Gadi Eisenkot Aims to Unseat Netanyahu
Gadi Eisenkot, a retired IDF chief, is reportedly aiming to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Gadi Eisenkot, a retired IDF chief, is reportedly aiming to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu.
Opposition MK Gadi Eisenkot has not been granted a security detail despite claiming to have received threats.
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party has emerged as the largest party with 24 seats following Monday's contentious Likud primary, according to a new poll. The opposition bloc now leads the coalition 57 seats to 52.

Western media outlets are reportedly infatuated with Gadi Eisenkot, Israel's former military chief and leader of the newly formed Yashar party, often portraying him as an 'anti-Netanyahu' figure despite his record suggesting otherwise.

Gadi Eisenkot, former head of the Israeli army who lost a son in Gaza, has emerged as Benjamin Netanyahu's toughest opponent in the upcoming legislative elections. He issues warnings about democracy and calls for an investigation into the events of October 7, 2024.

Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the strongest challenger to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces the toughest elections of his career. Eisenkot's rise sets the stage for a significant political contest.

Oil prices significantly dropped, and global stocks rallied after the United States and Iran announced a pause in their recent military exchanges. This de-escalation has led to hopes for reduced tensions in the region.
A new Maariv poll indicates that Prime Minister Netanyahu's Likud party has reached its weakest level since June 2025, while Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party has gained significant ground.

A campaign advertisement by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu used AI-generated images against his top challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, playing on anti-Arab sentiments and featuring images seen as disrespectful to Eisenkot's son, who was killed in the Gaza war.

Gadi Eisenkot is presented as the latest challenger hoping to unseat the veteran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, described as a 'gruff' outsider.
Former Israeli army chief Gadi Eisenkot is emerging as a significant challenger to Prime Minister Netanyahu in the upcoming autumn elections, with polls showing him neck-and-neck or slightly behind the Likud leader.

A new major political challenger to long-serving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is becoming increasingly clear in Israel, identified as Gadi Eisenkot, a former close associate of Netanyahu.

Gadi Eisenkot, the former head of the Israeli army, is building support as a potential challenger to Netanyahu, leveraging his strong security policy stance, humble background, and family sacrifices that resonate with Israeli voters.

Former Israeli defense chief Gadi Eisenkot is becoming a major rival to current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with his new centrist party quickly gaining popularity in polls months before parliamentary elections.
The IDF chief during the Second Lebanon War, Halutz, has urged current commanders to challenge the government's Lebanon policy and criticized opposition leaders, suggesting Naftali Bennett or Gadi Eisenkot could defeat Netanyahu.
Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Liberman held a meeting and agreed to deepen cooperation between their parties, fueling speculation of a potential merger ahead of upcoming elections.
Economist Shaul Meridor, former director-general at Israel’s Energy Ministry and head of the Budget Division, has joined Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! Party. Meridor pledged to help lead a deep reform in Israel.
Former IDF chief of staff and leader of the Yashar! Party, Gadi Eisenkot, has rejected an offer from Bennett to unite parties, stating he would not serve as a 'number two' and sees himself as a strong candidate.
An editorial argues that Israel's Shin Bet security agency should protect Gadi Eisenkot to prevent political violence from escalating into a national tragedy.
The head of Shin Bet reportedly rejected a request for a security detail for Gadi Eisenkot, a decision made despite social media threats and warnings about targeting former senior officials, leading to accusations of political motives.
Gadi Eisenkot, Avigdor Liberman, and other opposition leaders have reacted to Likud's primaries, with Eisenkot calling it the 'October 7 list' and Liberman accusing the party of becoming 'haredi-lite'.
Shirel Hogeg, CEO of the AM:PM grocery chain, has joined Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar political party, with Eisenkot praising him as a symbol of citizens taking responsibility.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly in a vulnerable position as he enters Israel's election campaign, with challenger Gadi Eisenkot gaining support.
A new poll indicates that Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot are tied with 23 seats each for the upcoming Israeli elections, showing an increase for both compared to the previous poll, while Bennett is losing ground.
A Cypriot lawmaker has criticized billboards featuring Israeli politician Gadi Eisenkot in Cyprus, which Eisenkot defended as sending a positive message to Israeli voters ahead of October's election.

This article provides a profile of Gadi Eisenkot, a retired general who is challenging Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming Israeli election.

