Gadi Eisenkot
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Gadi Eisenkot, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Netanyahu Develops Strategy to Counter Small Right-Wing Parties Threatening Vote Splitting
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is crafting a strategy to prevent vote splitting by eight small right-wing parties that risk falling below the electoral threshold ahead of the S…
Disqualification of Shas Campaign Video May Boost Party's Political Power
The Central Elections Committee disqualified a Shas campaign video featuring a Haredi soldier portrayal, a move seen as hypocritical and potentially empowering Shas politically. T…
Security Concerns Rise Over Gadi Eisenkot’s Protection Amid Israeli Political Tensions
Shin Bet Chief's Security Decision Sparks Criticism Amid Rising West Bank Tensions
Shin Bet chief David Zini's refusal to secure former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot has sparked criticism amid escalating kite terrorism from Gaza and rising violence by far-right settle…
Netanyahu Orders Shin Bet Chief to Ensure Adequate Security for Gadi Eisenkot
Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed Shin Bet chief David Zini to provide appropriate security for Gadi Eisenkot, amid clarifications that no threats were detected and the decision…
Ra'am Leader Mansour Abbas Signals No Palestinian State Recognition Demand in Coalition Talks
Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas told Israeli opposition leaders he will not demand Palestinian state recognition in coalition talks, despite the party's principled support. Abbas also…
New Ultra-Orthodox Party Emerges as Gantz and Erdan Renew Unity Talks Ahead of Israeli Elections
With 65 days to Israel's elections, a new ultra-Orthodox party led by Eli Yishai is forming, while Benny Gantz and Gilad Erdan renew talks to unite their blocs. Gadi Eisenkot and…
Shas Balances Dual Campaign on Draft Law to Appease Both Haredi and Traditional Voters
Shas is running a dual campaign to manage internal divisions over the military draft law, balancing support for yeshiva students with outreach to traditional voters who serve in t…
Guy Peleg Criticizes Yoaz Hendel's Party and Election Strategy as Worrisome
Israeli journalist Guy Peleg criticized former minister Yoaz Hendel's new party for unclear political goals and low poll prospects, warning it could weaken the opposition's chance…
Netanyahu Blames Union for Ben Gurion Airport Crisis Amid Ongoing Disruptions
Prime Minister Netanyahu blames the workers' union for the Ben Gurion Airport crisis amid ongoing strikes, while calls grow to privatize the Israel Airports Authority to resolve s…
Netanyahu’s Coalition Deals Lower Bar for Small Parties to Gain Top Government Roles
Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-term coalition strategies lowered the threshold for small parties to gain major government roles, culminating in Naftali Bennett becoming Prime Minister…
Avir Kara Stands by Decision to Join Change Government Despite Criticism
Avir Kara defended his decision to join the Change Government led by Yair Lapid and including Ra'am, rejecting regrets despite criticism from Gideon Sa'ar. Kara blamed Sa'ar for b…
Ra'am Leader Mansour Abbas Defends Palestinian State Support Amid Election Debate
Motty Babchik Criticizes Netanyahu, Affirms Haredi Independence from Right-Wing Bloc
Motty Babchik, a key Gur Hasidic leader, openly criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu for broken promises on yeshiva conscription laws, affirming the Haredi community's political in…
IDF Strikes in Syria Amid Rising Tensions with Turkey Over Ben Gurion Airport Dispute
The IDF struck a terrorist in Syria amid escalating tensions with Turkey, fueled by political disputes and public statements from Israeli leaders. U.S. officials linked the strike…
Netanyahu Pushes to Unite Right-Wing Bloc Amid Election Campaign Challenges
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is actively working to unify the right-wing bloc ahead of Israel's upcoming elections, offering reserved spots to key figures like Moshe Kahlon w…
Bennett Faces Criticism Over Unrealistic Promises to Cut Cost of Living by 30%
Naftali Bennett promises a 30% cut in food prices by dismantling monopolies, but critics call his plans unrealistic given Israel's economic challenges and his limited past achieve…
