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Bennett-Lapid 2.0

Israel Policy Pod

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Introduction
2:27
Initial Reactions to the Bennett-Lapid Merger
19:11
Potential Complications of the Alliance
34:46
The Non-War and Non-Deal Between the U.S. and Iran
47:13
Iron Dome Deployed to the UAE
Israel Policy Pod
Bennett-Lapid 2.0
Apr 28, 2026
Israel Policy Forum

On this week’s episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Chief Policy Officer Michael Koplow and Distinguished RAND Israel Policy Chair Shira Efron. The trio discuss the merger between former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, the motivations behind the dramatic alliance, whether it changes the chances of the opposition toppling Netanyahu in this year's election, the continuing non-war and non-deal between the U.S. and Iran, Israel deploying an Iron Dome battery to the UAE during the recent war, and more. 


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