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Israeli Opposition Leaders Unite to Challenge Netanyahu

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Israeli opposition leaders Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid are forming an alliance to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
They aim to "correct" Israel's current political course and rehabilitate its global reputation, particularly amid international criticism over the Gaza conflict.

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Israeli opposition leaders Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid are forming an alliance to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They aim to "correct" Israel's current political course and rehabilitate its global reputation, particularly amid international criticism over the Gaza conflict.

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