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Former Israeli army Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, waves an Israeli flag after exit polls were released at his party’s headquarters on the night of Israel’s parliamentary elections in Tel Aviv, Oct. 28. (Credit: Shir Torem/Reuters) Add as preferred on Google Benjamin Netanyahu appears to have lost two elections in just a few days. As his rival, Gadi Eisenkot, is poised to secure the support of a majority in the Knesset (including the two Arab blocs) to form a government following the Oct. 27 elections, which ended without a clear majority, the blue wave that swept across the United States on Tuesday has dealt another blow to the outgoing Israeli prime minister.Having suffered a major political rebuke in the Democrats’ landslide midterm victory, U.S. President Donald Trump suffered a punitive vote, largely driven by the war against Iran waged alongside Israel. The result is all the more significant given that figures highly critical of Israel, such as newly elected Senator Abdul El-Sayed, secured unexpectedly strong results. Some context Arab-American candidates with roots in Egypt,... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.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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