Gadi Eisenkot
Eisenkot lays out four coalition principles, says 'any MK' who accepts them can join government
Eisenkot said on Saturday that any MK willing to endorse his four principles could join a broad Zionist government, as he seeks to translate the October 27 election results into a new coalition.
Netanyahu, Eisenkot must reach a deal to end Israel's political deadlock - opinion
What are we for? The question Israel's political opposition can no longer avoid - opinion
Eisenkot must beat Netanyahu at his own game, not repeat Gantz's mistakes - opinion
Netanyahu survives the election, but Eisenkot holds key to replacing him - analysis
Netanyahu remains in office without a majority, while Eisenkot must overcome opposition divisions to form a government or face another election.
Eisenkot lays out principles to join coalition, Liberman reports of Knesset speaker ambitions
Mossad to provide Shin Bet with assessment of suspected foreign interference in elections• Gadi Eisenkot, Yair Lapid meet to discuss election results, coordinate next steps
Israel has the votes for change. Does it have the courage? - opinion
The Jewish led “change” bloc, together with the Arab parties Ra’am and the Joint List, holds a 67 seat majority. The math is clear. What is missing currently is the political courage to act on it.
Herzog can secure his presidential legacy by bringing Netanyahu and Eisenkot together - opinion
Herzog has a chance to shape his presidential legacy by pushing Netanyahu and Eisenkot to put national interests ahead of political rivalries.
Middle Israel: Netanyahu and Eisenkot both lost, but Israel may have emerged the winner
The opposition had every reason to win by a landslide, but Eisenkot offered no vision beyond replacing a failed government.
Israel cannot afford another election - its leaders must compromise for unity - opinion
What matters is who can assemble 61 seats and turn them into a functioning coalition. Neither side can do that right now, but Netanyahu appears to be in the stronger position.
My Word: Negative political thinking - opinion
Israel’s fragmented political landscape raises questions about coalition stability, voter trust, and whether politicians can put national interests ahead of personal rivalries.
Netanyahu meets Ben-Gvir, Smotrich as opposition leaders hold coalition talks
Netanyahu met Ben-Gvir and Smotrich as opposition leaders held separate talks. Eisenkot accused Likud of undermining the vote, while Lapid urged patience.
Arab Israelis, Palestinians view path to coalition through political clout - analysis
With record representation in the Knesset, Arab voters see a chance to influence Israel’s government and improve their daily lives, but opposition leaders remain divided over accepting their support.
Editor's Notes: Any unity deal must start with the leaders who are here, including Netanyahu
Many Likud voters chose Netanyahu personally, so any serious unity proposal has to start with him rather than wish him away.
