Yashar! with eisenkot

When was the last time you saw an Ethiopian Israeli representing Israel on CNN, Fox News, or even in our own national English-language media? Maybe almost never.

Gadi Eisenkot launched Yashar!’s election campaign, presenting plans on security, the economy, education, national service, PTSD care, and immigration as the party rises in polls.

Eisenkot’s petition accused Smotrich of attempting to “spread hatred, lies, and mislead voters,” stating that “there is no place for lying, deception, and manipulation in the current election system.

Since the merger between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, the joint party has lost 10 seats in about two months and has declined this week to just 18 seats.

According to the warning, Kobi had claimed during the program that Cohen had pushed for deceased Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to be released as part of the deal to return Gilad Shalit in 2011.

While the prime minister, Likud, and the coalition bloc are in decline and the opposition gains ground, Netanyahu remains the favorite for suitability as prime minister, according to the poll.

The remarks came after recent criticism over Eisenkot’s stance on drafting haredim to the IDF from opposition party leaders.

Poll: 55% of Israelis want Netanyahu to step down, as the coalition drops to 49 seats and the opposition strengthens to a majority.

“I look at the political map. The alliance already underway between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid will be judged by one question only: Does it enlarge the bloc for change?” Golan said.

In recent years, Cohen has been a sharp critic of Netanyahu and has spoken publicly about his experience working under him during his tenure as Shin Bet chief.