Bennett, Eisenkot, and Lapid Reportedly in Talks to Form Joint Israeli Opposition Party
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-19 04:26 UTC
- Sources: Times of Israel
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.