Politics

Israel Election 2026: What does Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar stand for?

"If I put this ballot in the box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?"

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, together with party members, attends the presentation of the party’s candidate list ahead of the upcoming general elections in Rosh HaAyin, September 7, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu beside an AI generated image of a nuclear bomb stiriking Tel Aviv

Netanyahu shares AI-generated image of nuclear explosion in Tel Aviv, two days before election

(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel needs unity: Why Herzog must bring Netanyahu, Eisenkot together - opinion

Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic delivers a speech at the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) final campaign rally ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Serbia on October 22, 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia.

Vucic's mission: Can Serbia's longtime leader secure new mandate? - analysis


Iran frames Kurds as ‘separatists’ to serve its own agenda – opinion

An examination of Kurdish-Iranian history reveals that Kurds in the Islamic Republic have been politically engaged for over a century, actively protesting and fighting for human rights and liberties.

Kurdish female fighters in northeastern Syria.

Mohammed Dahlan: The man who could help reshape Gaza after Hamas – opinion

Mohammad Dahlan is one person to watch in the upcoming planned November 28 elections announced by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

MOHAMMAD DAHLAN, leader of Fatah’s Democratic Reform faction, has called for Palestinians to put past divisions aside and build a political system in which elections transfer power, and institutions are ‘greater than individuals.’

'Right thing for Israeli democracy': Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu to televised debate

"The haredim sent an MK to me and told me: 'Gadi, we are done with the alliance with Netanyahu. Come and tell us what you are offering us,'" he said.

(L-R): Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

What happens to Israel if Arab citizens lose their political representation? - opinion

Instead of progressing, we will be regressing, and may be responsible for what future historians will call “the destruction of the Third Temple.”

Ra’am party chairman Mansour Abbas, together with party member Yoav Segalovich, arrives to submit the party list to the Central Elections Committee, Jerusalem, September 7, 2026; illustrative.

Opposition shifts focus to sway moderate Right, soft Likud voters as election nears - analysis

After weeks in which a significant part of the political battle was also being fought within the blocs themselves, parties are now looking for seats they can bring in from outside their own camp.

Five 'change bloc' leaders meet in Yair Lapid's Tel Aviv home.

As Netanyahu weighs his next coalition, Ofer Winter emerges as a key right-wing spoiler - analysis

Which parties Likud would seek to bring into a coalition, and whether those parties would be willing to join such a government, will become clear only after the election.

People of Israel party head Ofer tours the Mahane Yehuda market ahead of the election, in Jerusalem, September 17, 2026

Israel Election 2026: What does Yair Golan’s Democrats party stand for?

“If I put this ballot in the box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?”

Yair Golan, chairman of The Democrats party, with party members following the announcement of the results of The Democrats party primaries ahead of the upcoming elections, in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 20, 2026.

Turkish authorities continue detaining opposition politicians in 'corruption probe'

The investigation in Mersin is the latest step in an unprecedented legal crackdown on municipalities run by opposition parties in Turkey.

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

Why Gadi Eisenkot should support Palestinian elections without promising statehood - opinion

There is a remarkably simple message that an Israeli leader could convey without promising a Palestinian state or accepting a particular negotiating formula.

Gadi Eisenkot, leader of Yashar party and a former IDF chief of staff, speaks during an election campaign rally in Nordiya, Israel, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2026.

WATCH: Strock says Israel will establish settlements across West Bank Areas A, B as sanctions mount

In addition, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said he would make no distinction between Areas A, B, and C if appointed defense minister.

National Missions Minister Orit Strock seen at a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025