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Tensions Surface in Bennett’s Campaign as Polls Slide

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First reported by Channel 13 · Jun 11, 2026

What happened

A senior Bennett campaign figure sharply blamed Yair Lapid and newly appointed strategist Lior Horev for Together’s polling decline. The party denied the report and called it fabricated.

  • 01A Bennett campaign rift erupted amid falling poll numbers.
  • 02A senior aide blamed Yair Lapid and Lior Horev for the slump.
  • 03The aide said moderate right-wing voters were being driven away.
  • 04Together denied the report, calling it fabricated.
  • 05The remarks were reported by Channel 13 and Michael Shemesh.

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Naftali BennettYair LapidMichael Shemesh

Full coverage · 5 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 12, 2026
Tensions Surface in Bennett’s Campaign as Polls Slide
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 11, 2026
“Lapid Is Our Problem”: Tension in Bennett’s Campaign
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Tensions Rise in Bennett’s Campaign as Polls Slip
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Turmoil in Bennett's Party: 'We Have Two Serious Blows'
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 11, 2026
Bennett Campaign Official: “We Have Two Disasters, Yair Lapid and Lior Horev”

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