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.

'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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.