Gadi Eizenkot

With Eisenkot, Israel can defeat Iran, ex-Mossad official and Yashar list member Bachar says

Now on Eisenkot’s list, she believes her party is well positioned to triumph in the October elections and “make Israel great again.”

Portrait of Yashar party member former Shin Bet and Mossad official Dvora Bachar with Yashar head Gadi Eisenkott, August 12, 2026.
Amcha Yisrael party chairman Ofer Winter speaks during a press conference in Tel Aviv, September 2, 2026.

Ofer Winter condition for joining government: Universal draft law passed before coalition formed

Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot at a march for conscripting haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jews into the IDF, in Jerusalem, January 15, 2026; illustrative.

Israel may no longer need a prime minister with an American accent - opinion

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ministers at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on December 8, 2025.

Bennett surges to 22 seats as Likud falls, opposition inches toward forming gov't - poll


Israel elections: After Eisenkot, Shaked doesn't pass threshold in 3 polls

How did the entry of former chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot affect election polls? Here are the numbers.

 Gadi Eizenkot, Gideon Sa'ar and Benny Gantz announce Eizenkot's entry into the National Unity Party.

Yet another top general in the mix as Eisenkot enters race -analysis

With economic issues central in these elections, Gantz and Sa’ar trumpeted a man whose positions on these issues is fairly unknown.

 Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot at the National Unity Party.

Israel Elections: New poll finds no bloc can form a government

According to a new poll, the bloc of parties supporting Netanyahu would earn 59 seats, while the opposing bloc would earn 51.

Israel Elections: Voting ballot, March 23, 2021.

Naftali Bennett's coalition is continuing to crumble

Silman denies extortion attempt on Orbach, who is mulling toppling Bennett • Coalition loses vote on minimum wage • Former IDF chief to enter politics

 Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is seen at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on June 7, 2022.

Energy minister visits green energy facility at Ashdod Port

This is a world-first system using solar energy to compress air to 80 bars totally emissions-free, generating all-purpose electricity.

Storage Drop Chairman Gadi Eisenkot, Energy Minister Karine Elharrar, Storage Drop CEO Shai Cohen

Likud MK Barkat calls for patience on Netanyahu plea decision

Netanyahu faced criticism over the weekend from former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eizenkot, who is likely to enter politics soon.

BARKAT TAKES an election-night photo with a Bibi-masked man at Likud Party headquarters in Tel Aviv on March 2.

Rivlin hosts his final ceremony for President's Prize for Volunteerism

President Reuven Rivlin celebrated volunteers from a multitude of backgrounds in one of his last events as president

From right to left: Chairman of the Volunteer Council Adv. Yoram Sagi Zaks, President Reuven Rivlin, Shabtai Azuz Representative of HP Indigo and Chairman of the Advisory Committee Prof. Suzy Navot.

Poll finds Sa’ar cooling off after two days

The addition of Derech Eretz MKs Yoaz Hendel and Zvi Hauser on Wednesday did not appear to give Sa’ar a boost.

Likud MK Gideon Sa’ar

Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot undecided on entering politics

"Nothing has been settled yet. The decision on whether to enter politics and with whom will be only when the Election Day is set."

Gadi Eizenkot IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen.

A new left wing party won't change the country's fortunes - analysis

Casting longing eyes toward Eisenkot as some kind of political savior seems a relic of a bygone era.

Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot