Generals in Israeli politics are no longer hot commodities - opinion
Perhaps voters appreciate that despite Israel’s pervasive security challenges, bravery and proficiency in battle do not in themselves provide the experience for successful national leadership.
GADI EISENKOT waves at the launch of the National Unity Party election campaign, in Tel Aviv, earlier this month. (photo credit: TOMER NEUBERG/FLASH90)ByMARK REGEVUpdated: