Yair Lapid

Lapid to Netanyahu:

'You no longer understand America and lost Trump'

Opposition leader accuses the prime minister of losing the support of the Trump Administration following America's recent moves in the Middle East.

Smotrich denies Lapid's claim Israel funding aid to Gaza

Finance Minister states, 'The State of Israel does not fund humanitarian aid for the citizens of Gaza. Period.'

PM's spokesperson:

'Israel is not funding the humanitarian aid in Gaza'

Spokesperson for Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects claim by Opposition Leader Yair Lapid that Israel is secretly paying for the humanitarian aid that is entering Gaza.

Gadi Eisenkot:

'A Palestinian state? Not relevant after October 7'

MK Eisenkot asked if he would agree to be Naftali Bennett’s deputy or run with Lapid and responds: “I will do whatever is necessary to serve the achievement.”

The People’s Republic of Israel

For clarity’s sake, will the media, military, and judicial elites soon rename our country the “People's Republic of Israel” or the “People's Democratic Republic of Israel” like China and North Korea? Sadly, the elements are all there. Opinion.

Independence Day Ceremony:

Opposition leader sends invitations to people already invited

Opposition leader Yair Lapid offers invitations to the Independence Day torch lighting ceremony to families of hostages and survivors of captivity. However, they have already been invited by the Families Forum.

'Jews will kill Jews'

Yair Lapid warns of political violence

The Opposition Leader delivered an address claiming that he has information that there is a fear of a political assassination and that the Shin Bet director is the most probable target.

Cabinet ministers issue joint condemnation of Supreme Court

Multiple ministers denounced the Supreme Court today for its handling of the hearing regarding the dismissal of Ronen Bar.

Yair Lapid:

If government doesn't obey Supreme Court, everything will end

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid slams Defense Minister Israel Katz, says he will be 'stained forever if he advances Draft Evasion Law.'

Minister: Itshak Waserlauf:

'Law will bring to justice all those who attempted a coup'

Negev and Galilee Minister Itshak Waserlauf slams opposition MKs Benny Gantz, Yair Lapid, for calling for rebellion and attempting coup in undemocratic fashion.

Zvi Sukkot demands that the Ethics Committee act against Lapid

Former MK Zvi Sukkot approached the Ethics Committee with a request to discuss the opposition leader's call for a tax revolt and claimed it constitutes a criminal offense and encourages anarchy.

Israeli Left once again urges civil disobedience

At rally calling for hostages' return, Yesh Atid chief MK Yair Lapid calls for 'tax rebellion,' urges civil disobedience; Democrats chief MK Yair Golan calls to 'paralyze the economy.'

Netanyahu criticizes the judicial system, sparking a firestorm

Prime Minister blasted by opposition after charging that "the leftist Deep State weaponizes the justice system to thwart the people's will."

Yair Lapid:

'Lack of faith? The first to leave should be Netanyahu'

MK Yair Lapid claims Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to fire ISA chief Ronen Bar is 'paranoid, clear conflict of interest.'

'Ugly and invalid'

Netanyahu condemns Lapid's attack on Min. Strock

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marked International Women's Day and called out what he called 'misogynistic attacks' on female ministers.

Poll:

Party led by Eisenkot and Lapid wins 23 seats

In a scenario where a party led by Naftali Bennett runs, alongside a joint slate of Yesh Atid and National Unity led by Eisenkot, they together achieve 45 seats.

Sara Netanyahu:

'Lapid has crossed red lines'

'His attack was not just ugly, it crossed red lines,' says PM's wife Sara Netanyahu about Yair Lapid, following his remarks against Orit Strock:

Lapid refuses to apologize for offensive statement about minister

Yisrael Beytenu Chairman MK Avigdor Liberman criticises Opposition Leader for saying he should "get a raise" for looking at Minister Orit Strock.

Lapid:

'I deserve a raise just for looking at Minister Strock'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid faced backlash for derogatory remarks about Orit Strook in a podcast.

