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Bennett and Lapid Join Forces in Bid to Oust Netanyahu. Two former Israeli prime ministers, Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, have agreed to merge their political parties ahead of upcoming elections, aiming to challenge longtime leader Benjamin Netanyahu. The move is designed to unify Israel’s fragmented opposition and boost their chances of winning. Under the agreement, the new joint party will be led by Bennett, with both leaders expected to present a united front in a joint announcement. Bennett and Lapid previously shared power in a 2021 coalition that ended more than a decade of Netanyahu’s rule. However, that alliance eventually collapsed, paving the way for Netanyahu’s return to office. Despite their ideological differences—Bennett taking a more hardline stance and Lapid seen as more moderate—the two have worked closely before. Now, their renewed partnership signals a strategic push to consolidate opposition forces and mount a serious challenge in the next election.
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