Gadi Eisenkot

Opposition leaders: We will fight the Draft Law

Opposition leaders meet with Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett, declare: “We will not allow a full return of the judicial coup.”

Eisenkot blasts Smotrich: You served 10 months in the IDF

MK Gadi Eisenkot slams Gaza ceasefire deal, criticizing it as having 'too much foreign involvement, too early.'

Eisenkot to Arutz Sheva:

'A difficult deal made from a place of strength'

Former MK Eisenkot at an event in memory of his son: "I see this deal as a dilemma, but it was made from the strength of Israel."

Opposition leaders:

We expect Benny Gantz, Naftali Bennett, to join us

At a meeting comprised of opposition party leaders, plans are made to create permanent forum, plan for next government.

Lapid and Bennett vie to absorb Eisenkot's party

Despite not receiving prior notice of Gadi Eisenkot's intention to register a party, both Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett are interested in joining with him.

Gadi Eisenkot launches political party, 'Yashar! with Eisenkot'

Gadi Eisenkot launches a new political party, "Yashar! with Eisenkot," including figures from the security, academic, economic, and social sectors, with the goal of building an alternative to the government.

Bennett wants joint run, Liberman and Eisenkot are in no rush

Naftali Bennett invites Gadi Eisenkot and Avidor Liberman to merge into a large party to offer an alternative to Netanyahu’s leadership. The two said they would consider the idea closer to elections.

Meets Gadi Eisenkot

Liberman continues to push 'guidelines for the next government'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman meets with Gadi Eisenkot as part of ongoing efforts to establish a unified Zionist platform for a future government.

Eisenkot:

'No coalition change needed for hostage deal'

Gadi Eisenkot says a hostage deal "requires no political change, only a decision by one person." Gantz responds: "You also need to know how to say yes."

Poll:

Reservists' party would only receive five Knesset seats

A Channel 12 poll shows Likud leading with 24 seats, followed by Bennett with 20. An alliance with Eisenkot could give Bennett 29, while Gantz’s Blue and White falls below threshold.

New poll:

Likud on top, opposition struggles to form coalition

New poll shows Likud leading with 23 seats, while the opposition bloc, even with Bennett and Eisenkot, remains short of a majority without Arab party support.

Former Chief of Staff:

'We must not return to Gaza without full national support'

"The IDF does not like to evacuate communities - it prefers to protect Jews," says former chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, calling on young adults to take part in shaping the future of the country.

Poll:

Likud leads, Eisenkot-Bennett alliance shifts the landscape

A Channel 12 News poll shows Likud leading with 27 seats, followed by Bennett with 23. However, if Gadi Eisenkot joins Bennett, their slate becomes the largest party in Israel.

Gadi Eisenkot:

'End the war from strength, bring back the hostages'

MK Gadi Eisenkot, who announced his departure from the National Unity Party and his split from Benny Gantz, holds a press conference to explain his decision.

Polls:

Bennett or Lapid, who should Gadi Eisenkot join?

Following Gadi Eisenkot’s resignation, the National Unity Party is weakening. Polls suggest that a partnership between Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett could create a major political shake-up.

Following Eisenkot

Matan Kahana leaves National Unity

Kahana, who joined National Unity alongside Eisenkot, departs the party amid talks with Bennett and speculation over a new right-leaning political alliance.

'Ideological differences'

Gadi Eisenkot leaves National Unity and resigns from Knesset

MK Gadi Eisenkot informs Benny Gantz of his departure from the National Unity Party and the Knesset. Both emphasize ongoing cooperation. Gantz: "Significant ideological differences have emerged."

Following Eisenkot's demand

Primaries in National Unity to open its ranks

National Unity party announces that it will take a series of steps in the coming months, including elections for the party leadership. This follows a demand raised by MK Eisenkot.

Gadi Eisenkot:

'A Palestinian state? Not relevant after October 7'

MK Eisenkot asked if he would agree to be Naftali Bennett’s deputy or run with Lapid and responds: “I will do whatever is necessary to serve the achievement.”

Eisenkot admits:

'I didn’t foresee the brutal attack'

MK Gadi Eisenkot speaks about the letter he sent to the Prime Minister a month and a half before the Hamas attack, noting that he believed the danger to Israel stemmed primarily from the northern border.

Rare moment of unity:

Government Minister, opposition MK exchange Purim gifts

Minister Ofir Sofer and opposition MK Gadi Eisenkot, whose offices neighbor each other, presented each other with Purim gifts. 'I wish the good relations between us would be the same between everyone in the country.'

