"We Were in Shock": The Moment Gadi Eisenkot Disappeared at the Recruitment Base and Returned with Golani Uniforms

Yaakov Kessus, a childhood friend of Gadi Eisenkot, recalls the moment Eisenkot disappeared at the recruitment base and returned with Golani uniforms. Kessus describes Eisenkot's qualities: modesty, perseverance, and sensitivity to bereaved families, and tells of his injury in Lebanon. The article presents a personal profile of the chairman of the Yashar party ahead of the elections.

Yaakov Kessus, a childhood friend of Gadi Eisenkot, shares in an interview with 103FM memories of their 62-year acquaintance. The two grew up together in Eilat, studied in the naval track, and enlisted together at the recruitment base. Kessus recalls the moment Eisenkot disappeared for an hour and returned with an infantry coat of Golani, surprising his friends who continued to the navy. He describes Eisenkot as a thorough, modest person with an excellent memory, who makes a point of comforting bereaved families. Kessus also tells of Eisenkot's injury during the entry into Beirut airport, where he was hit by shrapnel in the forehead. The article presents Eisenkot in a positive light, ahead of the upcoming elections, and emphasizes his personal qualities.

"We Were in Shock": The Moment Gadi Eisenkot Disappeared at the Recruitment Base and Returned with Golani Uniforms