Two former Israel PMs unite to challenge Netanyahu in upcoming elections

 Opposition leader Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett are joining forces for upcoming parliamentary elections, aiming to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu. This unification of their parties signals a significant political realignment in Israel. Both leaders have been critical of Netanyahu’s governance, particularly his handling of recent conflicts. Their previous coalition briefly ended Netanyahu’s long tenure. Opposition leader Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett are joining forces for upcoming parliamentary elections, aiming to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu. This unification of their parties signals a significant political realignment in Israel. Both leaders have been critical of Netanyahu’s governance, particularly his handling of recent conflicts. Their previous coalition briefly ended Netanyahu’s long tenure.