JERUSALEM: A leading Israeli general who quit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s war Cabinet after accusing him of lacking a strategy in Gaza has emerged as one of the premier’s most serious challengers in elections scheduled for the fall. His name is Gadi Eisenkot. On Tuesday in Israel, his centrist political party “Yashar!” or “Straight!” was set to formally launch its election season campaign. His rise from the highest ranks of the military could sharpen scrutiny of Netanyahu and his stewardship of Israel through multiple wars.

Ex-general’s poll surge threatens Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s next election

Israel’s former military chief Gadi Eisenkot is now seen as the main political threat to the country’s longest-serving leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, in elections this year.

JERUSALEM: A leading Israeli general who quit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s war Cabinet after accusing him of lacking a strategy in Gaza has emerged as one of the premier’s…

At the Yashar party's campaign launch, Eisenkot accused the leadership of refusing 'to take responsibility for its failures, even at the risk that failing to investigate them…

Eisenkot launches campaign against Netanyahu for the 2026 election. Netanyahu's chances at 36.5% YES.

Gadi Eisenkot launches election campaign to challenge Netanyahu, promising a new chapter for Israel ahead of upcoming polls.

El exjefe del Estado Mayor Gadi Eisenkot lanza su campaña para reemplazar a Netanyahu como primer ministro