Gadi Eisenkot

New poll shakes up race as Netanyahu bloc falls further behind

A new poll puts Gadi Eisenkot ahead of Likud, while the anti-Netanyahu bloc leads the right by six seats - and a new political contender could widen the gap.

Bereaved parents hit back at Eisenkot over October 7 probe

Families bereaved on October 7 accuse supporters of a state commission of inquiry of seeking a political outcome, demanding an independent panel with coalition and opposition agreement.

Smotrich to Eisenkot

'Will you commit that there will be no Palestinian state?'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on Gadi Eisenkot to clarify his positions regarding interference by foreign countries, continued construction in Judea and Samaria, and the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Chief Rabbi to Eisenkot: A source of inspiration

At an event marking the dedication of a memorial and study room for Israel’s fallen soldiers, the Chief Rabbi shakes Gadi Eisenkot’s hand and tells him, “You are a source of inspiration."

Bennett to Eisenkot: No exemptions, no deals

'Together' chairman Naftali Bennett blasts 'Yashar!' chair Gadi Eisenkot's haredi draft plan and its 30% exemption proposal: 'We know exactly how it ends: with nothing.'

Gadi Eisenkot: A general whose time has passed

I do not believe Gadi Eisenkot should be entrusted with leading Israel. In my view, the strategic decisions he championed contributed to weakening the country's military preparedness at a critical time. Opinion.

Eizenkot takes swipe at Bennett over Qatar

Yashar! party chairman says declaring Qatar an enemy state requires a professional policy review-not election slogans.

Poll:

Bennett and Golan lose seats; Winter doesn't pass threshold

Benett drops to 13 seats, Golan drops to eight, Ofer Winter and Erdan and Edelstein stay behind electoral threshold. Netanyahu and Eisenkot tied for lead.

Ben Gvir fires back at Eisenkot: Defeatist morality

After the chairman of the "Yashar!" party launches an attack, National Security Minister reminds the public that Gadi Eisenkot blocked and delayed the elimination of Hezbollah’s secretary-general.

General Election

The three greatest strategic blunders in the history of Israel were made by renowned generals who were elected prime minister.

Bennett-Lapid hit all-time low polling numbers

A new Kantar poll shows Likud leading with 22 seats, while Gadi Eisenkot trails by one seat and matches Netanyahu in support for prime minister, while Bennett trails.

Precedential ruling against AI election ads

The chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, has ordered Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to delete an AI-generated campaign video for being too misleading to voters.

Eisenkot gets private security amid growing threats

Yashar! party chairman Gadi Eisenkot to receive private security detail at campaign events due to allegedly escalating incitement against him.

Eisenkot blasts Mamdani: 'Pure antisemitism'

Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot accuses New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of distorting the truth about the October 7 massacre, calling his remarks 'pure antisemitism.'

Poll: Netanyahu and Eisenkot tied

Right-wing bloc secures 49 seats, while the anti-Netanyahu bloc - excluding Arab parties - reaches 60 seats.

Poll:

Eisenkot’s party continues to surge

A Channel 12 News poll shows the Yashar! party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, rising to 24 seats, maintaining its spot as Israel’s largest party. Likud follows closely behind with 23 seats.

'We support Netanyahu, period'

Deri: Eisenkot heads a camp driven by hatred of Judaism

Shas chairman declares that his party remains loyal to the right-wing bloc and its leader, asserting that a broad Netanyahu-led government should be formed after the elections.

Smotrich warns

"An Eisenkot government will establish Palestinian terror state"

Finance Minister warns that the upcoming elections will determine whether Israel is governed by a national government or a left-wing coalition.

Yoseph Haddad declares Eisenkot racist

Yoseph Haddad denounced the former Chief of Staff for comparing him to UAL leader Mansour Abbas.

Bennett’s red line: Falling below 13 seats

A senior party official from “Together" claims behind closed doors that dropping below 13-14 seats would make Gadi Eisenkot the frontrunner to lead the bloc; the party denies the report.

'Netanyahu's a liar'

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef: 'You can trust Eisenkot'

Shas Council of Torah Sages member Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef is poised to throw his support behind Gadi Eisenkot in the race for prime minister, as frustration with Prime Minister Netanyahu grows.

Leading Sephardic rabbi takes aim at Netanyahu

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has 'no chance' of ever repenting - but an opposition leader may yet.

Poll:

Close race at the top, opposition supporters more likely to vote

Maariv poll puts Likud in the lead with 21, closely followed by Yashar and Together. 80% of those who support opposition parties plan to vote, while only 72% of coalition supporters do.

Eisenkot launches campaign

'I will be the Prime Minister of all Israelis'

At the launch event for his campaign for prime minister, Gadi Eisenkot declared that he would work to unite Israeli society, establish a broad-based government, and strengthen Israel's national security.

Poll:

Eisenkot continues to gain momentum at Bennett’s expense

A new poll conducted by the Midgam Institute for Channel 12 News indicates a continuous downward trend for the Together party, co-led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid.

