{
  "id": 9561660,
  "title": "'I want to bring change and repair': Eisenkot lays out vision for Israel in first English interview",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/i-want-to-bring-change-and-repair-eisenkot-lays-out-vision-for-israel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T13:54:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-909543"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, now leading the Yashar party, has outlined his vision for Israel's future and his plans to assume the role of prime minister ahead of the upcoming elections. With a rapidly growing support base, Eisenkot is seen as a strong contender to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.\n\nIn his first extensive interview with an English news outlet, Eisenkot discussed his approach to security, his stance on the events of October 7th, and his motivations for entering politics. He firmly denied any notion of betrayal during the Hamas attacks, stating, \"Unequivocally, there was no betrayal... I know the people [and the system]. There is no chance that someone betrayed.\"\n\nEisenkot outlined his priorities, emphasizing the need to establish a state commission of inquiry to investigate government failures on October 7th, a call that extended to the past decade of his tenure. He personally lost his son and two nephews during the Israel-Hamas War, which has fueled his determination to serve his country and family with unwavering commitment.\n\nWhen asked about forming a coalition government without the Arab parties, Eisenkot presented his coalition redlines, stating that he would only partner with parties that accept Israel as a Jewish democratic state, the values of the Declaration of Independence, and the obligation of service. He specifically excluded any Arab parties that do not accept Hamas as a terrorist organization.",
  "summary": "Speaking exclusively to the Post, the Yashar leader explains how he would replace Benjamin Netanyahu, his stance on the failures of Oct. 7, and the personal loss that shaped his political mission.",
  "key_points": [
    "Gadi Eisenkot, former IDF Chief of Staff, outlines vision for Israel's future",
    "Denies betrayal during October 7th Hamas attacks, calls for state inquiry",
    "Sets coalition redlines: accepting Israel as Jewish democratic state, no Arab parties"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}