BEGIN-SADAT CENTER FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES
by Dr Eitan Shamir
December 8, 2014

Unlike many previous chiefs-of-staff for Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF), whose appointments were shadowed by controversies, the nomination this past week of Maj. Gen. Gadi Eisenkot as the 21st commander of the IDF has been widely welcomed. Eisenkot possesses diverse experience in command and staff positions on all levels. He is not trigger-happy, but will not hesitate to strike hard if all other options are exhausted. READ MORE