Gadi Eisenkot

The chairman of the Yashar party said at a 'Shishi Tarbut' event in Rishon LeZion that "there will be mergers" and emphasized: "I bring with me a deep commitment to the State of Israel and to do the brave things, and you'll be surprised, I also do politics - wait." The deadline for submitting lists to the Knesset is around the corner.

Yashar! party chairman Gadi Eisenkot claimed he could not reach the Prime Minister for two hours after an F-16 was downed by Syrian fire. A military source with access to the protocols states that Benjamin Netanyahu was updated immediately and approved the retaliatory strike, which was launched within 20 minutes.

Channel 13 poll shows a change at the top: Yashar! loses 2 mandates, Likud strengthens by the same amount, and Bennett drops by one mandate. At the same time, the two main blocs reach 53 mandates each, with the Arab parties holding 14 mandates.

The prominent former athlete who was previously registered with Likud and decided to end his activity there, now reveals his next political move and officially joins Gadi Eisenkot's faction.

At the "Time of Decision: Democracy and Society" conference organized by Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth in collaboration with the Israel Democracy Institute, the chairman of the Yashar! party recounted that when he served as Chief of Staff in 2018, after Air Force pilots abandoned a downed aircraft, he could not reach the Prime Minister for two hours and decided on his own to carry out strikes in...

At the 'Time for Decision: Democracy and Society' conference held by Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth in collaboration with the Israel Democracy Institute, Avigdor Lieberman called on opposition parties to unite to prevent wasted votes. He ruled out any merger with Gadi Eisenkot, citing his vague stance on sitting with Benjamin Netanyahu as unacceptable.

The chairman of the "Yashar!" party is heard in a recording from a closed meeting declaring that he would prefer 63 mandates from Zionist parties, but does not shy away from relying on Ra'am if he does not achieve this. Regarding criticism from the right against him and Yair Golan, he stated: "Netanyahu and his mouthpieces are delegitimizing an excellent military man."

Amid the recommendation to provide security for Gadi Eisenkot, Ronen Cohen stated that there are attempts to exploit the committee for political purposes. He explained that the decision was based on a combination of circumstances rather than specific intelligence. Cohen also noted that the Prime Minister's wife is under a "severe threat level" and criticized journalist Uri Misgav.

After the committee recommended providing security for Gadi Eisenkot, a decision regarding the chairman of The Democrats is expected today. The party claims political motives and threatens to petition the Supreme Court: "Responsibility for his life lies with Benjamin Netanyahu and the head of the Shin Bet"

Following new warnings, the Advisory Committee for the Protection of VIPs recommended providing tight security for the chairman of the "Yashar!" party until election day. The decision now moves to the Ministerial Committee on Shin Bet Affairs, which will also discuss the security of "The Democrats" chairman Yair Golan.

The recommendation marks a sharp turn from the controversial decision made a week earlier, when Shin Bet head David Zini determined not to assign bodyguards to Eisenkot. At the center of the discussion regarding close protection for Golan and Eisenkot were materials submitted by both parties. The 'Yashar!' party claimed that Eisenkot is currently protected only by a private, unarmed security...

The opposition camp is stepping up its efforts: Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett have made an urgent appeal to Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman. Here are the details of this surprising move.

The chairman of the Yashar! party announced the addition of Tal Ohana-Hachmon, former head of the Yeruham council and project manager for the rehabilitation of northern communities, and Col. (res.) Nir Hachabi, a member of Kibbutz Kissufim who lost his son Yonatan on October 7, to the party's list. According to Eisenkot, the two have "rich experience and a deep commitment to the rehabilitation and...

Ronen Cohen, chairman of the Advisory Committee for the Protection of Personalities, which will discuss tomorrow the security of opposition leaders Yair Golan and Gadi Eisenkot, was appointed without experience in the field. Cohen, who previously blamed the military echelon for the failure of October 7, recently revealed that the security of "those threatened by the Iron Swords War," including...

Lapid and Lieberman agreed to focus on responsibility for the October 7 massacre, the cost of living, the loss of governance, and Israel's international standing. The meeting took place with Bennett's knowledge, and in the background, coordination between him and Lieberman is strengthening ahead of the day after the elections. One possibility: a joint move that would require Eisenkot to waive the...