Yair Lapid’s plan for Gaza is lunacy

Yair Lapid’s dangerous plan for Egypt controlling Gaza, followed by “Pay-to-Slay” Palestinian Authority controlling Gaza, is lunacy

'Unacceptable'

Egypt again rejects Lapid’s proposal on Gaza

Egypt again dismisses opposition leader's proposal suggesting that it take control of Gaza: Any proposals that circumvent the constants of the Egyptian and Arab stance are rejected and unacceptable.

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

'Trump's plan the only way to bring hostages home'

MK Simcha Rothman rejects alternative plans for the Gaza Strip such as that proposed by MK Yair Lapid, and calls on Israel to adopt Trump's plan, both for the day after and to 'open the gates of hell' on Hamas.

Egypt rejects Lapid plan:

'Gaza will be managed by the Palestinians'

Egyptian sources reject plan for Gaza proposed by opposition leader Yair Lapid, which would see Egypt accepting responsibility for Gaza for 15 years.

The day after the war:

Lapid's plan for Gaza

Lapid presents Washington with an addendum to Trump's plan for the day after the Gaza War; Egypt to rule Gaza for 15 years.

'He wants the next fallen soldier'

Lapid's insane allegation about Smotrich

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid attacks Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, says he isn't interested in bringing hostages home.

PMO:

First hostages expected to be released on Sunday

Opposition Leader Lapid accuses religious parties of refusing to convene the Cabinet to vote on the hostage deal on Shabbat. The haredi and religious parties deny the accusation.

MK Idan Roll:

'Current politicians have turned the Knesset into a closed club'

MK Idan Roll, who resigned from Yesh Atid and formed his own faction, launches his new book, says the rules in Israeli politics should change so that deserving and good people can join the Knesset.

Lapid promises 'safety net' for hostage deal votes

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid promised Prime Minister Netanyahu political support for a potential hostage deal, emphasizing the importance of bringing hostages back home as a moral imperative.

Police to examine suspected incitement against AG

Israel Police open investigation into incitement against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, MK Yair Lapid.

Yair Lapid’s Orwellian idiocy

The Israeli opposition leader’s hysterical rant about representing “the majority” gives new meaning to stupid ideas. Opinion.

Sa'ar, Lapid spar over closure of embassy in Ireland

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid dismisses recent moves by Ireland against Israel as 'criticism' and not antisemitism, leading Foreign Minister to respond, 'Shame on you, Yair!'

MK Tzvi Succot mocks MK Yair Lapid: 'Racism is ugly'

'We must not generalize and assume that all Arabs in the country are supporters of terrorism,' MK Tzvi Succot tells Yair Lapid and Ha'aretz.

Lapid on Assad's fall:

'More important than ever to create strong regional coalition'

Opposition Leader says the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in Syria demonstrates the need to create a strong regional coalition, with Saudi Arabia and the Abraham Accords countries to deal with regional instability.

Bereaved families to Lapid:

'Don't get in the way of our victory'

Representatives of bereaved families from Forum Hagvura met with opposition leader Yair Lapid and implored him to tone down public discourse.

Golan lashes out at Netanyahu:

'Netanyahu forgot what it's like to be a bereaved brother'

Opposition leaders made a statement to the media following Netanyahu's decision to dismiss the Defense Minister | Lapid appealed to the coalition: 'Do not support Gallant's dismissal'

Reactions to Gallant's firing:

'Netanyahu selling Israel's security for political survival'

Opposition MKs condemn firing of the defense minister in the middle of the war while coalition MKs praise the move as necessary for victory.

Over Bennett, Lapid and Gantz

Most Israelis prefer Netanyahu as Prime Minister

New poll finds that Prime Minister Netanyahu leads on the question of suitability for the role of Prime Minister, but the coalition he leads does not reach 61 seats.

Opposition dissatisfied with targets of Iran strike

Yair Lapid and Avigdor Liberman praise the IDF, but blast the government over the targets chosen to be attacked: We should have exacted a much heavier price from Iran.

Lapid moved by Book of Tanya printed in Gaza

Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries bring MK Yair Lapid Four Species, Tanya, at his office.

Ben Gvir responds to Lapid:

'He is hindering the soldiers from winning'

National Security Minister responds to opposition leader who accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of torpedoing efforts to form a unity government.

MK Lapid:

'I don't trust Netanyahu, he's a terrible prime minister'

Opposition chief MK Yair Lapid rejects idea of a unity government, claiming that he 'doesn't trust' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that Netanyahu 'doesn't want' unity.

