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Politics · Full coverage

Netanyahu Pursues Ex-IDF Chief Gabi Ashkenazi for Likud Party List

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

83% right-leaning
Center 1Right 5

By מאיר שלם

First reported by Walla · Sep 3, 2026

What happened

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is attempting to recruit former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi to the Likud party list for the upcoming elections. Likud leaders are reportedly trying to persuade Ashkenazi to accept a secured spot, seeing him as a key security figure.

  • 01Netanyahu seeks to add ex-IDF Chief Gabi Ashkenazi to Likud's list.
  • 02Likud mayors are reportedly urging Ashkenazi to join.
  • 03Ashkenazi is seen as a key security figure for the party.
  • 04Efforts to recruit Ashkenazi have intensified recently.

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

In this story
People
Benjamin Netanyahu
OrganizationsLikud, Israel Defense Forces

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.

Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewSep 3, 2026
Netanyahu Pursues Ex-IDF Chief Gabi Ashkenazi for Likud Party List
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewSep 3, 2026
Netanyahu Presses Mayor to Join Likud Ahead of Candidate Deadline
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewSep 3, 2026
Netanyahu Ramps Up Pressure on Former General Gabi Ashkenazi to Join Likud
SrugimRight · HebrewSep 3, 2026
Netanyahu Pushes to Secure Former IDF Chief Ashkenazi for Likud List
KipaRight · HebrewSep 3, 2026
Netanyahu Tries to Recruit Former IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi to Likud
Now 14Right · HebrewSep 3, 2026
Netanyahu Renews Push to Recruit Former IDF Chief Gabi Ashkenazi to Likud List
WallaCenter · HebrewSep 3, 2026
Netanyahu Presses Ex-Foreign Minister Ashkenazi to Join Likud Before Candidate Deadline

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