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Israel's main opposition leader says 'we are ready' for early elections

Israel’s opposition chief, Yair Lapid, welcomed the coalition’s Wednesday bid to dissolve the Knesset, stating that he and his partners are "ready together" for early elections.

AFP WORLD
Published May 14,2026
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Israel's main opposition leader Yair Lapid said Wednesday that he and his political ally are ready to contest expected early elections after the country's governing coalition submitted a proposal to dissolve parliament.

"We are ready Together," Lapid wrote on X, referring to his new alliance, Beyahad (Together), formed with former premier Naftali Bennett.