Yair Lapid Stands Firm on Alliance with Bennett, Dismisses Poll Fears

Three months after forming a political alliance with Naftali Bennett, Yair Lapid, leader of the opposition in Israel, remains confident in their partnership and dismisses concerns raised by recent polls. In a rare and exclusive interview, Lapid addressed key issues including the ongoing nuclear agreement talks with Saudi Arabia and the political landscape ahead of the 2026 elections. He expressed skepticism about the polls suggesting that Benny Gantz would replace Benjamin Netanyahu as the prime ministerial candidate, stating, "It is not a given that he is the bloc's candidate for prime minister." Lapid's comments reflect his belief in the strength of his political coalition and his strategic approach to upcoming electoral challenges.