Israel’s longest-serving PM now in danger? Unexpected alliance threatens Netanyahu’s future

What happens when two leaders who once brought down Benjamin Netanyahu decide to try again, but under very different political conditions? As Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid launch their new “Together”, Israel’s political battlefield is being reset ahead of a crucial election. But is this a repeat of 2021, a completely new game? Back then, a fragile alliance managed to end Netanyahu’s 12-year run, but collapsed within 18 months under internal pressure. This time, the strategy seems to be tighter, the messaging more focused, and the stakes significantly higher. With Netanyahu still leading what is widely described as Israel’s most right-wing government, and opinion polls hinting at shifting public sentiment, the big question is no longer just about personalities, it’s about numbers, coalitions, and whether unity can finally translate into electoral victory. Can this alliance overcome ideological contradictions, avoid past mistakes, and actually hold power if it wins? Or does Netanyahu still have the edge in Israel’s deeply fragmented political system?