Former IDF Chief of Staff; opposition leader; joined War Cabinet after 7 October.
Rival to Netanyahu; advocate for broader unity government and strategic clarity.

1. Origins & Formation

Career officer; paratroopers; Northern Command.

2. Rise to Influence

IDF Chief 2011-2015; entered politics; ran against Netanyahu.

3. Worldview & Inner Logic

Centrist; security professional; critical of Netanyahu; unity advocate.

4. Exercise of Power

War Cabinet; rival power centre; influenced strategy and hostage policy.

5. Historical Position

Key centrist voice in wartime coalition.