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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:

- Is Gadi Eisenkot's rise in the polls real?

- The Appeal of Israel's "Quiet General"

- From Eilat to IDF Chief of Staff

- Eisenkot's military legacy and the "war between wars"

- How much responsibility does he bear for October 7?

- The personal tragedy that shaped his public image

- What the War Cabinet Revealed About Eisenkot

- Can Eisenkot Unite the Opposition?

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Credits: Ilan Benatar, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo