Gadi Eisenkot

Gadi Eisenkot

Israel IsraelpoliticianMaleb. 19605.8Global Dominance: 0.03%

Gadi Eisenkot is a former Chief of General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), serving from 2015 to 2019. Known for his strategic approach to military operations, he has been influential in shaping Israel's defense policy. After retiring from the IDF, Eisenkot entered politics and became a member of the Knesset for the National Unity Party. He has advocated for democratic reforms within the party and has called for primary elections to enhance the party's democratic processes.

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Gadi Eisenkot leads the party 'Yashar!' which has attracted some of the Likud base.

כולם נגד כולם בפריימריז בליכוד: הדילים, העימותים
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-08-11
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Gadi Eisenkot is Israel’s former military chief and the leader of the newly formed Yashar party.

The media is infatuated with Gadi Eisenkot, the ‘anti-Netanyahu’. Why? | Mehdi Hasan
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-10
5.0

Gadi Eisenkot has become an important political figure rivaling Benjamin Netanyahu.

رفیق دیروز الجولانی، رقیب امروز نتانیاهو
Hamshahri·IranIran· 2026-08-10
7.0

Gadi Eisenkot is a former cabinet minister and respected soldier who is seen as significantly less hawkish than Netanyahu.

Netanyahu’s career may be coming to a close, but what follows will not be much better – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-08
6.0

Gadi Eisenkot is seen as a candidate who could have been part of the Likud party.

הח"כ המורד דן אילוז עבר לליברמן
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-08-06
6.0

Gadi Eisenkot is the most promising challenger to Netanyahu's Likud party in the upcoming elections.

Netanyahu lehnt Trumps Gaza-Plan ab
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-08-05
5.0

Gadi Eisenkot, the former Chief of Staff of the Israeli army and a member of the Knesset, stated that they entered the war with Iran with an unattainable goal of regime change.

رویای محال در جنگ با ایران؛ اعتراف بی‌سابقه ژنرال اسرائیلی
Hamshahri·IranIran· 2026-08-03
5.0

Gadi Eisenkot condemned the actions taken during the live broadcast as unprecedentedly low in civil-military relations.

בצה"ל התנערו מהכרזת כ"ץ. בנט תקף את השר: "מפרק את הצבא מבפנים"
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-08-03
2.0

Gadi Eisenkot is mentioned as a political figure in the article, with discussions about his leadership.

יאיר גולן אוהב מחבלים. לא חושב שהציל מישהו ב-7 באוקטובר
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-08-02
5.0

Chairman of the Yesh Atid party, Gadi Eisenkot, criticizes Netanyahu for his failures and avoidance of responsibility.

נתניהו מזגזג ב"חוק המעצרים" בגלל הסקרים, בליכוד תקפו: "הנזק כבר נעשה"
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-08-02
2.0

Gadi Eisenkot is mentioned as a relevant figure for future political collaboration.

אם ננצח, נקים בית משפט שיעמוד מעל העליון
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-08-01
5.0

Gadi Eisenkot emphasized the need for a serious strategic approach to security in the Middle East.

התשובות של כל ראשי המפלגות לשאלה קיומית אחת
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-08-01
7.0

Netanyahu’s main challenger in the upcoming election, Gadi Eisenkot, was also critical of the agreement.

Trump says Israel is ‘very happy’ with Gaza disarmament agreement – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-07-31
4.0

Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot criticized Netanyahu's silence regarding the peace deal.

Trump announces a breakthrough in Gaza - but there are major caveats. Here’s what we know
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-07-31
6.0

Eisenkot is the central candidate of the opposition camp and has made statements regarding the leadership of the government.

קריאת איזנקוט לחרדים והבטחת בנט: הכותרות מוועידת הביטחון הלאומי
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-07-28
7.0

Eisenkot, a former general, has criticized Netanyahu's strategy and is a leading candidate for opposition leadership.

Netanyahu İsrail seçimleri yaklaşırken köşeye sıkıştı: Trump'a rest hazırlığı
Hürriyet·TurkeyTurkey· 2026-07-27
5.0

Gadi Eisenkot is challenging Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and is currently leading in the polls.

Gadi Eisenkot fordert Netanyahu heraus
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-27
7.0

Gadi Eisenkot is the chairman of the campaign in Cyprus aimed at Israelis vacationing abroad.

"עלינו להגן על ריבונות קפריסין"
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-07-27
7.0

Gadi Eisenkot is leading in the polls as one of Netanyahu's rivals for the prime ministership.

Στροφή για τον Μπίμπι, αλλά όχι για το Ισραήλ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-07-26
5.0

Gadi Eisenkot, a former head of the Israeli military, is a relative newcomer to Israeli politics, having only entered the national parliament, the Knesset, in 2022.

Gadi Eisenkot: Benjamin Netanyahu challenger emerges
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-24
8.0

Gadi Eisenkot is the main challenger to Netanyahu in the elections.

Kdo je Gadi Eisenkot, hlavní vyzyvatel Netanjahua ve volbách?
Mladá fronta DNES (iDNES)·Czech RepublicCzech Republic· 2026-07-22
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Netanyahu
Netanyahu

Gadi Eisenkot is the chairman of the 'Yesh Atid' party who was targeted in the AI-generated video by Netanyahu.

סרטון ה-AI של נתניהו נגד איזנקוט, הזעם ברשת
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-07-22
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Gadi Eisenkot was the Chief of Staff who tasked M' with finding information about Israeli soldiers kidnapped by Hamas.

הסוכן הכפול, הטעות של מפקד חמאס והדרמה במנהרת הענק: כך הושב הדר גולדין
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-07-19
7.0

Gadi Eisenkot is a political figure who is concerned about the Democratic Party's influence.

הפייבורטים, ומי יאיר גולן יזיז
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-07-18
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Gadi Eisenkot is mentioned as a politician with whom change could be possible in Israel.

Benjamin Netanyahu kapituliert vor einem religiösen Mob
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-15
6.0

Gadi Eisenkot criticized Benjamin Netanyahu for the coalition's actions regarding the law.

"בכנסת קבעו שאנשי המילואים יישאו לבד בנטל": הזעם, חגיגות החרדים
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-07-13
3.0

Gadi Eisenkot is the leading opposition contender to replace Netanyahu and a former chief of staff for Israel’s military.

Israel sets October date for first elections since Hamas attacks in 2023 | Israel
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-13
7.0

Gadi Eisenkot is the chairman of the Yesh Atid party and is urging coalition members against voting for the bill.

ה"דיל החרדי" מגיע למליאה: הכנסת תצביע על אישור חוק יסוד לימוד תורה
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-07-13
8.0

Gadi Eisenkot, the former chief of the Israeli army, is gaining increasing support as the main opponent in the elections.

Israelul merge la urne pe 27 octombrie. Netanyahu luptă pentru un nou mandat, dar principalul său contracandidat câștigă tot mai mult sprijin
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-07-13
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Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu

Eisenkot is seen as a figure who is more open to political flirtation with the ultra-Orthodox parties.

התקרבות בין איזנקוט לש"ס? "החרדים העניקו לרה"מ את השלטון
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-07-12
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