Two former Israeli prime ministers form an alliance against Netanyahu ahead of the elections

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, former prime ministers of Israel and current opposition leaders, announced the formation of an alliance through the merger of the Yesh Atid Party with the Bennett 2026 Party, aiming to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from power in this year's parliamentary elections.

Yair Lapid stated on platform X that this initiative represents a first step in the process of repairing the Israeli state, emphasizing the importance of unifying the 'Change Camp' bloc. Polls suggest that Bennett is best positioned to defeat Netanyahu, considering his image as a former commando officer and his political experience.