The next prime minister? Gadi Eisenkot tries to step into the leader's shoes

A Walla! report describes the atmosphere at the election rally of the 'Yashar!' party led by Gadi Eisenkot, highlighting the skepticism of a crowd weary of disappointments, the empty chairs, and the question of whether this is a party of government or a successful production.

A Walla! reporter, Avi Solomon, describes the atmosphere at the election rally of the 'Yashar!' party led by Gadi Eisenkot, held at Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv on October 25, 2026. The writer notes that rows of empty chairs were visible at the edges of the hall, and the audience was mostly older, with the skepticism of a crowd accustomed to disappointments. Some attendees were less interested in Eisenkot himself and more in his ambition to replace Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot took the stage to chants of 'the next prime minister,' appearing emotional at first but gaining confidence during his speech. The article ends with the question of whether a party established within a year and a month can become a ruling party, or whether it is a successful production without depth.