Yair Lapid

Al Jazeera journalist's death

Smotrich: Bennett mum despite libel targeting IDF

The Religious Zionism Party attacked Bennett's 'silence' over 'libelous' claims against the IDF's 'murder' of the Al Jazeera journalist.

Lapid offers PA joint probe of Al Jazeera journalist's death

Israeli Foreign Minister invites Palestinian Authority to conduct joint forensic investigation of Al Jazeera journalist's death in Jenin.

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Livid Abbas is not taking coalition leaders' phone calls

The chairman of Ra'am is angry with Bennett's conduct regarding Ra’am’s demands vis-à-vis the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

UAE Foreign Minister condemns Elad attack

Foreign Minister Lapid speaks to Emirati Foreign Minister who condemns Elad attack and sends condolences to the families of those murdered.

Ukraine FM wishes Israel a happy Independence Day

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba speaks to Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid, thanks him for Israel's humanitarian aid.

Russia and Israel headed for diplomatic crisis?

Lavrov's comments on Sunday and Israel's strong rebuke may signal a new era in Israel-Russian relations after years of cooperation.

Lapid:

'Incitement against PM - just like before Rabin assassination'

'Netanyahu is dancing on the blood of terror victims.' Lapid accuses Netanyahu of fueling hateful campaign against the government.

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Lapid not using offices for which the state is paying

The state pays more than a million shekels a year for offices, but Lapid chooses to hold meetings at party headquarters or in luxury hotels.

Lapid held diplomatic meetings at Yesh Atid headquarters

Foreign Minister hosted foreign officials at Yesh Atid headquarters instead of at an official state facility.

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With coalition in crisis, Bennett, Gantz, Lapid nix travel plans

Israel's prime minister, foreign minister, and defense minister scrap all travel plans, remaining at home to keep coalition together.

Bennett congratulates Macron:

'I have no doubt ties will continue to grow stronger'

Israeli leaders congratulate French President after exit polls show he will be re-elected for second term.

Lapid: 'Terrorists are trying to hijack Al-Aqsa Mosque'

'We're not planning to partition Temple Mount.' Israeli Foreign Minister, defends police over removal of rioters from Temple Mount.

Lapid presents:

Five facts about the Temple Mount

Foreign Minister: Israel stopped Jewish extremists in Jerusalem. Muslim moderates need to do the same.

Lapid to US:

Israel will preserve status quo on Temple Mount

Israeli Foreign Minister meets with US ambassador and top State Department officials, blames Hamas for violence on Temple Mount.

UAE FM: Appreciate Israel's efforts to calm tensions

Israeli FM Lapid speaks with UAE counterpart bin Zayed about current tensions, anti-Israel disinformation.

Yair Lapid: Ben Gvir is a provocateur, not a nationalist

"Going ahead with the Flag March is dangerous and irresponsible," says Foreign Minister.

Blinken to Lapid and Abbas:

'It is important to end the cycle of violence'

Secretary of State speaks to Foreign Minister and PA chairman, calls for restraint and "refraining from actions that escalate tensions".

Russia summons Israeli Ambassador for reprimand

The move follows Foreign Minister Yair Lapid's condemnation of Russia following Israel's vote in favor or Russia's suspension from UNHRC.

Lapid: Coalition crisis 'under control'

Foreign Minister predicts current government will remain in power by next Passover and the Passover after that.

Danny Danon slams FM Yair Lapid: ‘No leadership, no deterrence’

At Passover event, Danon rebukes Foreign Minister Lapid over lack of security, accusing him of “silence and weakness.”

Israel votes to suspend Russia from UN Human Rights Council

Israel backs anti-Russia resolution in UN, condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine and killing of civilians.

DM Gantz, FM Lapid, brief 80 ambassadors on security issues

'Negev Summit is right model for regional cooperation to fight terror, strengthen diplomatic ties,' Foreign Min. Lapid tells ambassadors.

Bennett to lead on Iran issue after Lapid becomes PM

Bennett, Lapid reach unusual agreement on handling of Iranian threat after rotation agreement is implemented in August 2023.

