Politics · Full coverage
Likud Rebel Dudi Amsalem Endorses Gadi Eizenkot for Prime Minister Amid Internal Party Strife
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
60% center
Center 3Right 2
First reported by Srugim · 4 hours ago
What happened
Senior Likud minister Dudi Amsalem publicly challenges Netanyahu’s leadership and endorses Gadi Eizenkot for prime minister, revealing deep internal party divisions ahead of the 2026 primaries.
- 01Dudi Amsalem openly criticizes Netanyahu’s demand for eight reserved party list spots.
- 02Amsalem declares Likud is not Netanyahu’s personal property and will outlast him.
- 03He praises Gadi Eizenkot, contradicting Netanyahu’s campaign against him.
- 04Amsalem offers to help Eizenkot join Likud, signaling political endorsement.
- 05The interview exposes a brewing rebellion and internal rift within Likud.
- 06Many Likud voters reportedly identify more with Eizenkot than Netanyahu.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
Full coverage · 5 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
MaarivCenter · Hebrew28 minutes ago
Likud Rebel Dudi Amsalem Endorses Gadi Eizenkot for Prime Minister Amid Internal Party Strife
MaarivCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Amid Internal Clash, Likud Debates Gadi Eisenkot's Inclusion in Party
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Itamar Ben Gvir Rebukes Dudi Amsalem Over Gadi Eizenkot's Political Alignment
MaarivCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Likud's Dudi Amsalem Welcomes Gadi Eizenkot to Join Party Amid Primary Dispute
Related stories
Shas Leader Endorses Gadi Eizenkot Over Netanyahu for Prime MinisterJul 12, 2026Minister Dudi Amsalem Rejects Netanyahu as First Mizrahi PM, Credits Left-Wing Opposition for His LongevityJul 5, 2026Gadi Eizenkot’s Yisrael! Gains Strength as He Leads Prime Minister Preference PollJul 20, 2026Former Netanyahu Adviser Warns Gadi Eizenkot's Rise Signals Political Setback for PMJul 9, 2026Gadi Eizenkot Launches Campaign, Criticizes Netanyahu's Leadership as Divisive and DishonestJun 30, 2026Gadi Eizenkot Surpasses Netanyahu in Mandates and Prime Minister Preference in New PollJul 12, 2026