Politics & Diplomacy
Former Israeli army chief Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu in election race
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Gadi Eisenkot, a former chief of staff of the Israeli military, is emerging as a political challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of elections three months away, Middle East Eye reported. Netanyahu faces what is described as the toughest election contest of his political career as the vote approaches.
Eisenkot's military background as former head of the armed forces gives him standing on security matters that dominate Israeli political discourse. His candidacy offers voters an alternative to the incumbent prime minister on issues central to the campaign.
