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Who is Eisenkot, the former Israeli general expected to replace Netanyahu?

South China Morning Post •
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In simple terms

Gadi Eisenkot, a former army chief of staff, has a pathway to Israel's top job after President Isaac Herzog tapped him to form the next government.

Earlier coverage

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  1. Netanyahu accused of attempting ‘coup’ after election defeatNov 6, 2026 · Tehran Times
  2. Netanyahu claims 'serious concerns' of foreign spending to sway Israeli electionNov 4, 2026 · France 24
  3. Israel opposition meets to back Eisenkot, but Netanyahu says voters chose himNov 3, 2026 · Arab News
  4. Israeli elections: The genocide winsNov 2, 2026 · Tehran Times
  5. Difficult negotiations lie ahead in Israel after Netanyahu’s bloc lost its parliamentary majority - AP NewsOct 30, 2026 · Associated Press

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