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Matan Kahana to Arutz Sheva:

'Netanyahu's era is over, no reliance on Arab parties'

Matan Kahana tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that Netanyahu's political career is over and makes clear that Yashar will not form a government dependent on Arab parties.

'Netanyahu's era is over, no reliance on Arab parties'

'Don't use Israel's security'

Eisenkot warns Netanyahu and security chiefs

Yashar chairman urges Netanyahu to retire from politics, says voters rejected his continued leadership, and pledges to work toward forming a Zionist government.

Eisenkot warns Netanyahu and security chiefs

'A victory for Zionist majority'

Opposition celebrates exit polls

Eisenkot declares victory for the Zionist majority, Lapid speaks of a collapse, and Golan hails a historic opportunity. Zohar warns against a government backed by Arab parties.

Opposition celebrates exit polls

Feiglin in the past:

Eisenkot as PM? Maybe in exchange for Defense Ministry

During talks on an alliance with Yaron Zelekha, Moshe Feiglin reportedly said he could support Gadi Eisenkot as Prime Minister if appointed Defense Minister.

Eisenkot as PM? Maybe in exchange for Defense Ministry

Winter rejects serving under Eisenkot, then hugs him on live TV

Ofer Winter declares that an "enormous ideological gulf" separates him from Gadi Eisenkot and rules out serving under him. Moments later, the two meet in the studio and embrace.

Winter rejects serving under Eisenkot, then hugs him on live TV

Final election polls:

Eisenkot leads, neither bloc secures majority

Final television polls ahead of Tuesday’s elections show Eisenkot's Yashar party leading Likud, while neither Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition reaches 61 seats.

Eisenkot leads, neither bloc secures majority

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Rival chants greet Eisenkot at Western Wall

Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot visits Jerusalem's Western Wall under heavy security, drawing cheers from supporters and pro-Netanyahu chants from others.

Rival chants greet Eisenkot at Western Wall

Eisenkot: We won't let Netanyahu head interim government

Yashar! chairman Gadi Eisenkot backs says he sees no imminent security threat, says he won't allow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be caretaker prime minister.

Eisenkot: We won't let Netanyahu head interim government

Likud activist pulls out pacifier, mocking Eisenkot on live TV

Likud activist Shlomi Vaknin holds up pacifier during live interview, mocking Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot's reaction to being called a 'monkey' by media personality Yinon Magal.

Likud activist pulls out pacifier, mocking Eisenkot on live TV

Eisenkot a 'monkey'? Yinon Magal clarifies remarks

Channel 14 host Yinon Magal clarifies controversy after calling Gadi Eisenkot a "monkey," citing criminal underworld slang.

Eisenkot a 'monkey'? Yinon Magal clarifies remarks

Secret transcripts expose Netanyahu's clashes with top brass

Newly revealed war cabinet transcripts expose explosive disagreements between Netanyahu and Israel's security chiefs over Gaza, Hezbollah, Syria, and decisions that shaped the course of the war.

Secret transcripts expose Netanyahu's clashes with top brass

Liberman blasts Eisenkot:

'Benny Gantz 2, seeking to form government with Netanyahu'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman accuses Gadi Eisenkot of seeking a coalition with Netanyahu, Deri, and Goldknopf: "Gadi Eisenkot is Benny Gantz 2."

'Benny Gantz 2, seeking to form government with Netanyahu'

Amit Segal:

Netanyahu to bring Eisenkot into government at Ben Gvir’s expense

Amit Segal says Netanyahu may form a government with Gadi Eisenkot even with 61 seats, weakening Ben Gvir and the haredi parties, but questions claims that he plans to exclude them.

Netanyahu to bring Eisenkot into government at Ben Gvir’s expense

Eisenkot vows to destroy Hamas within 18 months of becoming PM

Yashar! chairman Gadi Eisenkot pledges to end Hamas rule in Gaza, dismantle its military wing within 18 months if elected Prime Minister, drawing sharp criticism from Likud and Amcha Yisrael.

Eisenkot vows to destroy Hamas within 18 months of becoming PM

Heated on-air clash between Yinon Magal and Gadi Eisenkot

Magal challenges Eisenkot over his opposition to dismantling the Palestinian Authority, accusing him of paving the way for a Palestinian state by opposing construction in E1.

Heated on-air clash between Yinon Magal and Gadi Eisenkot

Which leaders actually learned from Oct. 7?

