Gadi Eizenkot Launches 'Yashar!' Party, Eyes Minority Government with Broad Support
How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Srugim · Jul 2, 2026
What happened
Gadi Eizenkot launched his new party "Yashar!" aiming to form a minority government supported by Zionist Knesset members. Despite rising polls, his party faces challenges in securing a majority and attracting young voters. Eizenkot proposes a moderate military service plan for ultra-Orthodox and is open to cooperation with parties accepting core democratic principles. His campaign rejects Netanyahu's unity calls but seeks broad coalition support based on shared values.
- 01Gadi Eizenkot officially launches 'Yashar!' party with rising poll support.
- 02Party aims to form a 61-seat Zionist coalition, possibly starting as a minority government.
- 03Eizenkot proposes limited military service for up to 3% of ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students.
- 04Open to Arab party cooperation if they accept Israel's Jewish-democratic identity and service duties.
- 05Rejects Netanyahu's unity calls, criticizing his divisive governance style.
- 06Supporters highlight Eizenkot's unifying leadership and rapid political adaptation.
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