Gadi Eisenkot

Trump says he doesn't believe Netanyahu was warned about Oct. 7 by Egypt, UAE

Trump also refused to endorse Netanyahu directly in the upcoming elections during the interview, steering the conversation away three times when asked directly about it.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a special plenum session in honor of U.S. President Donald Trump at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament in Jerusalem, on October 13, 2025
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of Yashar party and a former IDF chief of staff, speaks during an election campaign rally in Nordiya, Israel, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2026.

Why Gadi Eisenkot should support Palestinian elections without promising statehood - opinion

Ultra-Orthodox (haredi) protesters hold signs at a massive anti-draft march in Jerusalem, September 29, 2026.

'Rather die than be drafted': Thousands take to Jerusalem's streets in haredi anti-draft march

Netanyahu warns of indications that Israel's enemies may attack in run up to election from Tel Nof Air Force Base.

WATCH: 'Don't mess with us': Netanyahu warns enemies may attack Israel ahead of election


High Court orders Shin Bet, government to answer Yair Golan protection petition

The Democrats said Israel Police had raised Golan’s risk level to 4 on a six-point scale, which it described as high and identical to the rating given to Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot.

Yair Golan leads The Democrats, it is polling at around 10 seats.

Yashar party unveils plan for young adults with rent caps and military pay raises in campaign push

Among the key points of the plan laid out by the Yashar party was to increase the salaries of soldiers by 15%, along with a 50% increase for combat soldiers in their third year of service.

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, together with party members, attends the presentation of the party’s candidate list ahead of the upcoming general elections in Rosh HaAyin, September 7, 2026.

Israel election poll: Eisenkot's Yashar leads as Netanyahu, opposition blocs tied at 52 seats each

Kan also found that between Eisenkot or Netanyahu as the next prime minister 39% would prefer Netanyahu, compared to 38% who would prefer Eisenkot.

General election in Israel

Haredi anti-draft march in Bnei Brak doubled as launch event for a protest political party - report

"In Netanyahu's Government of Evasion, the deserters are the heroes," Gadi Eisenkot claimed, dubbing the march "Netanyahu's walk of shame."

Haredi protest over draft law, April 12, 2026.

Knesset polls show wide disparities, ultimate outcome still unclear in heated election race

While Channel 14 and i24NEWS give Likud a clear advantage, polls by Maariv, N12, and Channel 13 show Gadi Eisenkot leading or nearly tied with the party.

 The Knesset building, home of Israel's legislature, in Jerusalem, on November 14, 2022 (Illustrative).

Israel's Elor Azaria syndrome has come full circle - and 'NAZA' is the consequence - opinion

Israel cannot demand trust in IDF investigations while making commanders fear the consequences of enforcing military law.

 President Isaac Herzog.

As Israel’s opposition jostles over leadership, its bid to replace Netanyahu weakens - opinion

The change bloc is losing momentum as its leaders remain divided over strategy. A simple pre-election agreement could resolve the deadlock.

GADI EISENKOT, head of the Yashar party, speaks at the Muni Expo 2026 conference in Tel Aviv on Wednesday.

Gadi Eisenkot and the Palestinian economy: What could really change if he leads Israel? - opinion

If preventing the PA's collapse is part of Eisenkot’s security outlook, the test will be whether Palestinians, workers, goods, revenues, and money can move stably and predictably.

Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar Party, speaks to the Jerusalem Post ahead of elections in September 2026.

Shin Bet Unit 730 to be in charge of Eisenkot's security after police warn of elevated threat

Security officials told Maariv that final discussions have been held in recent days within the Shin Bet regarding the security plan and the scope of protection Eisenkot will receive.

Gadi Eisenkot, head of Yashar, is the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming October election.

Haredi parties, Yashar, coalition bloc lose seats in Knesset, as Otzma Yehudit gains one - poll

Elsewhere in the bloc, the Democrats gained two seats to reach 11, while B’Yachad remained at 13, Yisrael Beytenu at nine and the joint Reservists-Economic Party at four seats.

A PLENUM session at the Knesset.