Yonah Jeremy Bob

If Eisenkot had won the battle of the blocs and, in a head-to-head with Netanyahu, as the polls forecast, he might have been able to start forming a government before the US midterm elections.

Initial voting results gave his political bloc a 53-50 or 52-50 lead over the Netanyahu bloc according to Channels 11, 12, and 13, even as Netanyahu edged Eisenkot in head-to-head competition.

Eisenkot's campaign on Tuesday started early in the morning at Ofakim and Nir Oz in the Gaza Strip corridor, calling attention to the failures of the past government in preventing October 7.

The IDF cited urgent security risks, as business owners denied involvement in the deadly attack, alleging collective punishment.

The Jerusalem Post understands from officials familiar with the case that a local Italian prosecutor is leading the prosecution and is not coordinating with the Italian federal government.

"The operational activities and factors considered by the IDF are based solely on security, professional, substantive, and nonpartisan considerations," the military said.

According to the IDF, the shaft was approximately 15 meters deep and relatively narrow. It was found near the terrorist’s home in the Hebron area of the West Bank.

Due to the sensitive nature of the action, N12 reported that Zamir requested an in-depth discussion and formal authorization before moving forward with the action. 

Inside the IDF's race to uncover evidence behind the al-Ahli hospital blast, counter Hamas's claims, and restore credibility as Biden flew to Israel.

On June 13, 2025, the Mossad released sensational and rare video footage of its co-lead role with the air force in Israel's preemptive strike on Iran's ballistic missiles and air defenses.