Israeli Elections: Who is Netanyahu's challenger Gadi Eizenkot?

Former army chief Gadi Eizenkot has emerged as a key challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's upcoming October elections. With a distinguished military background and reputation for integrity, Eizenkot has criticized Netanyahu’s handling of the Gaza war. He left Netanyahu’s war cabinet in 2024 and is now campaigning on a platform that includes establishing an independent commission to investigate the October 7 Hamas attack. Although lacking political experience, his newly founded party, 'Yashar,' has gained traction. While Netanyahu relies on right-wing nationalist allies, Eizenkot is exploring potential coalition-building strategies with various other political figures to challenge the current administration.