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Former Israeli PMs Bennett, Lapid unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections
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Former Israeli PMs Bennett, Lapid unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections

Al Jazeera·6 months ago
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The two politicians’ alliance is aimed at uniting a fragmented opposition against current PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Two ⁠of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ⁠Netanyahu’s biggest political rivals say they are joining forces in a bid to oust his coalition government in the upcoming election expected later this year.

The former prime ministers – right-wing Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair ⁠Lapid – issued statements on Sunday announcing the merger of their parties, Bennett 2026 and There is a Future.

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