Gadi Eisenkot

Netanyahu bloc maintains lead in final election results but falls short of majority

Outgoing opposition leader Yair Lapid says talks are taking place behind the scenes to form a new government

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October 30, 2026 11:55

Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu waves to supporters at the Likud Party election-night event at the Teddy Hall, International Convention Center on October 28, 2026 in Jerusalem. (Image: Getty Images)

‘No indication’ of systematic ballot tampering, say Israeli election authorities after three parties lodge complaints

Yashar, which is leading the polls, alleged a ‘systematic attempt’ to interfere with its voting slips

By Jacob Jaffa

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October 27, 2026 11:11

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot during an election rally at Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv on October 25, 2026 (Flash90)

Opposition bloc widens lead over Netanyahu coalition days out from Israeli elections, JC polling analysis shows

The Yashar leader looks to be the frontrunner to form the next government, but will likely face a struggle to assemble a workable coalition

By Jacob Jaffa

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October 22, 2026 13:34

Prime Minister Netanyahu attends a session of the Knesset in Jerusalem on July 16, 2026 (Getty Images)

‘You would see me resign an hour later’: Eisenkot rules out rotation government with Netanyahu

With polls suggesting a hung Knesset, parties from both men’s prospective coalitions had accused them of planning to form a unity government

By Hayley Cregor

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October 21, 2026 13:47

Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot speaks during a press conference near the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip on October 15, 2026 (Flash90)

New poll gives Eisenkot sizeable lead over Netanyahu in tight election race

However, the survey showed no overall majority for either of the predicted coalition blocs

By Jacob Jaffa

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October 16, 2026 12:23

By Ashley Perry

Gadi Eisenkot: The general who became Netanyahu’s principal challenger

Ahead of the elections, he is the strongest new force in Israeli politics. Whether he becomes the third former chief of staff to serve as prime minister will depend upon his ability to preserve a broad but potentially fragile coalition of voters

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October 5, 2026 14:33

Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party attends a press briefing on August 12, 2026 (Getty Images)

Israel election: Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party in a nutshell – and could it actually topple Netanyahu?

Formed in 2025 and led by former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, Yashar is trying to stake a claim on the centre ground between Likud to the right and the Democrats to the left

By John Jeffay

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October 4, 2026 10:05

Gadi Eizenkot, a former IDF chief of staff, hopes to topple Benjamin Netanyahu with his Yashar party (Photo: Getty Images)

‘There are signs our enemies will try to attack Israel before elections’, Netanyahu warns

Opposition figures requested an immediate security briefing if the intelligence is correct

By Daniel Ben-David

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September 29, 2026 15:30

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visits a restaurant in the northern Israeli city of Safed on September 9, 2026 (Flash90)

Eisenkot’s bloc wins control of key Knesset committees with Arab support

Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Lapid launch Knesset bills targeting Netanyahu’s legacy

Eisenkot announces special forces veteran for Knesset speaker as coalition talks continue

Eisenkot: Some election promises will need to be broken

Joint List confirms it will endorse Eisenkot for prime minister

Eisenkot set to be handed first chance to form government after election authorities ratify results

Could any of Israel’s many coalition options succeed?

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Eisenkot’s bloc wins control of key Knesset committees with Arab support

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Netanyahu bloc maintains lead in final election results but falls short of majority

‘No indication’ of systematic ballot tampering, say Israeli election authorities after three parties lodge complaints

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‘You would see me resign an hour later’: Eisenkot rules out rotation government with Netanyahu

New poll gives Eisenkot sizeable lead over Netanyahu in tight election race

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