ISRAEL VOTES: Who Are You, Gadi Eisenkot? - with Nadav Eyal

Subscribe to Inside Call me Back. ____ Subscribe to Ark News Daily ____ 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? More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings. Explore Israel Votes Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What’s Your Number? Watch Call me Back on YouTube Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo