In a brief statement this evening, opposition leader Yair Lapid said the political partnership with Naftali Bennett could be dissolved as early as July. He did not elaborate on a timeframe or circumstances for a potential split.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid said this evening that the political partnership with Naftali Bennett could be dissolved as early as July. His remark comes after Channel 13 reported earlier tonight that Bennett had been exploring the possibility of ending the partnership in recent days amid declining poll numbers. Lapid did not confirm or deny those reports, nor did he provide further context on what might trigger a formal split. The two leaders formed their joint political framework after the 2022 election to mount a joint opposition bloc against the Netanyahu government. If the partnership dissolves, it would significantly reshape the center-right opposition landscape ahead of any future election.
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