Could a new leader improve Israel’s international relations?

Israeli opposition leaders Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid are joining forces to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of upcoming elections. Despite widespread criticism of Netanyahu’s military actions, including the high Palestinian death toll in Gaza, Bennett and Lapid have not significantly diverged from his policies. As Israel faces increased international isolation, particularly from Europe, analysts suggest the opposition may struggle to improve the country’s global standing if they take power.

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