Poll:

Party led by Eisenkot and Lapid wins 23 seats

In a scenario where a party led by Naftali Bennett runs, alongside a joint slate of Yesh Atid and National Unity led by Eisenkot, they together achieve 45 seats.

Gadi Eisenkot moves to block Bennett's return to Knesset

Gadi Eisenkot is seeking to unite his party with Yesh Atid, forming a center-left party that will compete with former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's rising popularity in the next elections.

Gallant charges:

'Gantz and Eisenkot's resignation harmed return of hostages'

Former Defense Minister claims that the military pressure exerted by the defense establishment was not translated into diplomatic achievements, partly due to changes in leadership.

Gadi Eisenkot's surprising support for Yariv Levin

In a discussion with members of National Unity Party, MK Eisenkot says that the outline of Ministers Sa'ar and Levin is not so bad and speaks out against the seniority system.

Eizenkot at son's memorial:

'We must not go back to the madness prior to Oct. 7'

Eisenkot called for an investigation into the events of October 7 and the conduct during the war, adding that, 'to be worthy is to make a brave decision and bring the hostages back home.'

3rd loss in a year:

Captain Yogev Pazy is a nephew of MK Eisenkot

Eisenkot lost his son, Master sergeant (res.) Gal, his nephew, Sergeant Maor Cohen Eisenkot. Today another nephew, Captain Yogev Pazy, fell in Gaza.

Gideon Sa'ar:

'Things started moving after Gantz and Eisenkot quit'

MK Gideon Sa'ar slams left-wing MKs, notes, 'offensive in Lebanon, Hassan Nasrallah's elimination, strikes in Iran, and Yahya Sinwar's elimination - all happened only after Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot quit.'

Gadi Eisenkot:

IDF Chief of Staff should go home, not appoint officers

'At the end of the day, he is among the three central figures responsible for the greatest disaster and failure, so he needs to end his term,' MK Gadi Eisenkot says of IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.

Netanyahu responds to Gantz:

'Whoever doesn't contribute to victory shouldn't interfere'

PMO responds to National Unity party leaders' press conference accusing the PM of lying about the war and hostage efforts, criticizing his refusal to withdraw from Philadelphi Corridor.

Minister Karhi Attacks:

'Gantz and Eisenkot are strengthening Sinwar'

Gantz and Eisenkot announce they will reveal 'the truth about the Philadelphi Corridor' this evening. Min. Karhi and MK Milwidsky respond: 'Stop weakening the people's spirit.'

'Doesn't understand Arabic'

Eisenkot calls on Netanyahu to replace Mossad director

MK Gadi Eizenkot calls for the replacement of the head of the team negotiating for the hostages - Mossad director David Barnea.

For Israel’s progressive elites, the real enemy is within

The progressive's new Jew is an up-to-date progressive It is the Jew that no “normal person” has the right to hate. And yet, hate persists. This must be, then, because the deplorables won’t let us become normal Hebrew-speaking Swedes. Opinion.

MK Gadi Eisenkot:

'It's no secret that Itamar and Bezalel have a lot of influence'

MK Gadi Eisenkot criticizes the government, says ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir significantly influence the decision-making.

Netanyahu:

'We have a state with an army, not an army with a state'

Prime Minister blasts Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot at the cabinet meeting, leading to an exchange of accusations between the National Unity Party and Likud.

A chance to take off the gloves

Bibi now is on trial. They no longer are in his way, and he cannot blame them for obstructing him. Opinion.

Report:

Emergency government close to collapsing

National Unity says if no progress is made in reaching a hostage deal in the coming days it will leave the government.

'You aren't influencing anything'

Yair Lapid slams Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot

Opposition leader Yair Lapid claims National Unity MKs are 'keeping an illegitimate and failing government alive - go home.'

PM's office denies cabinet opposed response to Iran

Ministers Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot reportedly demanded an immediate response to Iran's attack, while others in the War Cabinet opposed it.

Gantz presents plan for haredi draft

The new 'Israeli service law' will require nearly universal conscription, while opening numerous new destinations for enlisted youth.

Gantz and Eisenkot's surprising proposal

The two ministers proposed in closed discussions in recent days to limit the transfer of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

Poll:

National Unity fares better if led by Eisenkot

Channel 12 News poll examines public opinion on settlement in Gaza, finds that a majority is against a return to Gush Katif, though an overwhelming majority on the right is in favor.

Eisenkot against war in north

'We prevented a very wrong decision'

Minister Gadi Eisenkot in TV interview: Both sides are not interested in an all-out war. Nasrallah is very afraid of it, and is not desirable for us at this time.

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.