In the parliamentary elections in Israel today Benjamin Netanyahu faced one of his most important opponents, Gadi Eisenkot. Eisenkot, former Chief of the IDF General Staff, has gained more support in public opinion polls in recent months. Eisenkot's party also became one of Likud's main competitors and its position in Israel's political equation grew stronger. In this report we will look at the life, background and political views of Gadi Eisenkot.

In the parliamentary elections in Israel today Benjamin Netanyahu faced one of his most important opponents, Gadi Eisenkot. Eisenkot, former Chief of the IDF General Staff, has gained more support in public opinion polls in recent months. Eisenkot's party also became one of Likud's main competitors and its position in Israel's political equation grew stronger. In this report we will look at the life, background and political views of Gadi Eisenkot.