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Smotrich gains strength, Bennett and Lapid weaken

According to the data, the Religious Zionist Party succeeds in reaching five seats. A merger between Benny Gantz, Dedi Simhi, and Yoaz Hendel would receive seven seats.

Smotrich's warning to Israel's right

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich accused Yair Golan of planning to defund the Eli pre-military academy and warned of broader moves against Religious Zionism.

Shift in anti-Netanyahu bloc

Poll: Eisenkot surges at Bennett’s expense

A Channel 13 News poll shows that Gadi Eisenkot has overtaken Bennett and Lapid, while Likud remains the largest party.

Major blow to Yair Golan

Former Meretz and Democrats senior member Uri Zaki left Yair Golan's party, saying Gadi Eisenkot is best suited to lead Israel after the war.

Eisenkot's Jab To Bennett:

'A party with six seats in power is undemocratic'

Gadi Eisenkot attempted to position himself as the leading candidate for Prime Minister by recounting what happened when Bennett last tried to rule without the largest party in his bloc.

Poll:

Eisenkot closes the gap on Bennett

Channel 12 News poll reveals that Likud would secure 23 seats, while Gadi Eisenkot’s party rises to 19 seats. Furthermore, Eisenkot has overtaken Netanyahu for the first time on the question of suitability for prime minister.

Gadi Eisenkot’s blueprint for the anti-Netanyahu bloc

The "Yashar!" party leader proposes a formula where the largest faction automatically secures the bloc's recommendation for Prime Minister. Bennett fires back: "Eisenkot is naive."

Secret meeting held between Gadi Eisenkot and Moshe Gafni

Described as highly positive, the meeting signals a surprising strengthening of ties between the former IDF Chief of Staff and haredi party leaders.

Poll: The alliance that should worry Likud

According to new polling data, a joint run by Avigdor Liberman and Gadi Eisenkot - with Eisenkot leading the list - could give the anti-Netanyahu bloc 61 Knesset seats.

Democrats chief: Don't split the bloc more

Democrats chief MK Yair Golan calls on Gadi Eisenkot to join an existing party instead of running independently at the head of 'Yashar!'

Yoram Cohen:

'Allowing failed leadership to remain in power is irresponsible'

At a press conference addressing his entry into politics alongside Gadi Eisenkot, Yoram Cohen states: "Allowing the leadership that failed to continue leading would be an act of irresponsibility."

First Publication

Former ISA chief Yoram Cohen joins Eizenkot

Former ISA chief Yoram Cohen has officially announced his joining Gadi Eizenkot's "Yashar!" party. Cohen will seek to bring right‑wing votes to the party.

MK Elazar Stern breaks with Lapid, will run with Eisenkot

Knesset member Elazar Stern of Yesh Atid announced that he intends to run in the upcoming elections together with Gadi Eisenkot.

Poll:

Bennett-Eisenkot alliance could overtake Likud

A new poll shows Likud leading but no clear path to a coalition, with opposition parties lacking a majority without Arab faction support.

Yoaz Hendel admits: Anti-Netanyahu bloc always fails

'Reservists' party chief Yoaz Hendel admits in closed conversations with opposition parties that anti-Netanyahu bloc 'not working on offering alternative,' and always fails.

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Opposition's bold deal: Make Gantz President, exit politics

Opposition leaders including Lapid, Liberman, Eisenkot and Bennett are reportedly planning to offer Benny Gantz the presidency in exchange for him leaving politics.

Surprise visit: Gadi Eisenkot tours Samaria

Former IDF Chief of Staff and chairman of the “Yashar" party, Gadi Eisenkot, tours Samaria, visits local communities and the city of Ariel, and meets Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan.

Eisenkot clarifies:

'I didn't leave Gantz to become Bennett's number 2'

The chairman of the Yashar! party states in an interview with Channel 12 News that he is running for prime minister and has no intention of being Naftali Bennett's "number 2."

Yisrael Beytenu MK criticizes Gantz: He’s wasting votes

MK Evgeny Sova rules out a minority government in an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News and explains why Benny Gantz could pave the way for a right-wing victory in the next elections.

Bennett attacked after calling for unity government

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett calls for unity government, drawing attacks from other opposition leaders.

Poll

Shifts on the Left: Bennett weakens, Eizenkot strengthens

Gadi Eizenkot reaches a peak of 12 mandates at the expense of Naftali Bennett - but even in this scenario, the left-wing bloc still does not have a majority to form a government without the Arab parties.

Liberman sets conditions for the next government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman appeals to Eisenkot, Bennett, Golan, and Lapid, demanding they commit to a comprehensive and equal Draft Law as part of the next government’s basic guidelines.

Amit Segal: Eisenkot turned the tables

Channel 12 analyst Amit Segal explains why former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid are not rushing to run with Gadi Eisenkot.

Eisenkot’s proposal to Bennett and Lapid: A political shake-up

Gadi Eisenkot has proposed to Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid that they run on a joint list, with the candidate for prime minister to be chosen shortly before the elections based on polling data.

Eisenkot in a surprising hint

Chairman of the "Yashar!" party, Gadi Eisenkot, hints in an interview at the possibility of forming a narrow government with the support of Arab parties.

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.