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In Depth: Bennett’s push for bloc leadership and Gaza holds first vote since 2007

Posted 10 May, 2026
Sunday’s merger announcement was received by many observers with surprise. The news apparently came as a surprise to Gadi Eisenkot as well, having reportedly been notified of Together’s establishment only minutes before the press conference began.  A union between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, particularly absent a third faction, had been regarded by observers as…

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