Gadi Eisenkot sends message to US after midterms, pledges national emergency government

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party and expected to form Israel's next government, addressed US citizens and President Trump following the 2026 midterm elections, pledging to form a national emergency government and strengthen bipartisan ties.

Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot, expected to receive the mandate to form the government, sent a message to US citizens and President Donald Trump in the wake of the US midterm election results. Eisenkot said that "Israeli citizens voted for change and for replacing the current government" and that he intends to establish a "national emergency government" as soon as possible. He emphasized the connection between the countries as a "partnership between peoples" and promised to renew and deepen the bipartisan foundations. Eisenkot directly addressed President Trump and said he looks forward to working closely with him. The article does not include a response from the outgoing government or American sources.