# Netanyahu vs. Eisenkot: What do the exit polls tell us?

https://mins.news/en/video/117985

- DW News, 2026-10-27 19:06 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPYX01axbD0

> Israelis have voted in a pivotal election, with former military chief Gadi Eisenkot seeking to unseat longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Turnout was reported at a record level after a campaign centered on security and democracy. DW examines early results, exit polls, possible coalition options and what the figures could mean for Israel’s political future.

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