Netanyahu's biggest rivals join forces for Israel's next election

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Former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced Sunday they are merging their parties to challenge Benjamin Netanyahu's government in the upcoming Israeli election. The new joint party, named "Together" with Bennett as leader, aims to unite the opposition and secure victory.

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Two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's most formidable political rivals said on Sunday they were 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 announcing the merger of their parties, Bennett 2026 and There is a Future.

Netanyahu's biggest rivals join forces for Israel's next election

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