Gadi Eisenkot, the former IDF chief, is expected to run for party leader against incumbent Benny Gantz, who, only in February, was determined not to cede his position. Recent polls show the party is losing ground

The centrist National Unity party announced on Sunday that in the coming months, it will open its ranks for public registration and will hold its first-ever elections for the position of chairperson, at the request of MK Gadi Eisenkot.

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