The Advisory Committee for the Protection of Public Figures will convene tomorrow in Jerusalem to decide on the demand of party leaders to provide them with security until election day. The discussion is being held following findings presented by their staff to security officials, and a week after the previous and controversial decision not to provide security to the chairman of the Yashar party.

A dramatic political development in a new poll presents a turnaround in the premiership, as Benjamin Netanyahu loses ground against two main rivals and a new right-wing party reshuffles the blocks.

Senior officials from Gadi Eisenkot's circle met with representatives of Benny Gantz to discuss high-level government roles, including head of the National Security Council. Gantz has reportedly declined the offers, and both sides have officially denied that the meeting took place.

MK Cassif in an interview with Radio Haifa: "If toppling Netanyahu depends on us - we will recommend an alternative we can live with."

The chairman of the "Yashar!" party opposed construction in the E1 area between Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim. The chairman of the "Amcha Yisrael" party replied: "If we had considered the world, the State of Israel would not have been established."

In political circles, there are concerns that the Prime Minister's Office will use its control over the transcripts of war discussions to distort reality. After another campaign against him, Gadi Eisenkot demanded: "Expose the full protocols." The procedures regarding their handling are strict, but Netanyahu's people have found ways in the past to remove materials and declassify dozens of secret...

After the minister demanded an apology, the removal of the publication, and compensation of 100,000 shekels within 72 hours, the chairman of the Yeshar! party rejected his claims of defamation. The party attacked: "All the warning letters and performances in the world will not hide your failure as a minister."

Against the backdrop of the struggle over the state commission of inquiry, the former Chief of Staff opens a sharp front against Netanyahu, reveals the warnings he gave him before the disaster, and demands the publication of the cabinet protocols.

A serious cyber incident occurred at the election headquarters of the chairman of the Yashar party, after advanced spyware was discovered on the devices of senior officials. Despite the alarming findings, his associates made a surprising decision regarding the Israel Police.

The chairman of the Amha Yisrael party responds to the former IDF Chief of Staff's statement that he is unfit to serve as Defense Minister due to a lack of General Staff experience. Winter attacked Eisenkot's containment policy and the senior appointments he led, including Herzi Halevi and Aharon Haliva, and promised to promote security concepts of rapid victory.

The chairman of the Yashar! party announced during a tour of the south the establishment of a team that will deal with the rehabilitation and development of the Gaza Envelope and the Western Negev. On the team: Head of the Ramat HaNegev Regional Council Eran Doron, Tair Ifargan, Oshrat Gani Gonen, and representatives of the Gaza Envelope communities. "The rehabilitation of the south begins first...

Ronen Manelis, former IDF Spokesperson and current campaign manager for Eisenkot, congratulated Ofer Winter on his launch event. Feldstein, a close associate of Winter who denies being his political advisor, wrote in response: "This time there will be no one to stop his promotion."

Moshe Gafni was asked if he would recommend that the 'Torah giants' support Gadi Eisenkot and did not rule out the possibility: "I know what I am going to recommend, but I am not allowed to say." Regarding the partnership with Benjamin Netanyahu, he stated: "We reached the conclusion that in this term we cannot do things with them that concern our children and our families."

Itamar Ben Gvir sent a pre-lawsuit warning letter to Gadi Eisenkot following remarks made in a podcast, which he claims attribute incitement to killing and racism to him. Eisenkot is required to apologize, remove the publication, and pay 100,000 shekels within 72 hours, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken against him.

Against the backdrop of the security debate surrounding Gadi Eisenkot, the Prime Minister revealed a detail that had been under a gag order for months. "Iran targeted one of my sons and tried to murder him; this security is not a luxury. Without it, they will succeed," he said in an interview with Channel 14.

Chairman of the Kulanu faction and former Knesset member Roi Folkman announced today (Monday) that he is joining the Yachar! party led by Gadi Eisenkot — in a highly surprising move. Folkman stood by Gilad Erdan's side during his party's launch and as of yesterday was still holding talks in an attempt to promote a union between forces in the "third bloc". However, it now turns out that in parallel...

10 days after leaving Lapid, the former minister joins the 'Yashar!' party of the former IDF Chief of Staff. 'Israel needs reliable, statesmanlike, and experienced leadership,' said Major General (res.) Stern. Eisenkot: 'He represents a statesmanlike religious Zionism that believes in service and responsibility.'