Who truly changed after Oct. 7, and who demonstrated the ability to withstand enormous pressure when Jewish lives were on the line? Opinion.

Which leaders actually learned from Oct. 7?

'An Oslo-era Chief of Staff'

Likud MK Amit Halevi slams Eisenkot

In an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, Likud MK Amit Halevi rejects claims that the right could "steal the election" and vows close scrutiny of polling stations.

Likud MK Amit Halevi slams Eisenkot

Bennett's statement sparks backlash within opposition

Together chairman Naftali Bennett says Netanyahu could serve as a minister in his government if he accepts his party's principles. Eisenkot and Liberman reject the idea.

Bennett's statement sparks backlash within opposition

Ahead of elections: Likud searches for political defectors

Likud has established a team of MKs and strategic advisers to examine candidates from Gadi Eisenkot's party, aiming to persuade lawmakers to join the right-wing bloc after the elections.

Ahead of elections: Likud searches for political defectors

Poll:

Who do Israelis want as prime minister?

According to the poll, 59% oppose including an Arab party in the coalition, while 53% support having a haredi party in the next government.

Who do Israelis want as prime minister?

Amcha Yisrael candidate: Open to government with center-left

Ofer Winter’s Amcha Yisrael party open to possibility of joining center-left government if key demands not met, candidate Eran Ben-Ari says.

Amcha Yisrael candidate: Open to government with center-left

'No spins and lies'

Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu to televised debate

Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot formally invites Netanyahu to a live televised debate: “The public deserves answers without spins and lies."

Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu to televised debate

First time in Kan News poll

Winter’s party falls below threshold

Amcha Yisrael falls below the threshold for the first time in a Kan News poll, leaving Eisenkot’s bloc with 52 seats to Netanyahu’s 51.

Winter’s party falls below threshold

Eisenkot, Rabbi Granot honor fallen sons at 'second hakafot'

Yashar! chairman Gadi Eisenkot joins post-holiday celebrations at Orot Shaul Yeshiva, where Rabbi Tamir Granot honors the memory of their sons, both of whom fell during the war.

Eisenkot, Rabbi Granot honor fallen sons at 'second hakafot'

Judge clears Smotrich’s explosive campaign video targeting judges

The Central Elections Committee rejects a bid to remove Bezalel Smotrich’s controversial campaign video, ruling that public officials can be depicted as part of political criticism.

Judge clears Smotrich’s explosive campaign video targeting judges

Goldknopf's move could shatter Netanyahu's haredi alliance

Senior Agudat Yisrael officials believe that faction chairman Yitzhak Goldknopf would not vote against a minority government led by Gadi Eisenkot, but would abstain if such a government were formed.

Goldknopf's move could shatter Netanyahu's haredi alliance

The Burden of Ethics in the Rubble:

How the IDF’s Urban Warfare Doctrine drives a soldier crisis

The psychological impact of close- quarters urban combat is uniquely devastating. House-to-house fighting is deeply visceral. It involves face-to-face violence, the immediate sight of casualties, and the constant fear of sudden ambush in enclosed spaces. It is avoidable and must be changed. Opinion.

How the IDF’s Urban Warfare Doctrine drives a soldier crisis

Shin Bet Chief orders personal protection for Gadi Eisenkot

Shin Bet chief David Zini approves a personal security detail for Gadi Eisenkot, while a decision on protection for Yair Golan remains pending.

Shin Bet Chief orders personal protection for Gadi Eisenkot

Yisrael Beytenu hits back at Eisenkot: Who are your partners?

Yisrael Beytenu party fires back after Yashar! chairman Gadi Eisenkot criticizes rivals, challenging Eisenkot to reveal who he would rely on to form a government.

Yisrael Beytenu hits back at Eisenkot: Who are your partners?

Eisenkot draws red line: No rotation government

Yashar! chairman Gadi Eisenkot says next prime minister must serve full four-year term, claims he rejects 'all the tricks and gimmicks' of recent years.

Eisenkot draws red line: No rotation government

Poll:

Netanyahu’s bloc takes lead

Likud loses another seat, falling to 18, while Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar remains in first place. Netanyahu’s coalition bloc rises to 54 seats, overtaking the Eisenkot bloc.

Netanyahu’s bloc takes lead

Bedouin council head: Eisenkot promised to bring Ra’am into gov't

Yashar! party denies claim following meeting with northern Bedouin leaders: 'These things were never said, not even by implication.'

