Yashar!
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Yashar!, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Ofer Winter's New Party Surpasses Threshold, Weakening Smotrich and Shifting Right-Wing Map
A recent poll shows Ofer Winter's new party surpassing the electoral threshold with six seats, weakening Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party and reshaping the right-wing po…
Ofer Winter's New Party Wins 6 Seats, Weakening Religious Zionism and Likud
A new poll shows Ofer Winter's "Amcha Yisrael" party winning six Knesset seats, mainly at the expense of Likud and the Religious Zionist Party, which falls below the electoral thr…
MK Ohad Tal and Others Condemn MK Tzvi Sukkot for Destroying Terrorist Memorial in West Bank
MK Tzvi Sukkot destroyed a terrorist memorial in the West Bank, drawing sharp criticism from his party colleague MK Ohad Tal, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, and opposition leaders…
Winter’s Party Splits Right-Wing Bloc, Reducing Its Knesset Seats to 49
A poll shows Ofir Winter's independent run could cause the right-wing bloc to fall to 49 Knesset seats by pushing the Religious Zionist Party below the threshold. The current part…
Netanyahu Confirms He Asked Shin Bet Chief to Ensure Gadi Eizenkot’s Security
Prime Minister Netanyahu revealed he asked Shin Bet chief David Zini to ensure proper security for Gadi Eizenkot, amid controversy over the protection given to the former IDF chie…
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…
Gadi Eizenkot Positions Himself as New Leader of Israel's Left Bloc with Elazar Stern Move
Gadi Eizenkot has strengthened his position as the new leader of Israel's left-wing bloc by bringing Knesset member Elazar Stern into his "Yashar!" party, signaling a shift in opp…
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…
Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! Party Leads as Bennett Surpasses Netanyahu in New Poll
A new poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! party leading with 24 seats, while Netanyahu's Likud holds 22. Naftali Bennett surpasses Netanyahu in prime minister preference for the fi…
New Poll Shows Gadi Eizenkot's 'Yashar!' Leading Right-Wing Bloc Over Netanyahu's Likud
A new Kan News poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's 'Yashar!' party leading the right-wing bloc with 24 seats, ahead of Netanyahu's Likud at 22. Ofir Winter's party fails to pass the thresh…
New Haredi Party Seeks Alliance with Ofer Winter or Moshe Feiglin Ahead of Elections
The newly formed Haredi public party led by Moti Leitner is negotiating alliances with Ofer Winter's or Moshe Feiglin's parties ahead of the elections, promoting Haredi integratio…
Central Elections Committee Orders Shas to Remove Election Video Featuring IDF Soldier
Israel's Central Elections Committee ordered the Shas party to remove a campaign video featuring an IDF soldier, citing violations of election propaganda rules.
Israeli Court Orders Shas Party to Remove Election Propaganda Video Over IDF Use
An Israeli court ordered the Shas party to remove an election video featuring IDF imagery, following a petition claiming it violated election laws by implying military endorsement…
Former IDF Chief's Party Demands Shas Remove Election Video Misusing Soldiers
Yashar!, led by ex-IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot, demands Shas remove an election video misusing IDF soldiers and ballot symbols, alleging false endorsement and illegal propaganda.
Shin Bet Chief Denies Security Detail to Former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot Amid Political Tensions
Shin Bet chief David Zini has ruled that former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot will not receive state security protection amid rising political tensions with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Ei…
Former PM Bennett and Opposition Leaders Criticize Israeli Government Over Ben Gurion Airport Chaos
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and opposition leaders harshly criticized the Israeli government for its poor handling of the Ben Gurion Airport strike chaos, accusing it of…
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…
Gadi Eizenkot Surpasses Likud Despite Party’s Gains in New Mandate Poll
The Likud party gained two mandates in a recent poll, but Gadi Eizenkot’s "Yashar!" party grew more. Netanyahu’s coalition and the opposition both increased their mandates, with E…
Likud Wins Court Order to Remove IDF Footage from Bennett's Campaign Video
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that Naftali Bennett's campaign must remove IDF soldiers and weapons footage from a political video, following a Likud petition. The court emphasiz…
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…
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…
Winter’s Party Fails to Pass Threshold, Weakening Smotrich and Shrinking Coalition to 47 Seats
A new poll shows Ofer Winter’s party failing to pass the electoral threshold, causing Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism party to also fall below it. This would shrink the coali…
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…
Likud Primaries Close with 53.5% Voter Turnout as Amir Ohana Leads Polls
The Likud party primaries concluded with a 53.5% turnout, lower than last year, as Amir Ohana leads the list. Voting tensions rose amid fears of internal deal-making and significa…
Israeli Candidate Tair Ifargan Calls for Significant Development in Kiryat Shmona as Regional Capital
Tair Ifargan, Yashar! party candidate, proposes a 15 billion shekel plan to develop Kiryat Shmona as a key city in the Galilee, funded by government budget shifts and cuts to coal…
Likud Sends Legal Warning to Gadi Eizenkot’s Party Over Altered Campaign Ad
Likud’s legal advisor sent a warning to Gadi Eizenkot’s party over a digitally altered campaign billboard, demanding its removal by Monday noon or threatening legal action. The di…
Gadi Eizenkot Holds Major 'Yashar!' Party Event in Likud Stronghold Amid Primaries
Gadi Eizenkot's "Yashar!" party holds a large political event in Kiryat Malakhi, a traditional Likud stronghold, aiming to attract right-wing and security-focused voters amid Liku…
Israeli Parties Finalize New Candidate Lists Ahead of October Elections
Ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, major parties are finalizing candidate lists featuring new public figures, military veterans, and activists. Likud prepares for primaries t…
Liberman Proposes Unified Prime Minister Solution to Opposition Ahead of 2026 Elections
Avigdor Liberman claims to have developed a prime minister solution acceptable to all opposition parties, rejecting independent runs and technical mergers ahead of Israel's 2026 e…
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! Leads with 23 Seats as Likud Drops to 21 in New Poll
A recent poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party leading with 23 seats, while Likud falls to 21. Netanyahu's coalition shrinks to 48 seats, and Arab parties strengthen to 11. Eis…
Yair Lapid Announces Elazar Stern's Resignation After 11 Years in Knesset
Elazar Stern resigned from the Knesset after 11 years with Yesh Atid, having served as Minister of Intelligence, and plans to join Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! party.
