Israel election: Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party in a nutshell – and could it actually topple Netanyahu?
Formed in 2025 and led by former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, Yashar is trying to stake a claim on the centre ground between Likud to the right and the Democrats to the left
Assessment
A new centrist party led by a former IDF chief of staff is entering Israel's crowded political field. The key question is whether Yashar can pull enough votes from both sides to break the current deadlock and force a coalition without Netanyahu. Watch whether Eisenkot's military credentials attract undecided voters who want security but are tired of the current leadership.