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A woman walks past front pages of Lebanese newspapers reporting on Israel's election displayed at a newsstand in Beirut, Lebanon, on election day in Israel, Oct. 27, 2026. (Credit: Raghed Waked/Reuters)
Add as preferred on Google "We are on edge waiting to see whether it will be [Benjamin] Netanyahu or [Gadi] Eisenkot who will bomb us." This post by an X user shared on Tuesday night captures the mood in Lebanon, shared by much of the country’s political class, following the Israeli elections, amid fears of a third war.While preliminary results point to a Knesset without a clear majority, Lebanese political forces agree that Israel’s approach to Lebanon is unlikely to change fundamentally, regardless of who becomes the next prime minister. However, the possibility remains that outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could exploit the political deadlock to launch a new war against Hezbollah and Iran. Could Eisenkot be Israel's next prime minister? What this would mean for Lebanon Could Eisenkot be Israel's next prime minister? What this would... 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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