#Gravitas Ahead of general elections due in Israel in October, two of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's main rivals, former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, have announced a new political alliance. 


Netanyahu's Rivals Unite Ahead of Israel's Election

Naftali Bennett, a Right-winger and longtime supporter of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, and centrist Yair Lapid had previously formed a coalition government in June 2021, which was replaced at the end of 2022 by the current administration led by PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Former PMs Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid join hands to challenge Netanyahu in Oct. elections

Domestically, Netanyahu faces criticism. Opposition leader Yair Lapid said the Prime Minister “failed to topple the regime” and did not eliminate nuclear or missile threats. 

Empty victory? How Israel’s core war objectives against Iran remain unmet after fragile US-Iran ceasefire

A precision strike on a high-security compound in Tehran assassinated Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Watch | Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid rushes to shelter as sirens interrupt interview amid Iran strikes

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of carrying out "a planned, orchestrated attack" against the Israeli press during an "emergency" conference on freedom of expression in the Knesset State Control Committee.

Opposition leader Lapid says Netanyahu carrying out 'planned, orchestrated attack' against Israeli press

Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid has claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants a 'forever war' as the prime minister refused to budge on his position to reach a compromise on the hostage-truce deal with Hamas.

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu wants a ‘forever war’, alleges Opposition leader Lapid

The leader of Israel’s parliamentary opposition and former caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid, on Sunday (July 30) demanded that the incumbent government freeze its judicial overhaul for 18 months as a condition for the negotiations over the bill to resume.

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid calls for 18-month freeze on judicial reforms as condition for talks

The Israeli parliament failed to elect representatives to the judicial selection committee. On Wednesday, the Parliament appointed an Opposition lawmaker to the powerful panel that appoints the country’s judges. However, with a second vacancy left unfilled, the Opposition said it would freeze the talks until the committee resumes work. Opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz suspended their participation in talks with the government.

Israel PM Netanyahu hits out as Opposition leaders step back from judicial reform talks | Details

On Thursday, Israel's incumbent Prime Minister Yair Lapid congratulated former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the recent election results. Lapid has also instructed his office to begin the transition of power.

Israel election: Netanyahu makes a comeback, PM Yair Lapid concedes defeat

The latest exit polls says that former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on the course for victory in the elections, the polls give his his right-wing bloc slim majority over his opponents.

WION Dispatch: Israel's Right bloc poised to get 65 seats; Lapid says 'Will wait for results'

Israel sees its fifth election in about four years. Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is looking to return to power. Will Yair Lapid be able to stop him? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Israel votes for its next leader

The voting for the fifth general election in less than four years began on Tuesday to determine the 25th Knesset. People were seen lining up outiside the polling stations, which opened at 5 am (GMT).

Israel election 2022: Voting begins as Benjamin Netanyahu and Yair Lapid vie for premiership

Israel is all set to hold its fifth elections in less than four years on Tuesday hoping to break the deadlock between former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yair Lapid. Israel has seen four inconclusive elections since 2019 that delivered two short lived coalition governments.

Israel to hold fifth election in four years: It's Benjamin Netanyahu vs Yair Lapid

Israel has praised the United States proposal to resolve the maritime border dispute with Lebanon. The deal if finalized can lead to a possible profit sharing on future gas production by Beirut.

Yair Lapid: Proposal safeguards Israel's diplomatic, security interests

A day after Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid addressed the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York and batted for 'two-state solution' for the Israel-Palestine issue.

Israel PM Lapid draws flak from countrymen over his 'two-state solution' speech at UNGA

Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday (September 22) addressed 77th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York. In his speech, he declared support for 'two-state solution' for Israel-Palestine issue.

Israel PM Yair Lapid supports 'two-state solution' in UNGA speech

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid in his speech at the UN General Assembly on Thursday will express his support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. The revelation drew both criticism from right-wing ministers in Lapid’s eight-party coalition, and support from some of his allies on the left.

Israeli PM Yair Lapid may back two-state solution during his UNGA address

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid has once again insisted that restoring the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran would be a critical mistake and that world power should opt for other mechanisms to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

Lapid warns against restoring nuclear deal, claims it to be a critical mistake

The Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid arrived in Germany on Sunday and this comes in as his latest diplomatic effort to try and lobby with the Western powers to not sign the nuclear deal with Iran.

Germany: No reason for Iran to reject nuclear deal offer

Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid arrived in Germany this Sunday. This comes as part of his latest diplomatic effort to persuade Western powers to forgo nuclear deal with Iran. The nuclear deal has been stagnant since former US President Donald Trump withdrew the deal in 2018.

WION Dispatch: Efforts underway to restore nuclear deal agreement since 2021

Israel PM Yair Lapid visits Germany, persuade west to forgo nuclear deal with Iran

Israel PM Yair Lapid arrives in Germany to persuade West to forgo nuclear deal with Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid pushed back against suggestions of prosecuting a soldier who likely shot dead Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh during an army operation this year.

WION Dispatch: Israel PM opposes prosecuting soldier who likely shot journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

Calling for an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of female guards by prisoners at a maximum security prison with the encouragement of their superiors, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he was shocked to hear their testimonies.

'Filled with shock and pain': Israeli president orders investigation of alleged sex abuse of prison guards

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