Cameri Theater Updates Agamemnon as a Modern Political Thriller Amid Nolan's Odyssey Release
The Cameri Theater's new adaptation of "Agamemnon" sets the ancient Greek tragedy in 2026 as a political thriller, drawing parallels to Israeli and American leaders. The play coin…
Right-Wing Voters Split Over Likud Exodus and Future of West Bank Amid Political Uncertainty
Polling shows significant defections from Likud to both opposition and smaller right-wing parties, driven by differing views on the war and domestic issues. Public opinion on the…
Yoav Segalovich Nears Joining Ra'am Ahead of Party Primaries
Knesset member Yoav Segalovich is poised to join the Ra'am party and secure the second spot on its list after upcoming primaries. He and Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas have agreed on…
Nearly Half of Israelis Support Minority Government Led by Gadi Eisenkot if No Clear Election Winner Emerges
A Channel 13 poll ahead of Israel's 2026 elections shows Gadi Eisenkot's party growing and nearly half of Israelis supporting a minority government led by him if no clear winner e…
Netanyahu’s Security Approach Divides Israeli Political Right and Left Ahead of Elections
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition maintains a hardline security policy of holding buffer zones in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, while opposition parties plan to relinqui…
Moshe Feiglin Criticizes Former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot Over Security Failures
Moshe Feiglin sharply criticized former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot on a radio program, blaming him for the security failures before the October 7th war and dismissing the impact of E…
Arab Parties Form Small Joint List Amid Political Tensions Ahead of Israeli Elections
Ahead of Israel's elections, Arab parties formed a small joint list excluding Mansour Abbas's Ra'am, amid political disputes and strategic calculations by both the Change Bloc and…
Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael Beiteinu Surges as Netanyahu's Likud Declines in New Poll
A new poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yisrael Beiteinu leading with 26 seats, surpassing Netanyahu's Likud at 20. The current coalition strengthens to 49 seats, while opposition totals…
Ronen Tzur Warns Ego Clashes Could Lead to Political Isolation Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ronen Tzur warned that Ofer Winter's refusal to collaborate with key political figures risks isolating him and others in the 2026 Israeli elections. He stressed that ego clashes a…
Nadav Eyal Criticizes Channel 14 Hosts Over Coverage of Bereaved Families, Hosts Respond
Nadav Eyal criticized Channel 14 hosts for their coverage of bereaved families critical of Gadi Eisenkot, calling the hosts "two young zeros." Host Tamir Schneid, who lost his dau…
Gantz, Eisenkot, and Trooper Clash Over Post-Election Government Formation
Benny Gantz, Gadi Eisenkot, and Hili Trooper all want to replace Netanyahu's government but differ on post-election cooperation. Gantz supports forming a broad coalition including…
Israeli Anchor Ilaa Hasson Condemns Sudden Ben Gurion Airport Strike as 'Audacity'
Ilaa Hasson condemned the sudden Ben Gurion Airport strike that caused massive flight cancellations and passenger disruptions, demanding accountability. The Israel Airports Author…
Golan Criticizes Israeli Airstrikes in Syria, Highlighting Risks of Left-Wing Government
Yair Golan condemned Israel's recent airstrike in Syria as reckless and politically motivated, warning it endangers relations with Turkey and allies. Defense Minister Israel Katz…
Shas Leaders Resolve Tensions Ahead of Election Campaign Launch
Shas leaders Aryeh Deri and Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef resolved internal disputes before launching the party's election campaign, agreeing on Yosef's role and demanding a draft exemption…
Yoaz Hendel Rules Out Alliance with Gadi Eisenkot and Netanyahu's 61-Mandate Majority
Yoaz Hendel ruled out political cooperation with Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu's 61-mandate coalition, advocating for a Zionist government without ultra-Orthodox or Arab pa…
