Gadi Eizenkot Urges Coalition to Halt Legislative Blitz Ahead of Knesset Dissolution

Gadi Eizenkot, chairman of the Yisrael party, issued a last-minute appeal to stop the coalition's rapid legislative push in the final week before the Knesset dissolves. In a statement on July 10, 2026, Eizenkot condemned the current government as "the worst in Israel's history," blaming it for leading the country into a severe crisis. He accused the coalition of attempting to dismantle core Israeli values, promoting anti-democratic laws, and fostering division, hatred, and falsehoods.

Eizenkot specifically criticized the coalition's agenda for prioritizing exemptions and undermining those who serve and work, describing the legislative blitz as a "fire sale" of the state. He called on coalition members to recognize the heavy price their actions impose on Israel's security and citizens' lives. Eizenkot warned that continuing this course would leave a lasting stain on their reputations and urged them to stop the "looting and disgrace" before the Knesset's dissolution.

The message comes as the Knesset prepares to dissolve in a week, ahead of the 2026 elections, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government pushing through controversial laws in its final days. Eizenkot's statement reflects deep opposition to the coalition's last-minute legislative efforts and highlights the political tensions surrounding the upcoming electoral cycle.