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Eisenkot-Liberman Merger, Beyachad List Stumble in Polls

5/4/2026

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Negotiations are under way for a merger of Gadi Eisenkot’s Israel Resilience Party and Avigdor Liberman’s Yisrael Beiteinu before 2026 election.
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced a list, Beyachad, for the election.
Polls show the Bennett-Lapid list only consolidates opposition voters and does not expand the anti-Netanyahu bloc.
Critics say the Eisenkot-Liberman merger lacks a plan to end the occupation, advance peace, or avoid Arab-party support despite Zionist claim.

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Story summary

Negotiations are under way for a merger of Gadi Eisenkot’s Israel Resilience Party and Avigdor Liberman’s Yisrael Beiteinu before 2026 election.
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced a list, Beyachad, for the election.
Polls show the Bennett-Lapid list only consolidates opposition voters and does not expand the anti-Netanyahu bloc.
Critics say the Eisenkot-Liberman merger lacks a plan to end the occupation, advance peace, or avoid Arab-party support despite Zionist claim.