Too Early, Too Left: Analysis of the Lapid-Bennett Alliance
מוקדם מדי, שמאלה מדי
Summary
An Israeli political commentator argues that the Lapid-Bennett union may deliver a short-term boost in polling and optimism, but warns it risks being seen as a leftward-leaning alliance too early in the electoral cycle to consolidate the center-right base needed to win.
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