Lapid:

Netanyahu 'no longer has a soul' for not going to Egypt himself

Opposition leader accuses PM of lacking a soul for not using his claimed negotiating skills to go to Egypt and negotiate a hostage deal in person.

Senior official:

'Leaks harm negotiations for hostage deal'

A senior official calls on those leaking information from government meetings to express their positions publicly: 'I tell them - tell the public what you think. don't hide.'

Lapid answers Arutz Sheva:

'These are my limits on a hostage deal'

Opposition leader says his limits on how far he is willing to go to secure a hostage deal are the parameters of the deal currently on the table.

He changed his mind?

When Lapid supported the ascent of Jews to the Temple Mount

Following the report on Lapid's collaboration with Deri to promote a law against Jewish ascent to the Temple Mount, journalist reminds us that Lapid once said: 'It's ours. The Temple Mount is ours.'

Unusual collaboration:

Shas and Yesh Atid to promote law prohibiting ascent Temple Mount

After a break of ten years, Aryeh Deri and Yair Lapid collaborate to promote a bill prohibiting ascent to Temple Mount. MK Amit Halevi: 'They are harming the State of Israel.'

Lapid responds to Erdogan:

'We won’t accept threats from a wannabe dictator'

Opposition leader responds to Turkish President's threats to invade Israel: The world, and especially NATO members, must strongly condemn his outrageous threats against Israel.

Poll:

After Congress speech, public prefers Netanyahu over others

Channel 12 News poll finds that the majority of the Israeli public believes that Benjamin Netanyahu is the most suitable person for the position of Prime Minister, with Netanyahu prevailing over Yair Lapid, Benny Gantz and Naftali Bennett.

After withdrawal from race:

Israeli politicians thank Biden for his support for Israel

Israeli politicians from across the spectrum thanked Biden for his support for Israel, after he announced that he would withdraw from the presidential race.

Lapid:

'Netanyahu is not a victim, but a whiner and a coward'

The opposition leader sought to condemn incitement to violence but simultaneously attacked Prime Minister Netanyahu in a way that belittled the incitement against him.

Lapid:

'Opposition will give 'safety net' for hostage deal'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid has declared that his party will support a prisoner exchange agreement even if it means preserving the coalition.

'A victory for moderate politics':

Lapid congratulates candidate who ousted Jamaal Bowman

Opposition leader congratulates George Latimer, who won the Democratic primary in New York and defeated Israel critic Jamaal Bowman.

Poll:

Israelis say Bennett more suitable for PM than Netanyahu

36% say Bennett is more suitable for the role of Prime Minister, compared to 28% who think Netanyahu is more suitable. When compared to Gantz, both Netanyahu and Gantz receive the same percentage of support.

Haredi Draft Law to be promoted – Edelstein plans changes

After approving the application of the sequence to the draft bill, the committee holds its first discussion with the heads of the opposition and coalition.

Hostage's father to Lapid:

'Shoulder the burden and join the government'

Eli Shtivi, the father of hostage Idan Shtivi who was taken to Gaza, attended the Yesh Atid party meeting and called on Lapid to immediately join the government in a move of unity.

Blinken meets opposition MKs, Pres. Herzog

US Sec. of State Antony Blinken meets with Pres. Herzog and MKs Benny Gantz, Yair Lapid. Gantz: 'I emphasized US role in preventing escalation on northern border.'

Liberman's plan: Create an alternate government

Opposition planning to accelerate attempts to bring down Israel's democratically-elected government.

Because of Otzma Yehudit MK

Yesh Atid refuses to sign October 7-related legislation

Lapid refuses to sign proposed bill to commemorate victims of Hamas attack because it was initiated by Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer.

Yesh Atid voters reject Lapid's condemnation of blocking trucks

A new survey shows that among soldiers who voted for Yesh Atid, a significant percentage do not approve of party leader Yair Lapid's stance on the delivery of humanitarian supplies to Gaza.

Yair Lapid:

'Our life is not the massacre, but our response to it'

Opposition leader speaks at Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony at Yad Mordechai: The survivors taught us that you can always start over.