[51520] Political earthquake: Former Shin Bet head Yoram Cohen joins Gadi Eisenkot's 'Yashar' party
[51520] Political earthquake: Former Shin Bet head Yoram Cohen joins Gadi Eisenkot's 'Yashar' party
Former Shin Bet head Yoram Cohen announced his joining the 'Yashar' party led by Gadi Eisenkot, defining the move as a personal "Tzav 8" and calling for the replacement of the current leadership.
Turmoil in the political system: Yoram Cohen joins Eisenkot
In a significant political move that stirred the web on May 5, 2026, former Shin Bet head, Yoram Cohen, announced his official joining of the 'Yashar' party led by former Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot. The report, published on various news channels, marks the entry of another senior security figure into the political arena.
In a press conference he held, Cohen explained the motive for his decision: According to Amit Segal, for Cohen, this is a "Tzav 8". He emphasized that "allowing the leadership that failed to continue leading would be an irresponsible thing," a statement that also received widespread resonance in reports by Daphna Liel.
The report on the move appeared in many sources, including Yinon Magal, Kol HaHadashot, and Michael Shemesh. While most channels covered the event as a dry news fact, Channel '12 Pinat 99' highlighted Cohen's implicit criticism of Prime Minister Netanyahu, while presenting a critical position toward the current leadership.
Cohen's joining is perceived as an attempt by the 'Yashar' party to strengthen its security backbone ahead of the elections, while conveying a message of lack of trust in the existing leadership. Political figures estimate that this is a move with significant specific weight, considering Cohen's professional background as someone who stood at the head of the Israel Security Agency.