Gadi Eisenkot

With new players and old alliances, Israel’s post-October 7 political map takes shape

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Two significant political developments played out this week as Israel moves towards elections. Gadi Eisenkot and Yonatan Shamriz took the reflectors with key announcements.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett seen with Gadi Eisenkot during a march in support of the conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jews into the IDF, from the entrance of Jerusalem to the Knesset, January 15, 2026
Opposition head Yair Lapid arrives for a court hearing at the Supreme Court on a petition against the transfer of funds to ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, January 8, 2026

Israel's Opposition hits 61 seat majority for first time in months - poll

Gadi Eisenkot and Yesh Atid leader MK Yair Lapid seen on November 1, 2025

Could Bennett, Lapid, and Eisenkot topple Netanyahu in Israel's next election? - analysis

Yair Lapid and Gadi Eisenkot embrace at draft law protests in Jerusalem on January 15, 2026.

Gadi Eisenkot pushing for unified list with Bennett, Lapid to rival Netanyahu's Likud


'He united everyone around him': Thousands attend funeral of Gal Eisenkot

Gal Meir Eisenkot, the son of former chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, fell in battle in Gaza on Thursday.

Family, friends and officials attend the funeral of Master Sgt. (res.) Gal Meir Eisenkot, son of war cabinet minister Minister Gadi Eisenkot in Herzliya on December 8, 2023

Israel's Knesset unites in mourning for minister Eisenkot's fallen son

"We are crying with you, and we are embracing you," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. "Gal was a brave soldier and a real hero."

 Gal and Gadi Eisenkot during IDF Maglan unit training 2018.

Avigdor Liberman to 'Post': This is what Israel should do in Gaza

No more crossings and no more supplying, he says. But first of all, Hamas leaders need to be eliminated, and those who are abroad remain legitimate targets.

 MK Avigdor Liberman attends a State Control Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on September 13, 2023.

IDF, Shin Bet chiefs update Gantz, Lapid on Israel's security threats

Lapid stated after the meeting that the Shin Bet head updated him on the situation and various security threats.

 IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi and Shin Bet director Ronen Bar are seen during a security assessment following a rocket barrage from Lebanon during Passover, on April 6, 2023

Israeli government could lower IDF draft exemption age for haredi Jews

IDF official: New exemption age for ultra-Orthodox Jews acceptable • Benny Gantz, Gadi Eisenkot present alternative plan to Smotrich's

 Haredim protest in Jerusalem against the conscription of ultra-Orthodox youth into the army.

Israeli MKs from coalition, opposition call for judicial reform compromise

Those that signed it were Likud MKs Yuli Edelstein and Danny Danon as well as two opposition parliamentarians from the National Unity Party Gadi Eisenkot and Chili Tropper.

 Israeli opposition MKs are seen putting on Israeli flags in the Knesset plenum ahead of a planned vote on judicial reform, in Jerusalem, on February 20, 2023.

Israel Elections: Will Gadi Eisenkot make a political splash?

POLTICAL AFFAIRS: Gadi Eisenkot became the newest ex-chief of staff to swap his olive-colored uniform for a black suit and a blue or red tie, depending on the message.

 GADI EISENKOT gets a steady hand from his party leader Benny Gantz at a press conference announcing his entry into politics earlier this year.

Eisenkot: Netanyahu government with Ben-Gvir could damage ties with US

Eisenkot also did not hold back from criticizing the leaders of what are expected to be the two largest parties – Netanyahu and Prime Minister Yair Lapid.

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

Israel Elections: Only voting for Gantz-Sa'ar-Eisenkot can end the cycle - opinion

Only a vote for the list led by Benny Gantz, Gideon Sa’ar and Gadi Eisenkot offers a reasonable prospect to end Israel’s political predicament. 

 LEFT TO RIGHT: Gadi Eisenkot, Benny Gantz and Gideon Sa’ar appear before the media, in Ramat Gan, last month.

Generals in Israeli politics are no longer hot commodities - opinion

Perhaps voters appreciate that despite Israel’s pervasive security challenges, bravery and proficiency in battle do not in themselves provide the experience for successful national leadership.

 GADI EISENKOT waves at the launch of the National Unity Party election campaign, in Tel Aviv, earlier this month.