Gadi Eizenkot

Gadi Eizenkot is a retired Israeli general who served as the Chief of General Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces from 2015 to 2020. He is a graduate of the Israeli Defense Forces' Command and General Staff College and has held various positions in the IDF, including commander of the Gaza Division and commander of the Central Command. Eizenkot is known for his hawkish stance on security issues and has been a prominent figure in Israeli politics. He has also been a member of the Likud party and has served as the chairman of the party's Central Committee.