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Eisenkot offers hawkish alternative to Netanyahu for Israeli PM

By Alexander Cornwell and Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Reserved, media-shy, and a relative newcomer to Israeli politics, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot presents a clear contrast to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the veteran leader he aims to defeat in an election next week. His image as a straight-talking security hawk from humble roots has resonated in a nation going to…

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