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El nuevo rival de Netanyahu representa su polo opuesto, y eso podría ser su atractivo
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 29, 2026
· 8 min read
Por Tal Shalev, CNN
En la tarde del 8 de junio, el partido Likud del primer ministro de Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, publicó cuatro palabras en su cuenta oficial de X: “No hay Gadi sin Tibi”.
Acompañando el breve mensaje había un clip de 11 segundos generado por IA que mostraba a dos políticos...
Key takeaway Acompañando el breve mensaje había un clip de 11 segundos generado por IA que mostraba a dos políticos –Gadi Eisenkot y Ahmad Tibi– de pie juntos ante un parlamento cubierto de nubes oscuras.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans with ties to Israel are likely watching the developments in the Israeli parliamentary elections with great interest, particularly as they relate to the rise of Gadi Eisenkot as a challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu. As a border city with a diverse population, El Paso has a significant number of residents who follow international news and have connections to countries around the world, including Israel. The fact that Eisenkot's party, Yashar, has gained traction in recent weeks may resonate with El Pasoans who value honesty and integrity in leadership, as the name "Yashar" translates to "straight" or "honest" in Hebrew. Additionally, the emphasis on Eisenkot's ability to work with Arab lawmakers, such as Ahmad Tibi, may be seen as a positive development by El Pasoans who value diversity and cooperation. As the election approaches, it will be worth watching how the El Paso community responds to the evolving political landscape in Israel.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 8 min
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What is this story about? Por Tal Shalev, CNN
En la tarde del 8 de junio, el partido Likud del primer ministro de Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, publicó cuatro palabras en su cuenta oficial de X: “No hay Gadi sin Tibi”.
Acompañando el breve mensaje había un clip de 11 segundos generado por IA que mostraba a dos políticos...
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