ISRAEL VOTES: Who Are You, Gadi Eisenkot? - with Nadav Eyal

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Can Gadi Eisenkot make the leap from one of Israel’s most trusted generals to its next prime minister?

Gadi Eisenkot’s popularity is seeing a meteoric rise. Dan is joined by Nadav Eyal to examine Eisenkot’s background, military record, decisions around October 7, and whether experience built on service and sacrifice can survive the rough-and-tumble of an election campaign. They also compare Eisenkot to previous generals who’ve tried this, and to his current viable political opponents.

In this episode:

03:54 – Is Gadi Eisenkot's rise in the polls real?

05:42 – The Appeal of Israel's "Quiet General"

14:33 – From Eilat to IDF Chief of Staff

16:51 – Eisenkot's military legacy and the "war between wars"

23:27 – How much responsibility does he bear for October 7?

27:00 – The personal tragedy that shaped his public image

30:45 – What the War Cabinet Revealed About Eisenkot

38:30 – Can Eisenkot Unite the Opposition?

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