Who is Gadi Eisenkot, the man with the best chance to oust Netanyahu?
JERUSALEM — Hawkish, reserved and unpolished, Israel's former military chief has a viable chance of unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His name is Gadi Eisenkot. And while the votes from Tuesday's election are still being counted, his centrist party, Yashar, along with other opposition allies, has the clearest path to power if they can join forces with Arab-led parties, though pulling…
Jerusalem — Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot, described as hawkish, reserved and unpolished, possesses a viable chance to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His centrist party, Yashar, along with other opposition allies, currently holds the most promising route to power if they can unite with Arab-led parties, although this may be a complex endeavor.
The 66-year-old's journey has been remarkable, having been raised by Moroccan-Jewish immigrants and losing his son in the recent Gaza war. However, Eisenkot faces a significant challenge as he is relatively inexperienced in Israel's tough coalition-building tradition.
As a commander in some of Israel's most demanding wartime battles, Eisenkot now stands against Netanyahu, who has demonstrated an uncanny ability to withstand Israel's cutthroat political environment. Despite initial exit polls suggesting a significant defeat for Netanyahu late Tuesday, Eisenkot expressed his elation and resolve from a Tel Aviv podium, declaring, "We have made history!"
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