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.
Israel's Opposition hits 61 seat majority for first time in months - poll
Could Bennett, Lapid, and Eisenkot topple Netanyahu in Israel's next election? - analysis
Gadi Eisenkot pushing for unified list with Bennett, Lapid to rival Netanyahu's Likud
'It's a rotten scam': Bereaved families reject idea of independent cm'tee for Oct. 7 investigation
Bereaved families and opposition leaders condemn the government's "independent" October 7 probe, demanding a state-run investigation.
Coalition drops to 48 seats in Knesset as Bennett-Eisenkot bloc gains majority - poll
Likud has lost two seats, dropping the party to 24, while former prime minister Naftali Bennett's party gained two, also reaching 24 to tie.
Hadar Goldin’s parents, Israeli officials, welcome slain soldier's return
The Goldin family hopes that Hadar will remain a symbol, adding that they fought for camaraderie, a burial in Israel, and human dignity. Israeli political and military officials also eulogized him.
Israel grants NIS 3.25 billion in benefits to career IDF officers, mandatory service soldiers
Israel approved NIS 3.25b. in aid for IDF soldiers and officers to ease financial hardships caused by the war.
Opposition heads push for early elections, vow to 'fight draft-dodging law'
In the meeting, the leaders also spoke on plans to trigger early elections already in the Knesset’s ongoing winter session, rather than the scheduled date in October 2026.
'Today you are finally home': Oz Daniel laid to rest after two years in Hamas captivity
Thousands of people, including family, friends, and military officials, gathered Thursday for Sergeant Major Oz Daniel's funeral. Attendees included President Herzog, MK Benny Gantz, Gal Hirsch.
Israeli MKs praise hostages' return and Gaza deal signing, slam ministers who opposed agreement
MK Gadi Eisenkot welcomed the signing of the deal, but slammed the "shameful leadership" of ministers who voted against "a deal that would bring back living hostages."
Opposition heads unite to discuss toppling Netanyahu gov’t, backing Trump peace plan
Multiple party heads offered to provide a political safety net to ensure the peace deal passes.
Netanyahu, Bennett neck and neck as opposition holds majority despite coalition gains - poll
Within the opposition, Naftali Bennett's faction experienced the most significant movement, gaining two seats to reach a total of 22.
Lapid, Eisenkot, Liberman, Golan officially form political bloc to defeat Netanyahu
The group agreed to establish a professional body to work on guidelines for the next government, a constitution, universal national service, and safeguarding Israel’s identity.