[89026] Lapid declares: Naftali Bennett is the appropriate candidate for Prime Minister

Lapid takes a side: calls on Bennett to lead the next government

In a significant political move, opposition leader Yair Lapid stood today (June 18, 2026) alongside former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Lapid clarified that, in his opinion, Bennett is the most suitable candidate to serve as the next Prime Minister of Israel.

According to the report by Michael Shemesh, which reflects a tendency toward optimism regarding the current political echelon in his publications, Lapid justified his support by stating that Israel needs a leader with specific traits. Lapid was quoted as saying: "We need a candidate who has a killing instinct - Bennett is such a candidate" (for the full report by Michael Shemesh).

The remarks also received resonance on the Political Updates channel, which confirmed Lapid's statement in the same context. This is a declaration that points to potential role changes in the political bloc map, with Lapid marking Bennett as the key figure in his view to lead the country in the next phase.