Gadi Eisenkot

Killed in Gaza:

Maor Cohen Eisenkot, nephew of former Chief of Staff

Sergeant Maor Cohen Eisenkot, nephew of former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, falls in battle in Gaza days after his cousin.

Gal Eisenkot, son of former Chief of Staff, laid to rest

PM Netanyahu, Presiden Herzog attend funeral of son of Minister Gadi Eisenkot, who fell in battle in Gaza.

Cleared for publication:

Gal Eisenkot, son of former IDF Chief of Staff, fell in battle

In addition, Sgt. Maj. (Res.) Jonathan David Deitch, 34, from Harish, fell in southern Gaza.

Former Chief of Staff: 'Sovereignty must be enforced'

Former Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot explains the need for more determined action against the Hezbollah outpost in Israel's territory.

Fmr. Chief of Staff reveals:

'In 2015 IDF killed hundreds of ISIS fighters'

Former IDF Chief of Staff MK Gadi Eisenkot says ISIS knows best about Israel's work in the region.

National Unity prepares for party primaries

The party's election process is being slowed reportedly due to disagreements between its different factions.

Opposition MK urges: Freeze judicial reform for at least a year

'We need to do what's good for the State of Israel - & that is to take the gun off the table for at least a year,' MK Gadi Eizenkot claims.

'I wanted him to be a rabbi' -

Former IDF chief describes mother's reaction to his appointment

"My traditional upbringing enables me to see things more clearly," says Gadi Eizenkot.

Eizenkot to Likud:

'It's not too late to stop'

Former Chief of Staff says Smotrich and Ben Gvir will harm the IDF's mission to provide security and will lead to a binational state.

Former Chief of Staff:

'I see no problem with the rules of engagement'

Gadi Eizenkot, MK-elect & former Chief of Staff, says party won't join Netanyahu gov't, claims 'no problem' with current open fire policies.

'Threats of Iran pale compared to our internal challenges'

Former IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Col. Gadi Eisenkott speaks at Sderot Conference in Be'er Sheva.

Eizenkot:

'Smotrich as Defense Minister would lead us to chaos'

Former Chief of Staff, number 3 on National Unity slate: A Prime Minister needs a broad base of legitimacy, 12 seats aren't enough.

Gadi Eizenkot:

'I want people to look up and see people like Matan Kahana'

Former Chief of Staff praises Matan Kahana who joined the slate of the National Unity Party.

Gadi Eisenkot:

'Whoever wants to return to Gush Katif will lead us to disaster'

In talk with students the former IDF chief of staff expressed support for settling Judea and Samaria as long as its in the nation's interest

Gadi Eizenkot:

'Lapid made a better offer, but I chose Gantz'

Former Chief of Staff: The only way to get out of this impossible political reality is by expanding the National Unity Party.

Bezalel Smotrich:

'Gantz uses religious figures as fig-leaves to disguise Leftism'

"He knows undecided Religious-Zionist voters are going to swing this election."

Gadi Eizenkot:

'During the Netanyahu government, I evacuated Homesh 62 times'

National Unity Party candidate: Those who are advocating for the cancellation of the Disengagement are leading us to disaster.

Shaked to Arutz Sheva:

'Eizenkot is a leftist who's pushing for a Palestinian state'

Shaked was not surprised by Matan Kahana's decision to join Gantz, Sa'ar, and Eizenkot who, in her opinion, have joined ranks with the left

Eizenkot: 'We have no right not to have a functioning gov't'

The former Chief of Staff held his first conference after declaring his entry into politics alongside Ministers Gantz and Sa'ar.

Strook to Arutz Sheva:

I'm shocked that Elkin would join leftist Eizenkot

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, MK Orit Strook discussed several recent political developments.

Shaked:

'Eizenkot, Kahana joining Gantz good news for left-wing voters'

Interior Minister criticizes Yamina defector, former Chief of Staff for joining 'State Camp' under Benny Gantz, Gideon Sa'ar.

Former IDF Chief of Staff to join Gantz and Sa'ar

Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot has announced that he will be joining Gantz and Sa'ar's State Camp party for the next Knesset.

Former Chief of Staff sets conditions for joining politics

Gadi Eizenkot, former IDF Chief of Staff, says he wants to form broad unity government, demands ruling party hold primaries.

Former Chief of Staff to join Yesh Atid party?

Gadi Eizenkot, a former IDF chief of staff, expected to announce decision to run for Knesset with Yesh Atid.

Eizenkot's conditions for joining politics

Former Chief of Staff opposes a Prime Minister from a small or medium-sized party.

Sa'ar meets former IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot

Justice Minister meets former Chief of Staff in an attempt to persuade him to join the "Blue and White-New Hope" slate.

Report: Benny Gantz offering top position to Tzipi Livni

Blue & White seeks to undercut Yesh Atid's position as head of center-left bloc. Gantz's office denies report.

Former Chief of Staff criticizes PM Bennett

Gadi Eizenkot criticizes politicians who openly discuss actions taken by the defense establishment outside of Israel’s borders.

