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


MK Gadi Eisenkot announces split from Gantz's National Unity party

Eisenkot reportedly said the party's primaries "do not reflect the principles of democratization that I believe are necessary for a ruling party."

 (L-R) National Unity party head Benny Gantz and party member Gadi Eisenkot.

“Driven by Duty” - Eisenkot Honors Refineries Staff in Haifa

MK expresses gratitude to workers for dedication during wartime operations

 Moshe Kaplinsky, Chairman of Bazan Group; Assaf Almagor, CEO of Bazan Group; MK Gadi Eisenkot

Knesset passes law to require gov't to formulate national security policy

Behind the law is the idea that often Israeli governments let politics and short-term considerations govern their major decisions.

 A plenum session and a vote on reviving the Ultra Orthodox enlistment bill at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on June 11, 2024.

Haredi parties' Knesset boycott to continue for third straight week

This could change pending an assessment by haredi MKs later this week, according to one of the spokespersons.

 Haredi men are seen protesting the effort to draft ultra-Orthodox Israelis into the IDF.

Ronen Bar to clarify warnings about Netanyahu to closed session of Knesset on Wednesday

"We cannot ignore the grave letter from the head of the Shin Bet. Summon him immediately to present his claims.

 Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Ronen Bar attends the state ceremony at Mount Herzl. September 26, 2023.

Hamas gathered forces during ceasefire for attempted invasions into Israel - report

Israel's security forces have identified a sharp increase in Hamas's efforts to carry out attacks against the IDF in Gaza.

Palestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard before the release of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 15, 2025.

Eisenkot, various MKs demand meeting with Netanyahu, Katz over 'war failures'

Additionally, the letter stated that Netanyahu and Katz have neglected to enforce the haredi draft bill, which also “harms the security and national interests of the State of Israel.”

 MK Gadi Eisenkot attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting on the ultra-Orthodox draft law at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on June 24, 2024.

MK Gadi Eisenkot reflects on war, leadership, and family tragedy - interview

Eisenkot shares insights on war strategy, Netanyahu’s decisions, and the loss of his son Gal in this revealing Q and A.

 MK Gadi Eisenkot attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting on the ultra-Orthodox draft law at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on June 24, 2024.

Controversial 'Feldstein Bill’ passes prelim. Knesset vote after leak affair

Following the vote, Eisenkot called the bill “a bill to destroy Israel’s intelligence superiority.”

 A plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, December 4, 2024.

Haredi IDF exemption bill will cause 'fault line' in Israeli society, Eisenkot says

Such a bill "undermines" Israel's national security by harming necessary solidarity and national consensus, Eisenkot added.

 Haredi men dressed in traditional ultra-Orthodox garb stand behind a group of religious IDF soldiers