Published: 8 December 2020
Last updated: 4 March 2024
The centre-left is addicted to saviour-generals, but IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot has the cred to attract voters from across the political divide
Paper general or perfect candidate? This former Israeli commander could succeed where others failed (Haaretz)
ANSHEL PFEFFER: Israeli centre-left simply can’t ween itself off its addiction to saviour-generals. But Gadi Eisenkot could attract voters from across the political spectrum
Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot undecided on entering politics (Jerusalem Post)
"Nothing has been settled yet. The decision on whether to enter politics and with whom will be only when the Election Day is set"
Gantz says he’s ‘done believing Netanyahu,’ insists he’s still best alternative (Times of Israel)
Blue and White chief calls PM a ‘schemer and liar’; despite poor poll numbers, he asserts his party will win most seats if election held; rules out teaming up with Lapid again
Blue and White meeting with finance minister ends with no deal (Jerusalem Post)
Gantz: Chanukah miracle needed to prevent early elections
Photo: Lt-General Gadi Eizenkot IDF Chief of Staff (Marc Israel Sellem)
