 Yair Lapid's remarks raise outcry in PolandMK Lapid's remarks about the Poles' role in the Holocaust draws thousands of responses from Polish readers, many expressing anti-Semitism. Haredi campaign focuses on 'Lapid threat'UTJ campaign under slogan 'Moment of truth'. Rationale: Blunt reminder from Netanyahu-Lapid government days that shrunk haredi economy. Gantz-Lapid merger would tie Likud in the pollsNew survey finds that a union between Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid would tie the Likud with 32 seats each. Labor's implosion continues. Litzman on Lapid: 'There's no demagogue greater than him'Deputy Health Minister accuses Yair Lapid of fomenting hatred against haredim. 'Humiliating experience' in Orna Barbibai's officeFormer IDF manpower head demands officer expose her pay slip to journalists to prove career soldiers do not receive excessive benefits. Father, son murdered 25 years ago rememberedDozens gather at Lapid junction near Kiryat Arba in memory of Mordechai Lapid and son Shalom, murdered 25 years ago near Hevron. Opposition heads accuse PM of corruption amid scandalAmid charges in Case 3000 submarine affair, Gabbay says Netanyahu's actions amount to 'treason'. Lapid to Netanyahu: I'm going to beat you'We'll run the country, and we'll manage it better than the corrupt group running it today.' 'Jewish community is losing masses of teens'High school in Israel coalition blames its demise on apathy and Birthright. Lapid attacks 'gift to Israel's enemies'MK attacks leftist conference tomorrow in Knesset, says 'Zionist Union's lost it.' Leftist Yesh Atid members will not participate. Lapid: 'There's an attempt to undermine rule of law'There are two Netanyahu's: Statesman who brought embassy to Jerusalem, and haunted man sitting at night writing articles.' When Lapid gave credit to NetanyahuYesh Atid Chairman complements PM on his efforts for US embassy move to J'lem. 'Whoever cannot give credit loses right to criticize.' Lapid urges EU to ban HezbollahYesh Atid chairman lobbies EU to put Hezbollah's political wing on terror watchlist. Poll: Likud stronger after police recommendationsNew poll finds Likud up from previous poll. 45% of respondents say Netanyahu should resign.Lapid: Abbas prefers to be a victimYesh Atid Chairman welcomes Pence to Israel. 'Not only the government welcomes him, but so does the Opposition.' 'Everyone needs to fight the de-legitimization of Israel'Opposition MK speaks to Congress, Senate, tells them to support Trump's decision to leave UN Human Rights Council. Lapid: The Cabinet functions like a press conferenceYesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid slams Cabinet, Netanyahu, hints government should file indictment against Netanyahu. Lapid: Appointing Kara Minister - governmental corruptionYesh Atid chairman attacks intention to appoint Ayoub Kara, "Minister without Portfolio is a man who officially has no job." Will the right unite before Israeli elections?Right-wing parties may need to band together to avoid Lapid government. Interior Minister: I won't recommend Lapid for Prime MinisterShas leader Aryeh Deri says Lapid won't be PM. Lapid: UN resolution is dangerous, unfairYesh Atid chairman condemns UN resolution, left's celebrations, says government needs full-time Foreign Minister. Herzog on Amona: Protest legitimate, but not violenceHerzog says it 'hurts to leave home, but Zionism was built on redeeming stolen land.' Ya'alon denies rumors claiming he'll join Yesh AtidFormer Defense Minister responds to reports claiming he plans to join Yesh Atid. Lapid worries about Regulation LawLapid says Regulation Law's purpose isn't to help Amona but to undermine Supreme Court, calls it 'dangerous.' Likud unfazed by poll showing it losing to Yesh AtidLikud sources say that results of the poll publicized on Channel 2 today reflect the Shabbat crisis but that crisis is already behind us. Slomiansky: Lapid Was 'A Nightmare to Work With'For two years, MK Nissan Slomiansky worked 'under the thumb' of ex-Finance Minister Yair Lapid, calling it a 'nightmare'. Whose Side is Yair Lapid On, Anyway?Yair Lapid refuses to sign vote-sharing deal with any left parties, and may lose them seat in the next Knesset, officials complained. VIP Treatment and Car Fridges - How Some MKs Use Taxpayer MoneyAfter firestorm of criticism over report last week on gov't waste, Yair Lapid, Micky Levy come under scrutiny for exorbitant expenses. Slomiansky: Where is Lapid Getting the Money?Finance Committee chairman MK Nissan Slomiansky wants to hear from the Finance Minister how he plans to fund the 2015 budget. Lapid Presents 'No New Taxes' 2015 BudgetFinance Minister Yair Lapid on Sunday held a press conference to present the main points of the state budget for 