the political animal who was first elected in 1996, secure another term? Or will his rival, Gadi Eisenkot, unseat him?Although they are reluctant to say so publicly, the mood in Beirut seems to favor the latter. He would be more reasonable than his predecessor and might even be more understanding of President Joseph Aoun’s position. After all, the two... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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