Oren Dobronsky, reserved in the Likud list by the Prime Minister, questioned why the chairman of the Yashar! party is not under Shin Bet security. "It is not at all clear to me what the considerations are for not providing security to leading candidates for Prime Minister," he wrote on Facebook.

According to the Kan News poll, Eisenkot overtakes Likud with 24 mandates, and Netanyahu loses in the suitability for prime minister question to Bennett as well. A new scenario brings Winter into the Knesset and leaves Smotrich below the electoral threshold.

Shin Bet chief David Zini has finalized his decision not to provide state security for former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, despite ongoing threats. The 'Yashar!' party chairman's staff claims the refusal is driven by political considerations.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded this evening (Saturday) sharply to the call by Ra'am chairman, Knesset member Mansour Abbas, for Israeli recognition of a Palestinian state. Netanyahu made it clear unequivocally that as long as he heads the government, such a move will not be carried out under any scenario. In his remarks, the Prime Minister declared: "As long as I am Prime Minister, a...

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot sharply rejected Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas's call for Israeli recognition of a Palestinian state. Eisenkot pledged that such a state would not be established under any government he helps form.

According to the latest data from the American prediction market platform "Kalshi", former Chief of Staff and minister Gadi Eisenkot is opening a significant gap over his competitors, jumping to a 59% chance of winning the position. Similar results are also seen on "Polymarket".

The "Yashar Le-Israel im Eisenkot" party continues to increase its campaign funding. According to the State Comptroller's report, the party has registered 269 donations and guarantees totaling over 18.27 million shekels. The list of backers includes Alfred Akirov, Shmuel Harlap, Frank Lowy, Jonathan Kolber, Amiram Levin, and Marius Nacht.

Ronen Tzur addressed the party being established by Ofer Winter, the tension between him and Gadi Eisenkot, and possible connections within the right-wing bloc and the bloc opposing Netanyahu. According to him, those who do not shrink their egos may find themselves outside the political wheel.

Journalist Nadav Eyal criticized Channel 14 presenters Tamir Shnaid and Noy Bar Itzhak following a segment featuring Dudu Jerfi, who lost his son and two sisters at the Nova festival. Eyal accused the presenters of manipulation, calling them "nobodies," to which Shnaid, who also lost a daughter, responded with a sharp rebuke regarding the politicization of grief.

Following the chaos at Ben Gurion Airport, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated that the state is not being managed in any field. Opposition leaders criticized the government for its lack of leadership.

Rina Matzliach and Akiva Novick discussed the question of the next election results and revealed in a live broadcast a particularly intriguing bet regarding the identity of the next Prime Minister.

The Likud party gained 2 additional mandates in the Channel 13 poll, but Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar!" party grew even further. Gilad Erdan and Yuli Edelstein failed to cross the electoral threshold, and the mandates previously held by Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel were redistributed between the political blocs.

The Yashar! party with Eisenkot has filed a petition with the Central Elections Committee demanding the removal of dozens of posts from Netanyahu's account, alleging prohibited use of IDF soldiers and operational footage. The party notes: Likud itself previously demanded a ban on such use in campaign propaganda.

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich uploaded a video to social media in which he launched a sharp attack against the 15 billion shekel plan for the rehabilitation of the North presented by Gadi Eisenkot, accusing his opponent of manipulating public opinion.

Mateh Asher Regional Council head Moshe Davidovich claimed that "one must not believe politicians," but noted: "If 70% of what was presented is accepted — we will be in paradise." The leadership of the Yeshar! party says they see importance in assisting the region, but heads of authorities and organizations in the north criticize the fact that there is no representative from the region in a...

According to a Channel 12 poll, the "Yashar!" party led by Gadi Eisenkot has taken first place, surpassing Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud. The coalition is losing ground while the opposition block strengthens.

Ronen Manelis, senior advisor to Knesset member Gadi Eisenkot, published a surprising post on Monday ahead of the Likud primaries. Manelis wrote: 'Tali, good luck. Your success is our success,' adding heart and hamsa emojis, amid a tense day for Gottlieb as she fights for her spot on the party list.

It once seemed that Eisenkot's drabness and lack of charisma might be his biggest obstacle in politics. After years of war, trauma, and noise, it is possible that this is exactly what the Israeli public is looking for now in its next leader.