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Bennett, Lapid Merge into “Together” – 27-Seat Poll, 1 Million-Immigrant Plan

4/30/2026

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Bennett presented an “Israeli Renaissance” plan to absorb one million immigrants in ten years.
Bennett and Yair Lapid announced a merger into the Together list, naming Bennett leader before October 2026 election.
An April poll gave Together 27 seats, keeping opposition below the 61 needed to form a government.
Bennett said his government will limit the term to eight years, cut seven ministries and launch a commission on the October 7 Hamas attack.

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Bennett presented an “Israeli Renaissance” plan to absorb one million immigrants in ten years.
Bennett and Yair Lapid announced a merger into the Together list, naming Bennett leader before October 2026 election.
An April poll gave Together 27 seats, keeping opposition below the 61 needed to form a government.
Bennett said his government will limit the term to eight years, cut seven ministries and launch a commission on the October 7 Hamas attack.