Who is Gadi Eisenkot, the ex-army chief challenging Netanyahu in Israel?
After four decades in uniform, Gadi Eisenkot is seeking to translate his military credentials into political power, challenging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after an election that has left Israel's rival political blocs short of a clear parliamentary majority. The 66-year-old leader of the Yashar party has emerged as a central figure in the effort to replace Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister. Exit polls released after Tuesday's election projected neither camp securing the …




