UAE / MENA market intelligence

Apr 29

Bennett & Lapid Merge Parties as 'Beyahad' to Challenge Netanyahu in 2026

The Quick Take * Former Israeli PMs Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid merged parties into 'Beyahad' list ahead of 2026 elections * Bennett will lead the combined electoral list, framing the merger as an opposition 'reform bloc' against Netanyahu * No immediate market reaction data available; political realignment signals potential shift in Israeli governance * The 2026 Israeli election becomes a key date to watch as the consolidated opposition tests voter appeal * UAE-Israel normalisation (Ab