Gadi Eisenkot

Could Bennett, Lapid, and Eisenkot topple Netanyahu in Israel's next election? - analysis

Eisenkot has proposed creating a unified list for the upcoming elections with former prime minister Naftali Bennett and Opposition leader Yair Lapid.

Gadi Eisenkot and Yesh Atid leader MK Yair Lapid seen on November 1, 2025
Yair Lapid and Gadi Eisenkot embrace at draft law protests in Jerusalem on January 15, 2026.

Gadi Eisenkot pushing for unified list with Bennett, Lapid to rival Netanyahu's Likud

 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.

Gadi Eisenkot: Netanyahu ceded Gaza security, IDF must return to fighting

A man lights a cigarette with fire from a burning picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Israelis rally in support of the nationwide protests happening in Iran, in Holon, Israel, January 14, 2026.

Majority of Israelis favor joint US-Israel action against Iran - poll


Avigdor Liberman to 'Post': This is what Israel should do in Gaza

No more crossings and no more supplying, he says. But first of all, Hamas leaders need to be eliminated, and those who are abroad remain legitimate targets.

 MK Avigdor Liberman attends a State Control Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on September 13, 2023.

IDF, Shin Bet chiefs update Gantz, Lapid on Israel's security threats

Lapid stated after the meeting that the Shin Bet head updated him on the situation and various security threats.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi and Shin Bet director Ronen Bar are seen during a security assessment following a rocket barrage from Lebanon during Passover, on April 6, 2023

Israeli government could lower IDF draft exemption age for haredi Jews

IDF official: New exemption age for ultra-Orthodox Jews acceptable • Benny Gantz, Gadi Eisenkot present alternative plan to Smotrich's

 Haredim protest in Jerusalem against the conscription of ultra-Orthodox youth into the army.

Israeli MKs from coalition, opposition call for judicial reform compromise

Those that signed it were Likud MKs Yuli Edelstein and Danny Danon as well as two opposition parliamentarians from the National Unity Party Gadi Eisenkot and Chili Tropper.

 Israeli opposition MKs are seen putting on Israeli flags in the Knesset plenum ahead of a planned vote on judicial reform, in Jerusalem, on February 20, 2023.

Israel Elections: Will Gadi Eisenkot make a political splash?

POLTICAL AFFAIRS: Gadi Eisenkot became the newest ex-chief of staff to swap his olive-colored uniform for a black suit and a blue or red tie, depending on the message.

 GADI EISENKOT gets a steady hand from his party leader Benny Gantz at a press conference announcing his entry into politics earlier this year.

Eisenkot: Netanyahu government with Ben-Gvir could damage ties with US

Eisenkot also did not hold back from criticizing the leaders of what are expected to be the two largest parties – Netanyahu and Prime Minister Yair Lapid.

 Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot at the National Unity Party.

Israel Elections: Only voting for Gantz-Sa'ar-Eisenkot can end the cycle - opinion

Only a vote for the list led by Benny Gantz, Gideon Sa’ar and Gadi Eisenkot offers a reasonable prospect to end Israel’s political predicament. 

 LEFT TO RIGHT: Gadi Eisenkot, Benny Gantz and Gideon Sa’ar appear before the media, in Ramat Gan, last month.

Generals in Israeli politics are no longer hot commodities - opinion

Perhaps voters appreciate that despite Israel’s pervasive security challenges, bravery and proficiency in battle do not in themselves provide the experience for successful national leadership.

 GADI EISENKOT waves at the launch of the National Unity Party election campaign, in Tel Aviv, earlier this month.

Disbanding Palestinian Authority will lead to disaster – Eisenkot

Eisenkot is part of a party with right-wing members like Gideon Sa'ar and Ze'ev Elkin.

 Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot at the National Unity Party.

Israel elections: Are we barreling toward a sixth election round? - analysis

This time around, Netanyahu is not going anywhere. As a result, the country is staring down the barrel of yet another deadlocked election.

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