A new poll indicates retired army leader Yoav Eisenkot ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Likud leadership battle.
Sixty percent of Israelis say they do not trust Netanyahu, while Eisenkot enjoys higher confidence.
The the foreign minister of Turkey described Israel’s policies as a regional security burden.
A separate poll of U.S. Jews rates Ayman Mamdani ahead of Netanyahu.
Netanyahu asked ex‑President Trump to halt the suggested F‑35 deal with Turkey, saying the deal would undermine security ties.
The the prime‑ministerial office reported senior adviser Yossi Basad departed for personal reasons, due to personal considerations.