Bennett and Lapid unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections
Two former Israeli prime ministers have formed an alliance to strengthen the opposition against the current prime minister. This coalition aims to consolidate support ahead of upcoming elections. (sources: aljazeera, timesofisrael, nytimes, politico, ft)
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid will merge their political parties to create a unified front against Benjamin Netanyahu. Their alliance seeks to address the fragmented nature of the opposition.
- Bennett is a right-wing politician, while Lapid is a centrist.
- The merged parties will compete in elections scheduled for later this year.
- The alliance aims to present a stronger challenge to Netanyahu's leadership.
Why it matters
This coalition could reshape the political landscape in Israel by providing a more organized opposition to the current government.
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