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  "path": "/2026/04/26/bennett-lapid-party-merger-israel-elections/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-26T13:13:26.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.israelhayom.com",
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    "Israel elections",
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  "textContent": "Former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have announced the merger of their parties into a single unified opposition force under Bennett's leadership, ahead of Israel's expected October elections.\n\nThe post Bennett, Lapid to unite parties ahead of elections appeared first on www.israelhayom.com.",
  "title": "Bennett, Lapid to unite parties ahead of elections"
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