Gadi Eisenkot
גדי איזנקוט
Currently
Party Chairman, Lt. Gen. (res.)
Who they are
IDF chief of staff from 2015 to 2019 and a war-cabinet voice after October 7, who buried a son and a nephew in the Gaza war. Left National Unity over closed-door politics and built the largest opposition list in the polls.
Positions & record
- October 7: A state commission of inquiry before anything else.
- Service: National service for every community as a coalition condition.
- Security: The hostages first; strength with strategic patience.
Where they stand
Judea & Samariaparty lineSeparation via regional framework, security first
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineHostage deal and a day-after arrangement
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineNational service for every community
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineRestore checks, then consensual reform
Strengthen the courtCurb the court
Economyparty linePragmatic centrism, budget discipline
Social spendingFree market
Religion & Stateparty lineJewish and democratic, per the Declaration
Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo
Career
2015
IDF Chief of Staff.
2022
Enters politics; joins the war cabinet in 2023.
2025
Founds Yashar.
2026
Leads the opposition field in polling.