Bedouin council head: Eisenkot promised to bring Ra’am into gov't

Outrage on the left over Religious Zionism party campaign video

A Religious Zionism campaign video shows judges and the Attorney General being forcibly dragged away, sparking harsh reactions.

Outrage on the left over Religious Zionism party campaign video

Eisenkot’s move that could enable a minority government

Yashar! party chairman is formulating a mechanism to prevent MKs from leaving his faction if he decides to establish a minority government relying on Arab parties’ votes.

Eisenkot’s move that could enable a minority government

Smotrich to Eisenkot: “You spread hatred, I forgive you"

Finance Minister responds to Gadi Eisenkot’s criticism of the defense budget: “You can’t talk about reconciliation and healing and then speak like the worst of the online commenters."

Smotrich to Eisenkot: “You spread hatred, I forgive you"

“Complete lie"

Ben Gvir sues Gadi Eisenkot for NIS 100,000

Otzma Yehudit chairman demands compensation from Eisenkot over claims made on a podcast that Ben Gvir spreads violent messages on social media.

Ben Gvir sues Gadi Eisenkot for NIS 100,000

Change in tone:

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef launches attack on Eisenkot

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef warns against an Eisenkot-led government, just two months after praising the Yashar chairman and saying Shas could support him for PM.

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef launches attack on Eisenkot

Eisenkot’s Yashar Party signs surplus-vote deal with Democrats

Eisenkot’s Yashar Party will sign a surplus-vote agreement with the Democrats after Liberman’s Yisrael Beytenu struck a deal with Bennett and Lapid.

Eisenkot’s Yashar Party signs surplus-vote deal with Democrats

Otzma Yehudit: “Netanyahu has already chosen Eisenkot"

Ben Gvir’s party claims Likud is working to weaken Otzma Yehudit in order to pave the way for a unity government with Gadi Eisenkot.

Otzma Yehudit: “Netanyahu has already chosen Eisenkot"

Opposition figures demand investigation over Oct. 7 revelations

Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, Avigdor Liberman and Yair Golan issue joint statement calling for investigation following report that the UAE President warned Netanyahu over a week before October 7.

Opposition figures demand investigation over Oct. 7 revelations

Eisenkot’s brave delusions

He calls the ‘Two-State Solution’ delusional - and then guarantees its fruition. Opinion.

Eisenkot’s brave delusions

Treason conspiracy theory

Yair Golan announces lawsuit against Sara Netanyahu

Yair Golan says he will sue Sara Netanyahu after she questioned his early arrival on October 7; Gadi Eisenkot condemns her remarks and backs Golan.

Yair Golan announces lawsuit against Sara Netanyahu

Advisory Committee rules:

Eisenkot to receive security through Election Day

Advisory committee recommends protection for Gadi Eisenkot until election day after new findings, reversing a decision that sparked controversy.

Eisenkot to receive security through Election Day

Eisenkot: E1 construction would be a mistake

Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot opposes E1 construction, while claiming to reject Palestinian state.

Eisenkot: E1 construction would be a mistake

'I won’t join your gov't'

Eisenkot rules out Winter as DM, draws sharp response

Eisenkot says Winter had not served in the IDF’s strategic command. Winter hits back, pointing to the “containment, de-escalation and appointments" policies.

Eisenkot rules out Winter as DM, draws sharp response

Who was listening?

Malware found on phones of senior Eisenkot staffers

Malware designed to listen and collect information was reportedly discovered on the phones of two senior staffers at Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar Party campaign.

Malware found on phones of senior Eisenkot staffers

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.

New poll shakes up race as Netanyahu bloc falls further behind

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.

Bereaved parents hit back at Eisenkot over October 7 probe

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.

'Will you commit that there will be no 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."

Chief Rabbi to Eisenkot: 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.'

Bennett to Eisenkot: No exemptions, no deals

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.

Gadi Eisenkot: A general whose time has passed

Eizenkot takes swipe at Bennett over Qatar

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

Eizenkot takes swipe at Bennett over Qatar

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.

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

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.

Ben Gvir fires back at Eisenkot: Defeatist morality

General Election

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

General Election

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.

Bennett-Lapid hit all-time low polling numbers

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.

Precedential ruling against AI election ads

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 gets private security amid growing threats

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.'

Eisenkot blasts Mamdani: 'Pure antisemitism'