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Former Israeli Premiers Join in Bid to Oust Netanyahu in Elections
Former Israeli Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have announced their alliance to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming elections. This coalition aims to unite the fragmented opposition against Netanyahu's government. The announcement was made during a joint press conference held on April 26, 2026, in Herzliya, Israel. Both leaders emphasized the need for a united front to increase their chances of success in the elections.
The formation of this alliance could significantly impact the political landscape in Israel, potentially altering the balance of power in the upcoming elections, as noted by the Associated Press.
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Former Israeli Premiers Join in Bid to Oust Netanyahu in Elections
Naftali Bennett, a right-wing politician, and Yair Lapid, a centrist, will merge parties for a vote later this year.
Two former Israeli prime ministers join forces against Netanyahu in upcoming elections
Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett, left, and Yair Lapid hold a joint press conference announcing that their parties will run together in the upcoming elections, in Herzliya, Israel, Sunday, April 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett, left, and Yair Lapid arrive.
Former Israeli PMs Bennett, Lapid unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections
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.