# JAKE WALLIS SIMONS: A war hero whose son was killed in Gaza, Gadi Eisenkot as prime minister would be a victory for democracy – but he’s as hawkish as Bibi on Iran

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/jake-wallis-simons-a-war-hero-whose-son-was-killed-in-gaza-gadi-eisenkot-as-prime-minister-would-be-a-victory-for-democracy-but-hes-as-hawkish-as-bibi-on-iran/
- Published: 2026-11-09T07:37:15+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T07:48:27+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/debate/article-16276671/JAKE-WALLIS-SIMONS-war-hero-Gaza-Iran.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Government, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Gadi Eisenkot has been asked to try to form Israel’s next government.
- His coalition won 48 of the Knesset’s 120 seats.
- The former army chief is described as hawkish on Iran.

## Summary

Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli army chief whose son and two nephews were killed in Gaza, has been invited to try to form a government after his opposition coalition won 48 seats in Israel’s 120-seat parliament. His potential rise could end Benjamin Netanyahu’s long period in power and bring a leader from Israel’s Mizrahi community to the premiership.

Eisenkot served in the military for 41 years, including as chief of staff, and entered politics after resigning from government in 2024. The article portrays him as a critic of Netanyahu’s handling of the wars, while arguing that Eisenkot shares Netanyahu’s hard-line position on Iran. His coalition would need support beyond its 48 seats to command a parliamentary majority.

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