Israel Holds Election as Netanyahu Faces Challenge from Rivals

Left-leaning outlets focus on Netanyahu's long political dominance, with The Guardian asking if he can "pull off his greatest political trick yet" after "three decades" of defining Israeli politics. The New York Times emphasizes the contrast between Eisenkot and Netanyahu, calling the prime minister an "anti-leader" and noting concerns about Eisenkot's "low-key campaigning style." Time highlights ultra-nationalist Ben-Gvir's "plan to push Netanyahu right."

• GUThe GuardianRated LeftAs a divided Israel prepares to go to the polls, can Netanyahu pull off his greatest political trick yet?The Guardian · Left
• NYTThe New York TimesRated Lean LeftNetanyahu Has Reinvented Himself. Will Voters Think It’s Enough?The New York Times · Lean Left
• NYTThe New York TimesRated Lean LeftGadi Eisenkot Couldn’t Be More Unlike Netanyahu. Can He Beat Him?The New York Times · Lean Left
• TMTimeRated Lean LeftExclusive: Ben-Gvir’s Plan to Push Netanyahu RightTime · Lean Left

Center outlets emphasize policy continuity regardless of the election outcome. Reuters leads with the idea that the election "may change its leader, but not Iran war policy." Bloomberg focuses on how "Netanyahu's Agenda Will Survive Whether or Not He Wins," stating he has "reshaped Israeli politics in his image" and describing his "security doctrine" of opposing a Palestinian state and countering Iran.

• RTRReutersRated CenterIsrael's election may change its leader, but not Iran war policyReuters · Center · link via Google News
• BLMBloombergRated CenterNetanyahu’s Agenda Will Survive Whether or Not He Wins ElectionBloomberg · Center

No outlet on this side covered it — which is the blind spot above.