2015. New Jerusalem Project to Provide 50,000 JobsJerusalem's “front gate” is set to get a major upgrade in the coming years, with a one billion dollar investment. Intel to Invest $6 billion in IsraelIntel will spend $6 billion to upgrade its Kiryat Gat chip manufacturing plant, the government announced Monday. Netanyahu Cuts Talk on 0% VAT Bill in Jab at LapidNetanyahu suspends discussion on controversial bill until budget deal worked out, in push on Lapid to back defense spending. Dispute Over War Cost Reflects in Budget CrisisThe debate over how much Operation Protective Edge cost Israel is having a practical effect on the state budget, reports say. Is Lapid Trying to Dismantle the Coalition?The controversy regarding Israel's budget heats up: Lapid and Netanyahu's associates accuse the other of trying to break the coalition. Panicked Livni, Lapid Lash Out at Bennett Amid Jewish Home RiseAs polls show strong support for Jewish Home among the electorate, Tzippy Livni and Yair Lapid are concerned for their political futures. Lapid: I Can Stop the Right's TakeoverYair Lapid said Monday that he intended to provide a counterweight to the increasing influence of the right. Report: Israeli Landlords Cleaning Up as Rents JumpHousing sales are down in Israel, because of high prices and anticipation of the zero-VAT purchase plan - but rents are sky-high Bennett: IDF Ready to Strike Back ImmediatelyEconomics Minister stands behind Netanyahu against Hamas 'blackmail' in the event ceasefire breaks down. Lapid: No New Taxes, Unless War Continues Much LongerFinance Minister Yair Lapid said that Operation Protective Edge would not have much of an effect on the state budget - hopefully. PM Mocks 'Inexperienced Lapid' for Contradicting HimselfPrime Minister Netanyahu slams Finance Minister Yair Lapid, branding him too inexperienced to make decisions on security. Ariel: Lapid VAT Exemption Plan Won't Get Out of CommitteeHousing Minister Uri Ariel (Jewish Home) slammed Yair Lapid's plans to 'accommodate' haredi and Arab Israelis in his VAT exemption plan. MK Eichler: Investigate Lapid for 'Hate Crimes'Hareidi MK attacks Finance Minister Yair Lapid, saying that he is 'guilty of hate crimes against haredi Israelis.' In Passover Prayer, Secularist Lapid Calls for Divine LoveIn a special Passover prayer posted on his Facebook page, Finance Minister Yair Lapid asked G-d to show His love for the Jewish people Lapid 'Saves' Passover With Potato ImportsFinance Minister Yair Lapid has headed off a major Passover crisis – a shortage of potatoes –by allowing more to be imported MK Mozes: Lapid is the Real Prime MinisterThe government will continue to function - and continue to legislate anti-hareidi laws, UTJ head Menachem Eliezer Mozes believes. Cautious Celebrations As Housing VAT Cancelled for New BuyersCutting VAT on apartments is nice, but there are better ways that Yair Lapid can help the middle class, says one consumer group.Ariel: Make Sure All Israelis Get Apt. VAT DiscountHousing Minister Uri Ariel on Tuesday said that he would support eliminating VAT for first-time apartment buyers, provided it applied to all Pro-Enlistment Group Says Current Measures Don't Go Far EnoughLapid criticized for 'misleading' Israelis into believing that the 'equal service' issue had been resolved; 50,000 hareidim 'still exempt'. Lapid: Hareidi Israelis Are Our BrothersYair Lapid says he understands the anger in the hareidi community over the draft bill, but insists it was the 'right thing to do'. MK Shaked: No Deal Yet to Charge Yeshiva Students on DraftMK Ayelet Shaked (Jewish Home) denied reports that there had been agreement on including criminal penalties for yeshiva students Ben Dahan To Lapid: Stick to Finance, Not RabbisDeputy Religious Affairs Minister Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan said that Yair Lapid should worry about the Finance Ministry, not the Chief Rabbis MK Chetboun Demands Lapid Apologize for Attacking Chief RabbisMK Yoni Chetboun slammed Finance Minister, who wants the rabbis sacked over a statement against women in the military. Lapid: Kerry's Plan Will Give Israel, PA a 'Fair Divorce'Israel can and should move forward with a final-status agreement with the Palestinian Authority, Finance Minister Yair Lapid says. Lapid: Halt New Raises for Ministers and MKsYesh Atid head Yair Lapid on Monday called on the Knesset to postpone scheduled pay raises for themselves and government ministersLapid: No New Income Taxes Next YearIncome tax for Israelis will not rise next year, as had been planned, Finance Minister Yair Lapid said. Bennett: No Need for Criminal Penalties on Hareidi RefuseniksNaftali Bennett and Yair Lapid are having a disagreement on how to deal with hareidim who refuse to serve in the IDF |
