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Former Israeli Premiers Join in Bid to Oust Netanyahu in Elections

Naftali Bennett, a right-wing politician, and Yair Lapid, a centrist, will merge parties for a vote later this year.

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Former Israeli Premiers Join in Bid to Oust Netanyahu in ElectionsNaftali Bennett, a right-wing politician, and Yair Lapid, a centrist, will merge parties for a vote later this year.
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