Naftali Bennett is reportedly reassessing his political partnership with Yair Lapid and considering the possibility of breaking away from their joint “Together” framework in favor of an independent run.
According to a report by Channel 13 News, the discussions come amid slipping support in public opinion surveys and growing tensions between the two political allies. While the report suggested Bennett has explored the option, it remains uncertain whether any such move will ultimately be carried out. The Together party firmly rejected the claim.
When the alliance was first unveiled, Bennett presented it as a political game-changer, arguing that it was attracting large numbers of voters from Likud and reshaping Israel’s political landscape.
“Do you know why so many good Likud voters are coming to us now? Because the party that was once their home has become an empty shell without a soul. The name Likud remains, but the values have disappeared. Jabotinsky, Begin, and Shamir are turning in their graves when they see a cocktail of Kahanists, draft dodgers, and corrupt people who have taken over their party. Likud voters are fed up with it and are finding a home with us. That is why Netanyahu is hysterical. He is hysterical because of the hope that has been born here,” Bennett claimed.
Since then, however, polling data has painted a far less optimistic picture. Rather than gaining momentum, the merged party has shown signs of steady erosion in support, with surveys indicating a gradual decline over time.
The weakening numbers have reportedly led Bennett to revisit the wisdom of maintaining the alliance. Sources cited in the report said he is weighing whether remaining tied to Lapid will strengthen his political future—or ultimately cost him support at the ballot box.