Eisenkot: Netanyahu Participated in the War on Gaza, and Herzog Intends to Task Him with Forming a Government

Who is Eisenkot?
An Israeli politician and military officer (66 years old) of Moroccan origin, he served 41 years in the army and was its Chief of Staff between 2015 and 2019.

What are his most prominent military milestones?
His name is associated with the "Dahiya Doctrine," which is based on the use of disproportionate force against infrastructure in Lebanon.

What was his role in the war on Gaza?
He participated with Netanyahu in the Israeli War Cabinet since October 2023 and contributed to formulating the objectives of the war of annihilation on the Gaza Strip.

How did he enter politics?
He was elected to the Knesset in 2022 and founded the "Yeshar" party in 2025 with the aim of ending Netanyahu's rule.

Why was he chosen to form the government?
He received the recommendation of 67 members of parliament compared to 46 for Netanyahu, and has 28 days to form a coalition government.

Does he differ from Netanyahu on Palestine?
Despite their rivalry for power, both agree on rejecting the establishment of a Palestinian state.
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