Gadi Eisenkot

Israel to mark Independence Day with 'heads held high', says Bennett as opposition honors fallen

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett told The Jerusalem Post that while Israel remembers those who were lost, it also embraces the families who sacrificed “what was most precious to them."

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attends the funeral of Israeli soldier Staff Sergeant Maxsim Entis at the Bat Yam Military Cemetery, March 31, 2026.
Gadi Eisenkot attends a conference at the Academic College in Tel Aviv, January 6, 2026.

Eisenkot overtakes Bennett for opposition leadership as Lapid ends last in latest poll

Family, friends and officials attend the funeral of Master Sgt. (res.) Gal Meir Eisenkot, son of war cabinet minister Minister Gadi Eisenkot in Herzliya on December 8, 2023

Fmr. IDF chief Eisenkot reflects on son’s death, says he ‘didn't cry' for decades until funeral

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gal Hirsch, Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing in the Prime Minister"s Office hold a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, January 27, 2026.

Netanyahu's coalition struggles to close gap against opposition for third week - poll


Haredi parties' Knesset boycott to continue for third straight week

This could change pending an assessment by haredi MKs later this week, according to one of the spokespersons.

 Haredi men are seen protesting the effort to draft ultra-Orthodox Israelis into the IDF.

Ronen Bar to clarify warnings about Netanyahu to closed session of Knesset on Wednesday

"We cannot ignore the grave letter from the head of the Shin Bet. Summon him immediately to present his claims.

 Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Ronen Bar attends the state ceremony at Mount Herzl. September 26, 2023.

Hamas gathered forces during ceasefire for attempted invasions into Israel - report

Israel's security forces have identified a sharp increase in Hamas's efforts to carry out attacks against the IDF in Gaza.

Palestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard before the release of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 15, 2025.

Eisenkot, various MKs demand meeting with Netanyahu, Katz over 'war failures'

Additionally, the letter stated that Netanyahu and Katz have neglected to enforce the haredi draft bill, which also “harms the security and national interests of the State of Israel.”

 MK Gadi Eisenkot attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting on the ultra-Orthodox draft law at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on June 24, 2024.

MK Gadi Eisenkot reflects on war, leadership, and family tragedy - interview

Eisenkot shares insights on war strategy, Netanyahu’s decisions, and the loss of his son Gal in this revealing Q and A.

 MK Gadi Eisenkot attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting on the ultra-Orthodox draft law at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on June 24, 2024.

Controversial 'Feldstein Bill’ passes prelim. Knesset vote after leak affair

Following the vote, Eisenkot called the bill “a bill to destroy Israel’s intelligence superiority.”

 A plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, December 4, 2024.

Haredi IDF exemption bill will cause 'fault line' in Israeli society, Eisenkot says

Such a bill "undermines" Israel's national security by harming necessary solidarity and national consensus, Eisenkot added.

 Haredi men dressed in traditional ultra-Orthodox garb stand behind a group of religious IDF soldiers

Gideon Sa'ar is 'unqualified' to serve as defense minister, Eisenkot charges

MK Gadi Eisenkot criticized Gideon Sa'ar's potential appointment as defense minister, calling it unqualified and risky for Israeli security.

 (L-R): MK Gideon Sa'ar, MK Gadi Eisenkot

Philadelphi corridor is not an existential threat, Gantz and Eisenkot say

"If Netanyahu is not strong enough to withstand the public pressure in order to return to Philadelphi – he should resign."

 Gadi Eisenkot holds a press conference with Head of the National Unity party Minister Benny Gantz at the Knesset, February 26, 2024

MK Gadi Eisenkot, Opposition leaders: PM must be summoned for meeting

Opposition MKs demand Netanyahu appear before the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, citing his failure to achieve war objectives and decisions risking Israel's security.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the 2021 elections box