Who is Gadi Eisenkot, the former army chief challenging Netanyahu?

Who is Gadi Eisenkot, the former army chief challenging Netanyahu? Three months from now, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will face the toughest election of his political career. The fallout from the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023, Israel's military campaigns across the Middle East and the contentious issue of conscripting ultra-Orthodox Jewish men have reshaped the country's political landscape, eroding support for Netanyahu and his governing coalition.

Localisation: Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: politics
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:19:27 +0000