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Israeli Opposition Fractures Ahead of Crucial Elections

2/20/2026

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The Israeli opposition seeking to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fracturing ahead of upcoming elections.
Naftali Bennett, former Prime Minister, proposed a national unity government, rejecting blanket boycotts and considering collaboration with controversial figures.
Allies' backlash followed Bennett's proposal, opposing including those blamed for internal division and the October 7 massacre.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid cautioned that without unity, the liberal bloc risks losing.
Both sides struggle to secure a majority, reflecting broader political stagnation in Israel.

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The Israeli opposition seeking to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fracturing ahead of upcoming elections.
Naftali Bennett, former Prime Minister, proposed a national unity government, rejecting blanket boycotts and considering collaboration with controversial figures.
Allies' backlash followed Bennett's proposal, opposing including those blamed for internal division and the October 7 massacre.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid cautioned that without unity, the liberal bloc risks losing.
Both sides struggle to secure a majority, reflecting broader political stagnation in Israel.