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Yashar chair Gadi Eisenkot speaks at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the closing of polling stations, October 28, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/ Flash90)

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Eisenkot pushes for emergency government, says Netanyahu lacks Knesset majority

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Former ‘Israeli’ military chief Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar Party said Friday that he is working to finalize a national emergency government, stating that he commands broad parliamentary support to unseat caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Eisenkot described 'Israel' as navigating an acute political and security crisis, warning that ongoing military fronts risk being influenced by narrow political calculations under the current administration.

Eisenkot said consultations at the President’s Residence indicated that an absolute majority of Knesset members favor a change in leadership. According to his tally, only 46 lawmakers expressed support for Netanyahu remaining in office, leaving 74 Knesset members outside the incumbent's camp.

"A situation in which a caretaker prime minister in the minority, who has lost the people's trust in such an extreme way, continues to operate the security system and law enforcement authorities, is a dangerous situation that must not continue even for a single day," Eisenkot stated.

The Yashar party leader said his negotiation teams have conducted extensive discussions in recent days to establish a governing coalition initially anchored by four "Zionist factions," with the door open for additional parties to join.

Eisenkot noted that he expects to formally receive the presidential mandate early next week to assemble the cabinet. He outlined four baseline principles required for any faction or lawmaker seeking to enter the government: