Gadi Eisenkot: from Chief of Staff to founder of his own party

A portrait of Gadi Eisenkot: from Chief of Staff to founder of the "Yashar!" party. His path is described — military career, the "Dahiya Doctrine", post as head of the IDF, then political activity in the "National Unity" party, resignation from the government in June 2024, and founding his own party in September 2025. Personal losses are mentioned — the death of his son and two nephews in Gaza.

The article presents an extensive portrait of Gadi Eisenkot, former Chief of Staff of the IDF, who founded the "Yashar!" party in September 2025. It describes his path: birth in Tiberias in 1960, service in the Golani Brigade, academic education (history and political science), development of the "Dahiya Doctrine" as commander of the Northern Command, leadership of the General Staff from 2015 to 2019. Then the transition to politics: co-founding the "National Unity" party with Benny Gantz and Gideon Sa'ar in 2022, serving as a minister without portfolio in the emergency government after October 7, 2023, leaving the cabinet in June 2024 due to disagreements with Netanyahu over war strategy. A personal tragedy is noted: the death of his son and two nephews in Gaza. The "Yashar!" party is positioned as a centrist alternative, advocating for universal service, a constitution, and reducing inequality.