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Gadi Eizenkot Commits to Working with Naftali Bennett to Defeat Current Israeli Government

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First reported by Ynet · Jun 30, 2026

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Gadi Eizenkot, leader of the Yisrael party, pledged to work with Naftali Bennett to defeat Israel's current government, calling it the worst coalition since the state's founding. He disclosed a failed attempt by coalition members to install him temporarily as leader after the war and stressed his commitment to forming a Zionist and national government in upcoming elections.

01Gadi Eizenkot aims to win elections and form a Zionist, national government in Israel.
02Coalition members proposed a temporary leadership role for Eizenkot after the war, which he declined.
03Eizenkot described the current government and coalition as the worst since Israel's founding.
04He confirmed plans to work closely with Naftali Bennett in future political efforts.
05The failed attempt at a constructive vote of no confidence occurred about a month after the war.
06Eizenkot views defeating the current government as a national duty.

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