Report:

Bennett met with former Chief of Staff Eizenkot

While the meeting follows reports that Eizenkot plans to join politics, it is believed to have centered on a security-related issue.

Joining politics

Former IDF Chief of Staff to run in next election

Gadi Eizenkot has decided to run for the Knesset and is in talks with several parties, the main one being Yesh Atid.

Eisenkot: Iran would have had nukes years ago if not for Israel

Former IDF chief says Iran would have become a nuclear state 7-10 years ago were it not for Israeli actions to prevent this.

Former Chief of Staff:

'Why is there even a yeshiva in Homesh?'

Former Chief of Staff supports displacement of Jews and establishment of autonomy for Palestinians.

Former Chief of Staff: Iran dangerously close to nuclear weapon

Gadi Eizenkot warns that Iran is dangerously close to acquiring a nuclear weapon, implicitly criticizes former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen.

'There is no existential threat to the State of Israel'

Gadi Eizenkot: We must continue to ensure that Iran does not have atomic capabilities.

'Any attack on Hezbollah's missiles will cause extensive damage'

Gadi Eizenkot at INSS conference: Sunni states and Israel have common interest in preventing Iranian nuclear capabilities.

Ex-IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot won't run in 2021 election

Former Chief of Staff of the Israeli military decides to remain out of politics, won't join party ahead of 2021 elections.

Eizenkot as Ya'alon's No. 2? 'I haven't decided yet'

Former Chief of Staff rejects statement by Ya'alon that he will be number 2 on the Telem slate in the next election.

Ya'alon: I will run with former Chief of Staff Eizenkot

Telem chairman: Eizenkot will be my no. 2 in the next election. It looks like Lapid and I will have to run separately.

Ex-IDF chief of staff asks to run Israel's coronavirus response

After Maj. General Roni Numa turns down offer to manage Israel's coronavirus response, Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot eyes position

Report: Former Chief of Staff met Lapid

Days after expressing interest in joining politics, Gadi Eizenkot has already held a series of meetings with public figures.

Former Chief of Staff seeking to go into politics?

A year and a half after retiring from the IDF, Gadi Eizenkot hints for the first time that he intends to join politics.

Former Chief of Staff: Defense alliance wrong and unnecessary

Gadi Eizenkot says Israel 'invincible,' has no need for defense alliance with the US now.

Former Chief of Staff to Arutz Sheva: I will not enter politics

"Nonsense," responds Gadi Eizenkot when asked about reports that he's planning to run for the Knesset.

Former IDF Chief of Staff: Peace plan could escalate conflict

Ex-IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot warns White House ahead of release of Trump's peace plan about the danger of escalation in Judea and Samaria.

Eizenkot: Hezbollah wanted to send 5,000 terrorists into Israel

Former Chief of Staff explains how IDF foiled Hezbollah's plan, discusses the four threats to Israel's security.

Eizenkot: We found every terror tunnel on northern border

Former IDF Chief of Staff dismisses Hezbollah's leader's claims terror group has more cross-border attack tunnels Israel has not found.

Israel supplying weapons to Syrian rebels, says ex-IDF chief

Outgoing Israeli army chief says Israel armed Syrian rebels in ongoing civil war.

Watch: Chiefs of staff pay tribute to fallen soldiers of Israel

Gadi Eisenkot and Aviv Kochavi visit National Hall of Remembrance at Mount Herzl, proceeding from there to the Western Wall to pray.

New IDF Chief of Staff:

'A lethal, efficient, and innovative army'

Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi to be promoted to General on Tuesday and will formally take command of IDF as its 22nd Chief of Staff.

Iran: We don't have a military presence in Syria

Iran dismisses claims by Israeli officials that Iranian targets in Syria were attacked.

'The IDF under your command never ceased fighting'

President Rivlin says goodbye to outgoing Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot.

Photos: Saying goodbye to Eizenkot

President Rivlin, Prime Minister Netanyahu and past and present senior defense officials came to say goodbye to outgoing Chief of Staff.

Outgoing Chief of Staff - Up close and personal

As Lt. Gen. Eisenkot approaches the end of his tenure, IDF Spokesperson releases for publication the 'informal' album of 4 years of service.

Israel reportedly attacks Syria

Syrian news agency says Israeli warplanes attacked Damascus on Friday.

Eizenkot: Israel attacked Syria thousands of times

In an interview with the New York Times, IDF Chief of Staff sheds light on shadowy war with Iran in Syria.

Is the IDF ready for all-out war?

'More force and roadblocks won't cause terror to disappear'

Chief of Staff: "Anyone who says that a little more force will cause terrorism to disappear – doesn't know what he is talking about."

Eizenkot:

'Without Qatari money, the Gaza explosion will come sooner'

Outgoing Chief of Staff says Israel's interests are served by allowing economy of Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip to grow.

Netanyahu's military secretary reprimanded

Eizenkot chides Brigadier-General Avi Blut for not relaying Netanyahu's orders to stop Amona evacuation in time.

Mossad says goodbye to IDF Chief of Staff

Mossad says goodbye to outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot, who expresses appreciation for the joint work between the bodies.