Gadi Eisenkot Files Complaint Against Smotrich Over Use of Children in Campaign Video
Gadi Eisenkot's party Yashar! petitioned Israel's Central Elections Committee to remove a campaign video by Bezalel Smotrich's party, accusing it of illegal use of children and mi…
Rina Matzliach Predicts Gadi Eisenkot Will Be Next Israeli Prime Minister
Rina Matzliach predicts Gadi Eisenkot will be Israel's next prime minister, a view gaining traction amid recent polls showing his party leading. Knesset member Moshe Saada support…
Chief Rabbi Meets Former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot at Memorial Room Dedication for Fallen Soldiers
Israel's Chief Rabbi Kalman Bar met former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot at a memorial room dedication honoring fallen soldiers, where Rabbi Bar called Eisenkot "a source of inspiration…
Former IDF Spokesman Criticizes Naftali Bennett Over Qatar Remarks, Warns of Damage to Opposition Bloc
Former IDF spokesman Avi Benayahu condemned Naftali Bennett's remarks labeling Qatar an enemy state, warning the comments could damage the anti-Netanyahu opposition bloc ahead of…
Gilad Erdan Advocates Torah Scholars’ Exemptions Amid Complex Haredi Draft Debate
Gilad Erdan, leader of the Unity party, outlines his departure from Likud and presents a firm yet balanced approach to the Haredi draft issue, supporting exemptions for top Torah…
Avigdor Liberman Criticizes Netanyahu and Likud, Calls for New Political Direction
Avigdor Liberman criticized Netanyahu and Likud for losing ideological direction and building a list based on loyalty, predicting defeat. He linked the military draft law to econo…
Naftali Bennett Unveils New Security Vision: 'Dismantle the Haredi State' and Shift Northern Strategy
Naftali Bennett, leader of the 'Together' party, outlined a new security doctrine focusing on AI's strategic role, a tougher stance on Hezbollah and Iran, and reforms targeting th…
Reserve General Ofer Winter Prepares to Launch New Right-Wing Party in Israel
Reserve Brigadier General Ofer Winter is launching a new right-wing Israeli party with a planned August 25 debut, focusing on security and Haredi military service reform. The part…
Netanyahu Surges as Right-Wing Bloc Strengthens in New Israeli Poll
A Channel 14 poll shows Netanyahu’s Likud leading with 32 seats and the right-wing bloc holding a strong majority of 63 seats. Gadi Eisenkot’s Yisrael party is second with 24 seat…
Ex-Givati Commander Ofer Winter Negotiates New Right-Wing Party with Yosef Hadad and Liel Deri
Former Givati commander Ofer Winter is negotiating to form a new right-wing party with Yosef Hadad and possibly Liel Deri, aiming to attract right-wing voters disillusioned with L…
Hili Tropper Reverses Course, Agrees to Join Netanyahu-Led Coalition Talks
Hili Tropper, initially refusing to join Netanyahu's party, reversed his position under pressure and agreed to support a Zionist government coalition. Yoaz Hendel and Gilad Erdan…
Hili Trooper Rules Out Joining Netanyahu-Led Government Amid Coalition Talks
Hili Trooper, leader of the Beit Tzioni-Miluimnikim party, declared his party will not join any government led by Benjamin Netanyahu, citing opposition to coalitions reliant on no…
Netanyahu Pleased with Likud Primaries, Promises Large Election Victory
Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the Likud primaries results, promising a strong election win and a broad national government to block a left-wing coalition.
Netanyahu Expresses Strong Satisfaction With Likud Primary Results, Plans to Strengthen List
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed strong satisfaction with the Likud party's primary results, praising voters for choosing candidates based on merit. He plans to strengt…
Avigdor Lieberman Urges Right-Center Politicians to Withdraw from Election Race
Avigdor Lieberman urged new right-center politicians including Hili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel to withdraw from the election race, citing no chance of success. He emphasized avoiding…
Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! Leads with 24 Seats as Third Bloc Collapses, Shas Stagnates
A Channel 12 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! party leading with 24 seats, ahead of Likud’s 22. The third bloc fails to cross the electoral threshold, while Shas remains stagnan…
