Gadi Eisenkot

Ehud Barak criticizes Netanyahu's Lebanon war policies, calls Bennett, Eisenkot 'superior' PMs

The former PM additionally pointed to Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot as the candidates he believes can finally step into the shoes of incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Former prime minister Ehud Barak attends a conference held by the Movement for Quality Government in Tel Aviv, January 28, 2026.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid at a party press conference in the Knesset, Monday, June 1, 2026.

Lapid urges Eisenkot to join his alliance with Bennett to win upcoming elections, oust Netanayhu

Screengrab of video of ultra-Orthodox (haredi) riot outside of the Beit Shemesh police station, June 1, 2026.

'Black flag over democracy': Politicians slam haredi break in to Beit Shemesh police station

Opposition Leader and Head of the Yesh Atid party Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett speak during a press conference announcing a joint list named “Together” ahead of upcoming elections, to be led by Bennett, in Herzliya, central Israel, April 26, 2026.

'This is not a ceasefire': Bennett, Eisenkot blast government as Hezbollah fire intensifies


'It's a rotten scam': Bereaved families reject idea of independent cm'tee for Oct. 7 investigation

Bereaved families and opposition leaders condemn the government's "independent" October 7 probe, demanding a state-run investigation.

A woman places a candle as people grieve at the site of the Nova festival where partygoers were killed and kidnapped, on the two-year anniversary of the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas from Gaza, in Reim, southern Israel, October 7, 2025.

Coalition drops to 48 seats in Knesset as Bennett-Eisenkot bloc gains majority - poll

Likud has lost two seats, dropping the party to 24, while former prime minister Naftali Bennett's party gained two, also reaching 24 to tie.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 20, 2025

Hadar Goldin’s parents, Israeli officials, welcome slain soldier's return

The Goldin family hopes that Hadar will remain a symbol, adding that they fought for camaraderie, a burial in Israel, and human dignity. Israeli political and military officials also eulogized him.

IDF soldiers who served with Lt. Hadar Goldin in 2014 form an honor guard over his coffin upon its return to Israel after over 11 years in Hamas captivity, November 9, 2025.

Israel grants NIS 3.25 billion in benefits to career IDF officers, mandatory service soldiers

Israel approved NIS 3.25b. in aid for IDF soldiers and officers to ease financial hardships caused by the war.

(L-R) Defense Minister Israel Katz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF chief Eyal Zamir at the graduation of an IDF officers' course, October 30, 2025

Opposition heads push for early elections, vow to 'fight draft-dodging law'

In the meeting, the leaders also spoke on plans to trigger early elections already in the Knesset’s ongoing winter session, rather than the scheduled date in October 2026.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid (Yesh Atid) and former MK Gadi Eisenkot.

'Today you are finally home': Oz Daniel laid to rest after two years in Hamas captivity

Thousands of people, including family, friends, and military officials, gathered Thursday for Sergeant Major Oz Daniel's funeral. Attendees included President Herzog, MK Benny Gantz, Gal Hirsch.

Family and friends attend the funeral of Israeli soldier Oz Daniel, at the military cemetery in Kfar Saba, February, 2024.

Israeli MKs praise hostages' return and Gaza deal signing, slam ministers who opposed agreement

MK Gadi Eisenkot welcomed the signing of the deal, but slammed the "shameful leadership" of ministers who voted against "a deal that would bring back living hostages."

Former hostage Omer Shem Tov speaks after an agreement was reached for a Gaza deal on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Opposition heads unite to discuss toppling Netanyahu gov’t, backing Trump peace plan

Multiple party heads offered to provide a political safety net to ensure the peace deal passes.

Blue and White leader and MK Benny Gantz arrives for a meeting of opposition party leaders at a hotel in Tel Aviv, October 8, 2025

Netanyahu, Bennett neck and neck as opposition holds majority despite coalition gains - poll

Within the opposition, Naftali Bennett's faction experienced the most significant movement, gaining two seats to reach a total of 22.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former prime minister Naftali Bennett. (Illustrative)

Lapid, Eisenkot, Liberman, Golan officially form political bloc to defeat Netanyahu

The group agreed to establish a professional body to work on guidelines for the next government, a constitution, universal national service, and safeguarding Israel’s identity.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid (Yesh Atid) and former MK Gadi Eisenkot.