Gadi Eisenkot: The controversial military career of Israel's prime minister-designate

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government following recent legislative elections. The prime minister-designate, of Moroccan descent, has a twenty-day window to secure a coalition, with Arab parties emerging as key players. Born in Tiberias in 1960 to parents from Marrakech and Casablanca, he is the first of Moroccan origin to reach this position. Having served as army chief of staff from 2015 to 2019, his career includes involvement in various conflicts, including wars in Lebanon and Gaza. He is known as the architect of the "Dahiya doctrine," which advocates for the disproportionate use of force, and oversaw the crackdown on the 2018 "March of Return" in Gaza. His military approach significantly influenced the tactics deployed following the October 2023 attacks.