Prime Minister of Israel after the next election?Yair Lapid
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Bennett has a better chance of becoming prime minister than Netanyahu The results of the latest poll in the occupied territories show that Naftali Bennett's chances of becoming prime minister in the upcoming elections are 43%, while Benjamin Netanyahu's chances are 41%. These results were released while former Israeli Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, after announcing an alliance to run jointly in the parliamentary elections, said that the time has come for Netanyahu to be removed from power. @Farsna - Link
Israeli opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett officially launched their "Together" platform for the upcoming elections. This new formation merges the Yesh Atid and Bennett parties, seeking to unify forces against Benjamin Netanyahu. Naftali Bennett, who will head the organization, has already been prime minister and is the favorite in the polls, strengthening the coalition's image.
Yair Lapid ready to move to third position for an alliance with Gadi Eisenkot
Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid announced that he is willing to drop to third place on the list in favor of a broad union with Gadi Eisenkot, emphasizing that his personal position is less important than the need to unite forces and win the elections. In the background of the move, the connection between Lapid and Naftali Bennett is drawing criticism from Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz, who claims that it harms the ability to change the government. @amit_segal |
Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid announced that he is willing to drop to third place on the list in favor of a broad union with Gadi Eisenkot, emphasizing that his personal position is less important than the need to unite forces and win the elections. In the background of the move, the connection between Lapid and Naftali Bennett is drawing criticism from Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz, who claims that it harms the ability to change the government. @amitsegal22 |
The former prime ministers – right-wing Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid – issued statements announcing the merger of their parties, Bennett 2026 and There is a Future. • • Read more:
Netanyahu's opposition parties form a united party for upcoming elections Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and opposition leader Yair Lapid announced today (Sunday) that they will merge their parties into a single party to participate in the upcoming elections. The leadership of this new party will be entrusted to Naftali Bennett. This move is aimed at uniting these parties and ending internal conflicts.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid: We are in contact with everyone and working to form a broad political bloc and a more inclusive Zionist government.
Yair Lapid: We unite today for victory in the Israeli elections and the establishment of a strong government
WATCH: Naftali Bennett launches a Knesset joint list with Yair Lapid. Their 'Together' party has been praised by opposition figures and denounced by parts of the coalition. • Reporting by @keshet_neev and @JamesGenn •
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announce their alliance to run in the upcoming elections.
*Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz in response to the connection between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid:* "Congratulations on the connection between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid." But the real connection that the State of Israel needs is between the parts of the people - without boycotts and without hatred. This will only be ensured by a broad Zionist unity government that will isolate the extremists and move Israel forward, and not a government that relies on extremists or non-Zionist parties. "And this - only Blue and White promises."
Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid will announce a joint political party ahead of upcoming elections. • • Their parties will run together on one list, led by Bennett.
Dvir Jabra Yair Lapid on the unification with Naftali Bennett: "The move brings about the unification of the correction bloc, and allows all efforts to be invested in leading Israel to the required correction"
Significant (though not unexpected) development in Israel's political landscape: Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett are set to announce they will jointly run in the next elections • • Bennett announced that tonight: "Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and former Prime Minister Yair Lapid will announce the first step in the process of reforming the State of Israel: the merger of the Yesh Atid party and the Bennett 2026 party into a united party headed by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett." • • The agreement was signed yesterday evening
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid unite into one party led by Bennett. The two will hold a joint press conference tonight
Israeli opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett announce they will be uniting into one party
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and former Prime Minister Yair Lapid, who currently serves as the leader of the opposition, announced a unity and joint running in the upcoming elections.
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid unite into one party led by Bennett. The two will hold a joint press conference tonight
Fellow Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid unite into one party led by Bennett. The two will hold a joint press conference tonight
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Legislative elections are schedule to be held in Israel on October 27, 2026.
This market will resolve to the next individual who is officially appointed and sworn in as Prime Minister of Israel following the 2026 parliamentary election. If an election is called early, this market will immediately resolve to the individual who is officially appointed and sworn in after that election.
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If no such Prime Minister is sworn in by December 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”.
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