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Uri Zaki quits the Democrats and backs Eisenkot
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100% right-leaningFirst reported by Srugim · Jun 16, 2026
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What happened
Uri Zaki announced he is leaving the Democrats and endorsing Gadi Eisenkot and Yashar! in the coming election. He said ideological differences widened after October 7, and argued Israel needs different leadership from Benjamin Netanyahu.
- 01Uri Zaki left the Democrats after 28 years in Labor, Meretz and the Democrats.
- 02He endorsed Gadi Eisenkot and Yashar! for the next election.
- 03Zaki said the ideological gap widened, especially after October 7, 2023.
- 04He called Eisenkot calm, strategic and capable of attracting right-wing voters.
- 05Zaki said Israel needs new leadership to replace Benjamin Netanyahu.
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