Gadi Eisenkot

Coalition talks at a crossroads as Eisenkot, Netanyahu battle for haredi parties

One of the central issues occupying the haredi parties is the guarantees they would receive that commitments made to them would be honored after the government is sworn in.

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot alongside members of his party at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the closing of polling stations and the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 28, 2026.
IAF F-16 takes off, May 5, 2026.

Israel's defense establishment sees no urgent need to strike Iran until new gov't formed - report

Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot seen behind Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as party leaders pose for a group picture in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

Eisenkot slams Netanyahu's 'unity' calls as political play, as Smotrich calls on Eisenkot to accept

MK Elisha Medan arrived outside the Knesset this evening and began setting up a tent, as part of his call for the formation of a broad national unity government.

Likud MK Medan camps outside Knesset calling for national unity to help Israel remain 'one people'


Eisenkot slams Netanyahu's unity government call as 'political spin,' says negotiations scheduled

Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of political spin over his unity government appeal, saying talks were already scheduled and demanding a break with extremists.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot at a ceremony following the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset at the Knesset in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026.

Netanyahu: Unity government is answer to MKs who walked out during 'Hatikvah'

Netanyahu called for a national unity government following his meeting with Eisenkot, invoking the Hatikvah walkout and warning of Iran's nuclear threat.

Illustrative image of Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot

Netanyahu buys time as haredi parties weigh Eisenkot coalition, but lacks alternative - analysis

Netanyahu is buying time as haredi parties weigh joining Eisenkot, but the prime minister has yet to offer a viable alternative to a change of government.

Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot seen behind Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as party leaders pose for a group picture in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

Israel needs leaders who can unite the nation, not deepen its divisions - opinion

Israel's leaders must stop deepening divisions and recognize that lasting peace requires understanding and compromise.

MK Gadi Eisenkot after the swearing-in ceremony at the Knesset on November 10, 2026.

Zechariah’s message to Israel: Build a society worthy of its renewal - opinion

When the next insult comes from someone whose politics we share, will we challenge it? When a rival raises a legitimate concern, will we say so publicly?

Faction leaders pose for a group photo following the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset at the Knesset in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026.

Eisenkot bloc leaders fear Bennett may prefer new elections over partnering with haredi parties

Negotiations to establish an Eisenkot bloc government continue to expose disagreements among the potential coalition partners, with questions now emerging about Bennett's position.

B'Yachad head MK Naftali Bennett seen at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026

Smotrich pushes Eisenkot for unity gov't, Shas denies talking with 'left-wing' parties

Liberman pledges to establish commission of inquiry into October 7 • Netanyahu warns haredi parties against joining Eisenkot bloc • Eisenkot backs Elisaf Peretz, condemns 'racist anti-Arab campaign'

Joint List leader Yousef Jabareen and faction chairman Ahmad Tibi attend a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026.

Netanyahu is right, Eisenkot wrong on urgent need for another offensive against Iran - opinion

The fact is that another crushing blow against Iran is necessary, and Israel and the US have a narrow window of opportunity to strike.

US President Donald Trump speaks in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 9, 2026.

Israel must stop demanding loyalty confessions from Arab citizens - opinion

Arab Israelis have condemned terrorism and shared the country's pain. It's time to stop questioning their loyalty and recognize them as equal partners.

Leader of the Democrats party Yair Golan and Ra'am party head MK Mansour Abbas attend a conference at Givat Haviva, January 6, 2026

Benjamin Netanyahu’s political gamble has left Israel dangerously isolated - opinion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spent years alienating Democrats and European governments while cultivating nationalist leaders.

An election campaign poster featuring Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu alongside US President Donald Trump is displayed on the back of a bus in Jerusalem, ahead of the Israeli election on Oct. 25, 2026.