Gadi Eisenkot
Bennett, Liberman risk splitting the anti-Netanyahu camp over who leads it - opinion
The leaders of the opposition remain divided over the most basic questions they will face the day after the election. Most importantly of these is: Who actually leads their camp?
Gilad Erdan confirms talks with Benny Gantz on possible election alliance
Netanyahu calls for Otzma Yehudit and RZP to unite, Ben-Gvir signals his opposition
Ofer Winter says new People of Israel party will only back Netanyahu for PM
Likud, Netanyahu dropping in public eyes amid Iran war, contentious legislation - poll
This is Likud’s lowest figure since August 2025, when it received 21 seats in a Maariv poll. However, the coalition bloc maintained its strength from last week at 50 seats.
Gadi Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu to public debate in response to Likud video criticizing him
"Netanyahu, enough with the incitement videos... set a date and a place. Come to a public debate. We'll answer the public's questions. A true leader speaks with the public," Eisenkot said.
The quiet contender: Can Eisenkot become Israel's leading challenger to Netanyahu?
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Eisenkot grows stronger in a solo run, shifting the dynamics and placing pressure on the bloc seeking to oust the PM in the upcoming elections.
Majority of Israelis say Trump should not determine the nature of IDF operations - poll
This poll comes against the backdrop of the "shouting call" between Trump and Netanyahu, a profanity-laced tirade against the Israeli prime minister, demanding that Israel halt IDF airstrikes.
Ehud Barak criticizes Netanyahu's Lebanon war policies, calls Bennett, Eisenkot 'superior' PMs
The former PM additionally pointed to Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot as the candidates he believes can finally step into the shoes of incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Lapid urges Eisenkot to join his alliance with Bennett to win upcoming elections, oust Netanayhu
The remarks were made at a faction press conference in the Knesset on Monday after the Together party dropped in the polls this past week, while Eisenkot’s Yashar! gained seats.
'Black flag over democracy': Politicians slam haredi break in to Beit Shemesh police station
According to Democrats Party head Yair Golan, the riot was a "practical translation" of the contentious haredi draft law.
'This is not a ceasefire': Bennett, Eisenkot blast government as Hezbollah fire intensifies
"Residents of the north endured yet another weekend of lawlessness. They deserve to live in security, just like in Tel Aviv," Bennett said, following a sharp increase in Hezbollah rocket fire.
Bennett-Lapid's Together drops seats as Eisenkot makes gains, Likud becomes largest party - poll
Before Bennett and Lapid merged, their separate lists held 31 seats combined, making the current decline even steeper, a loss of 9 mandates compared to their previous numbers.
Eisenkot says Israel must come up with ‘realistic plan’ to draft haredim to IDF
The remarks came after recent criticism over Eisenkot’s stance on drafting haredim to the IDF from opposition party leaders.
