Former Israeli Prime Ministers Bennett and Lapid join forces against Netanyahu in elections

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, two prominent rivals of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have announced their alliance to challenge his government in the upcoming elections. The new party, named Together, aims to unify a fragmented opposition against Netanyahu, who has faced criticism for his handling of security issues following the October 2023 Hamas attack. Bennett will lead the party, while both politicians emphasize the need to overcome internal divisions and focus on winning the elections.

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