President Trump stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would not be arrested if he visited the US, dismissing a threat from New York Mayor Mamdani. Trump also warned Iran of severe retaliation if any more American soldiers were killed, following fresh US strikes on Iran.
Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has reportedly overtaken Prime Minister Netanyahu in polls, as Israel sets an October date for elections.

Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of fabricating claims about Iran's nuclear weapons program to instill fear in the public ahead of upcoming elections in Israel.

Former army commander Gadi Eisenkot is becoming the primary challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming elections, with his popularity growing due to his contrast with the prime minister, personal sacrifices, and different leadership style.

Former Israeli defense chief Gadi Eisenkot, leading his new centrist party Yashar!, is emerging as the primary rival to incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the nation's parliamentary elections.

Gadi Eisenkot, the former head of the Israeli army, has become a key rival to Prime Minister Netanyahu, with his centrist party rapidly gaining popularity ahead of elections.
Gadi Eisenkot is seen as a strong challenger to Netanyahu, facing a crucial decision regarding alliances, leadership, and the future direction of the opposition.
Yoram Cohen, former head of Shin Bet and a vocal critic of Netanyahu, has announced he is joining Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! party in anticipation of upcoming elections.
Gadi Eisenkot has taken the lead in a recent Maariv survey for Israeli opposition leadership with 27% of votes, surpassing Naftali Bennett (16%) and Yair Lapid (6%).
Gadi Eisenkot calls for decisive action against Hezbollah, warning Israel must act fast to secure the north.
Shin Bet chief David Zini informed Israel's election committee chairman that he alone made the decision to deny Gadi Eisenkot a security detail, stating there was no intelligence indicating a threat.

Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the 'Geradeaus' party, aims to end Benjamin Netanyahu's long tenure as Israeli Prime Minister in the upcoming October election, stating Netanyahu is 'unsuitable for any public function'.
Former Israeli leaders Naftali Bennett, Gadi Eisenkot, and Yair Lapid reportedly privately requested that Donald Trump refrain from endorsing Benjamin Netanyahu, who had hoped for Trump's public support.
Avigdor Liberman called on the Israeli opposition to prioritize the collapse of the Netanyahu government over internal leadership disputes, following comments from Gadi Eisenkot.
A recent Maariv poll indicates that Benny Gantz's party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, holds a 10-point lead over Benjamin Netanyahu, while Likud has gained two seats in the latest election survey.

MEP Fidias Panayiotou called for a ban on third countries conducting election campaigns in Cyprus after a billboard promoting Israeli prime ministerial candidate Gadi Eisenkot appeared in Larnaca, sparking a debate on hosting foreign internal politics.

Independent MEP Fidias Panayiotou has called for an outright ban on third countries conducting election campaigns in Cyprus, following a billboard promoting Israeli prime ministerial candidate Gadi Eisenkot.
A Channel 12 poll indicates Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! party would lead with 24 seats if elections were held today, with Eisenkot also preferred over Netanyahu for prime minister.
Israeli politician Gadi Eisenkot is distancing himself from the haredi political embrace, a move that reflects shifts in Israel's political landscape.

Israel is set to hold elections in October, with former Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot frequently mentioned as a key rival to Netanyahu.
Gadi Eisenkot has launched the Yashar! election campaign, outlining plans for security, economy, education, and other national issues as the party gains traction in polls.
Gadi Eisenkot has filed a petition demanding Bezalel Smotrich remove an AI-generated video, accusing him of attempting to spread hatred, lies, and mislead voters in the current election system.
Gadi Eisenkot is emerging as a leading opposition figure in Israel, topping polls alongside Likud as debates over leadership, conscription, and political identity intensify ahead of upcoming elections.
Israeli politician Gadi Eisenkot has challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a public debate, responding to a Likud party video that criticized him.
Gadi Eisenkot stated he would sit with Haredim, following reports of contacts regarding a possible merger between his party and Avigdor Liberman’s Yisrael Beytenu, who has repeatedly criticized 'draft-dodging.'
Yashar! Party Chairman Gadi Eisenkot has pledged to place a Druze candidate in a "realistic" position on the party's Knesset election list following a tour of Druze towns.
Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot shared his grief over the loss of his son in Gaza and announced the launch of the Yashar! Party to improve Israel's future.
Ayelet Shaked has called for a right-wing alliance as the anti-Netanyahu opposition bloc sees shifting dynamics, with key figures like Yair Lapid, Gadi Eisenkot, Benny Gantz, and Yair Golan vying for leadership.