First Publication | The Surprising Name That Was on Eisenkot's Radar: Daniel Hagari

Former IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari was one of the names Gadi Eisenkot considered adding to the "Yashar" party list for the Knesset, up until close to the submission deadline. Limited discussions took place between the two, but Hagari decided not to enter politics and to continue his private pursuits. A poll conducted by Eisenkot indicated a potential electoral contribution from both Hagari and Hili Tropper, but ultimately only Tropper was added to the list.

Former IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari was one of the names Gadi Eisenkot considered adding to the "Yashar" party list for the Knesset, up until close to the submission deadline. Limited discussions took place between the two regarding the possibility of Hagari being placed on the list, against the backdrop of their close relationship. The relationship was built during Eisenkot's tenure as Chief of Staff, when Hagari served as his personal assistant and later was appointed commander of Shayetet 13. In the background of the contacts was a poll conducted by Eisenkot, which indicated a potential electoral contribution from both Hagari and Hili Tropper to the list and the bloc. While Tropper was added to the list, Hagari decided not to enter politics, partly due to personal reasons and a desire to continue his private pursuits. Hagari stated: "As I have declared in the past, I have no intention, and never had any intention, of entering politics." A source from "Yashar" stated: "We will not disclose details about private conversations."