Change Bloc Criticizes Gadi Eizenkot for Prioritizing Personal Campaign Over Coalition Unity
Senior members of Israel's Change Bloc criticize Gadi Eizenkot for prioritizing his personal prime ministerial campaign over coalition unity and election preparations ahead of the…
Gadi Eizenkot's Party Leads with Double-Digit Advantage Over Netanyahu in New Poll
A Ma'ariv poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! party leading with 23 seats, ahead of Netanyahu's Likud at 21. Eizenkot leads Netanyahu by 49% to 38% in prime minister suitability. T…
Religious Leader Publicly Endorses Gadi Eizenkot as Israel's Next Prime Minister
Rabbi Hoshea Friedman, a retired IDF brigadier general and Hasidic leader, publicly endorsed former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot as Israel's next prime minister during a Jerus…
Right-Wing Activist Mordechai David Escalates Clash with Gadi Eizenkot with Large Billboard and Prayer Events in Tel Aviv
Following a public dispute, right-wing activist Mordechai David has erected a large billboard targeting Gadi Eizenkot and plans to hold major prayer events in Tel Aviv's central s…
Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! Leads New Poll as Netanyahu Faces Setbacks
A new poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar! party leading with 23 seats, Netanyahu's Likud at 21, and Bennett's party at a new low of 12, with the opposition bloc nearing a governing…
Shiral Chugag Joins Gadi Eizenkot to Lead Public Service Reform in Israel
Businessman and activist Shiral Chugag joins Gadi Eizenkot's party to lead a government efficiency and public service reform initiative in Israel, following his vocal advocacy aft…
Netanyahu Widens Lead Over Gadi Eizenkot as New Parties Fail to Cross Threshold
A recent poll shows Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc gaining strength as two new Israeli parties fail to cross the electoral threshold. Netanyahu leads Gadi Eizenkot by 7 percentage poin…
Former PM Naftali Bennett Seeks Alliance Amid Party's Declining Polls
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is negotiating a full merger between his 'Beyachad' party and Hili Tropper's 'Beit Tzioni' list amid declining poll numbers, while Tropper al…
Israeli Media Give Platform to Netanyahu Rival Yoav Horowitz Ahead of Elections
Israeli TV channels gave extensive prime-time coverage to Yoav Horowitz, a former Netanyahu aide turned opposition politician, who repeated old criticisms of Netanyahu's office ah…
Gadi Eizenkot's 'Yashar!' Leads Poll as Only 18% Believe Netanyahu Will Enforce Full Draft Law
A Channel 13 poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's "Yashar!" leading with 23 seats, Likud at 22, and only 18% believe Netanyahu will enforce a full draft law. Netanyahu holds a slight edge o…
Gadi Eizenkot Leads with 23 Seats, Likud Close Behind in Latest Maariv Poll
A Maariv poll shows Gadi Eizenkot's party leading with 23 seats, Likud close behind with 22, and no major shifts in bloc balances. Most Israelis oppose including Ra'am in the coal…
Bennett and Lapid Clash with Gadi Eizenkot Amid Opposition Bloc Turmoil
Ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, opposition leaders Bennett and Lapid criticize Gadi Eizenkot amid internal bloc tensions and shifting poll support, with Eizenkot gaining ground…
Close Associates of Gadi Eisenkot Deny Role in New Haredi Party Formation
Two associates of former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot were reported to have helped establish a new Haredi party, but both they and the party deny the claims. The party, targeting liber…
Yesh Atid Faces Major Losses as Joint List with Bennett Slumps in Polls
Yesh Atid lawmakers fear losing most Knesset seats due to the joint list with Naftali Bennett dropping in polls. Only a few top members are expected to retain seats as Bennett add…
Gadi Eisenkot's 'Yashar!' Party Faces Internal Turmoil Over Qatar Ties
Gadi Eisenkot's 'Yashar!' party is embroiled in internal conflict over revelations about associates' ties to Qatar, sparking debate on the party's public messaging and potential r…
Gadi Eisenkot Urges Police Chief to Investigate Political Attack on Yashar! Activist
Gadi Eisenkot demanded an immediate police investigation into the politically motivated attack on Ilan Menas, a Yashar! party activist, who was hospitalized after the assault last…