Who is Gadi Eisenkot? Former top Israeli general seeking to oust Benjamin Netanyahu

If Benjamin Netanyahu falls from power in Tuesday's election in Israel, the man considered most likely to replace him is Gadi Eisenkot, a retired lieutenant general and former chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces.
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- World
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- Elections, Defence & security
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- The Washington Times
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- mike glenn
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- Monday, 26 October 2026, 11:21 pm IST
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