Benjamin Netanyahu faces a defining election as former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot challenges his grip on power. After three years of war, Israel faces mounting security threats, international isolation and deep political divisions. But even if Netanyahu loses, a new government may struggle to change course. Tom speaks to Alon Pinkas, a former Israeli diplomat and adviser to prime minister Ehud Barak, and Danny Citrinowicz, a former Israeli Defence Intelligence officer and senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies, to explore whether the election could end the Netanyahu era -- and what it might mean for Gaza, Iran and the wider Middle East. Get in touch: generalandjournalist@thetimes.co.uk Guests: Alon Pinkas, former Israeli diplomat and Danny Citrinowicz, Senior Researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies Hosts: General Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton Dunn Patrick brings his experience as a former head of the British Army to the podcast. He is also a Conservative peer and advises the party on defence. Producer: Julia Webster Executive producer: Priyanka Deladia Image: Dana Chan, Getty Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thetimes.com/ Listen live to Times Radio: https://www.thetimes.com/radio/live Subscribe to The Times and The Sunday Times YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=timesonlinevideo Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timesandsundaytimes/ Find us on X: https://x.com/thetimes Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetimes/