Bennett's Mission Is to Soften the Right
המשימה של בנט היא לרכך את הימין
Summary
A political analysis argues that Bennett's core mission in the Lapid-Bennett alliance is to soften the coalition's image for right-wing voters — but as the campaign progresses and Lapid's presence grows more prominent, this ideological rebranding will become increasingly difficult.
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