Bennett and Lapid's Political Alliance Collapses Amid Early Poll Decline

First reported by Now 14 · 1 day ago

What happened

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid's political alliance, intended to replace Netanyahu, is faltering due to early timing and Eizenkot's refusal to join, causing a steep drop in polls.

• 01Bennett and Lapid's alliance aimed to replace Netanyahu but is losing public support.
• 02The alliance's early announcement timing negatively impacted its momentum.
• 03Former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot declined to join the coalition.
• 04Polls show a significant decline, possibly dropping to single-digit support.
• 05The alliance's future as a viable political force is now uncertain.

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew19 minutes ago

Bennett and Lapid's Political Alliance Collapses Amid Early Poll Decline

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Bennett's Party Nears Electoral Threshold with Only Six Seats in New Poll

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Right-Wing Bloc Surges to 63 Seats as Bennett and Lapid Collapse, Netanyahu Leads Likud

Now 14Right · Hebrew1 day ago

Naftali Bennett Faces Repeated Decline in Polls Ahead of Elections

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