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Gafni Signals Support for Gadi Eizenkot as Prime Minister Candidate Ahead of Elections

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By אלי הירשמן

First reported by N12 · Aug 25, 2026

What happened

Moshe Gafni, head of United Torah Judaism, hinted at supporting Gadi Eizenkot for prime minister, criticizing the right-wing bloc and signaling a shift away from Netanyahu ahead of the elections.

  • 01Moshe Gafni hints at backing Gadi Eizenkot for prime minister at a closed conference.
  • 02Gafni says the right-wing bloc failed on issues concerning their children, worse than the left.
  • 03Gafni's associates confirm he has decided to support Eizenkot over Netanyahu.
  • 04Gafni questions if the left will grant his party the military exemption law.
  • 05Dov Lando of Degel HaTorah expressed no trust in Netanyahu and called for early elections.
  • 06This marks a political shift within ultra-Orthodox parties ahead of the upcoming elections.

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

In this story
People
Benjamin NetanyahuGadi EisenkotMoshe Gafni
OrganizationsUnited Torah Judaism, Yisrael party, Degel HaTorah, Channel 12
PlacesIsrael

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N12Center · HebrewAug 25, 2026
Gafni Signals Support for Gadi Eizenkot as Prime Minister Candidate Ahead of Elections
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 25, 2026
Moshe Gafni Signals Support for Gadi Eizenkot as Prime Minister Candidate

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