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Lula wins Brazilian election, Eisenkot's final rally

Oct 26, 2026 · 2m

Summary

Brazil's President Lula da Silva won the runoff election, defeating Flavio Bolsonaro in a result that defied polls. The episode also examines Israel's upcoming elections, profiling key contenders including Prime Minister Netanyahu, challenger Gadi Eisenkot, and the Be'a Chad alliance. It highlights the major policy differences among candidates, ranging from settlement expansion to military service reform and Palestinian rights.

Topics discussed

Lula wins Brazil runoff election Lula's fourth term and Bolsonaro's sentence Israel election: Netanyahu and Eisenkot Bennett, Lapid, and Ben-Gavir alliances Joint list and Eisenkot's final rally
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