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Politics · Full coverage

Shirael Chogeg’s Past Criticism Contrasts With Joining Gadi Eizenkot’s Party

How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Shirael Chogeg’s Past Criticism Contrasts With Joining Gadi Eizenkot’s Party
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By אפרת ברינר

First reported by Now 14 · Aug 10, 2026

What happened

Shirael Chogeg, a critic of Israel’s military leadership and Qatari funding to Gaza, has joined former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot’s party, despite previously blaming Eizenkot’s policies for the October 7 security failure.

  • 01Shirael Chogeg joined former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot’s political party.
  • 02Chogeg previously blamed senior military leaders for the October 7 security failure.
  • 03He accused Qatari financial transfers to Gaza of strengthening Hamas.
  • 04Eizenkot supported the Qatari funding policy during his 2015-2019 tenure.
  • 05Eizenkot defended the transfers as a security measure to stabilize southern Israel.
  • 06The alliance reveals a contradiction between Chogeg’s past criticism and current political alignment.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Gadi Eisenkot
OrganizationsIDF, Shin Bet, AM:PM, Komu, Ynet
PlacesGaza, Qatar, Israel

Full coverage · 6 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · HebrewAug 11, 2026
Shirael Chogeg’s Past Criticism Contrasts With Joining Gadi Eizenkot’s Party
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Shiral Chugag Joins Gadi Eizenkot to Lead Public Service Reform in Israel
MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Former AM:PM CEO Shiraz Chugag Joins Gadi Eizenkot’s Yashar Party to Reform Government Services
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Israeli Activist Shir'el Hogeg Joins Gadi Eizenkot's Political Party
SrugimRight · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Social Activist Shir'al Chugag Joins Gadi Eizenkot's Yisrael Party to Lead Government Efficiency Drive
Channel 13Center · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Israeli Entrepreneur Shir'el Chugag Joins Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar Party to Promote Government Reform
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 10, 2026
Israeli Businessman Shir'el Hogeg Joins Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar Party to Lead Government Efficiency Program

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