Bennett and Lapid Form Israeli Election Coalition

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and former Prime Minister Yair Lapid have announced a merger to form a unified opposition front. The group previously defeated Netanyahu in the 2021 elections and co-led the government during 2022. Right-winger Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid announced the formation of a new political coalition at a joint news conference. The coalition aims to end Benjamin Netanyahu's 30-year leadership in Israel. Bennett declared the country must change direction and begin a new chapter. Two major political rivals of Benjamin Netanyahu have joined forces to launch a political bid. This development follows reports of Fatah achieving victories in local elections in the West Bank. The new party will operate under the name 'Together'. Former Israeli Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid are forming a joint political list named Samen. This move follows rising food prices linked to the Middle East conflict. The coalition will contest the upcoming Israeli elections scheduled for October 27. Recent polling from Maariv indicates Bennett's standing in relation to Netanyahu.