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Middle East • 2026-04-19 04:26

Bennett, Eisenkot, and Lapid Reportedly in Talks to Form Joint Israeli Opposition Party

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, and opposition leader Yair Lapid are said to be in contact about forming a joint political party called 'New Israel,' according to Israeli TV news. The proposed movement would hold primaries across 15 regions to determine the combined slate's leadership ahead of upcoming elections.

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