FM Lapid to hold trilateral meeting in Greece

Foreign Min. Lapid will travel to Greece, hold trilateral meeting with Greek, Cypriot counterparts.

Bennett, Lapid argue after Bnei Brak shooting attack

FM Lapid says US, PA would condemn attack, Bennett replies he'd rather the payments to terrorists end.

Foreign Min.: 'We must unite and maintain fortitude'

'Peace and friendship are the alternative to violence and chaos,' Foreign Min. Lapid says at meeting with Austria's Min. Schallenberg.

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Foreign ministers: 'Negev summit is the answer to terror'

Foreign ministers of US, Israel, Egypt, UAE, Bahrain, & Morocco meet in Negev, decide to hold yearly summit as response to Hadera shooting.

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Lapid: 'We may disagree, but open dialogue is our strength'

US Secretary of State Blinken and Israel's FM Lapid hold joint press conference, addressing Iran nuclear deal, war in Ukraine.

Ukraine War

'If we don't condemn Russia, Israel will be the next Ukraine'

Ahead of historic summit of Middle East foreign ministers, Israeli minister stresses: "Our main goal is to stop Iran."

Summit of foreign ministers to kick off in Israel's Negev

Historic meeting to take place in kibbutz Sde Boker, where former PM David Ben-Gurion lived and retired.

Historic diplomatic summit of five FMs will take place in Israel

Israel to host historic two-day summit of five FMs, attended by US and three Arab states.

Meretz MK casts doubt on existence of 'extreme left'

Deputy Economy Minister Yair Golan disputes Lapid's statement that there are extremists on both the left and the right.

20 MPs from around the world back IHRA anti-Semitism definition

Delegation of 20 MPs give Lapid resolution in which they commit to continue working to implement the IHRA Antisemitism definition.

FM Lapid:

'We must always be strong & able to defend ourselves'

Foreign Min. Lapid sends off delegation for Ukraine field hospital, says 'brutal and unnecessary war' 'needs to stop.'

Why Minister Lapid doesn't like Purim

The alternate prime minister of the one and only Jewish State has a problem with certain Jewish holidays..

Bennett and Lapid:

'We refuse to believe US would normalize Revolutionary Guards'

Israeli Prime Minister and Foreign Minister slam plans the Biden administration prepared to drop Iran's Revolutionary Guards from black list

Lapid prays at grave of Chatam Sofer

Foreign Minister visits grave of leading 19th century Jewish sage in Slovakia, extols rabbi's teachings on learning both Torah and science.

Ukraine FM thanks Israel for mediation, absorbing refugees

'Long and positive' conversation between FM Lapid and Ukrainian FM Kuleba, Ministry says.

Jet belonging to Roman Abramovich spotted in Israel

Jet linked to sanctioned oligarch landed at Ben Gurion Airport. FM Lapid: Israel will not be route to bypass sanctions.

Lapid visits Jewish refugees in Romania

Israeli Foreign Minister travels to Jewish Agency immigration center helping Jewish refugees from Ukraine prepare to make Aliyah.

Ukraine War:

Lapid: We call on Russia to stop its firing and attacks

Foreign Minister says cooperation between Israel and Romania has saved many lives in Ukraine crisis.

Lapid to visit Romania-Ukraine border

Foreign Minister to meet Romanian counterpart, PM, Jewish Agency rep, and see Ukrainian refugees coming into Romania

Foreign Minister Lapid to leave for diplomatic visit to Europe

Foreign Min. Lapid to meet with top officials from Romania, Slovakia, to discuss Ukraine war.

Lapid: No alternative to American leadership

Foreign Minister speaks to US Secretary of State about Russian invasion of Ukraine, negotiations with Iran in Vienna.

Blinken: US greatly appreciates Israel's mediation efforts

US Secretary of State meets Israeli Foreign Minister in Latvia to discuss the war in Ukraine.

The aftermath of the Iran Deal - will occur in 2024

The world is focussed on Ukraine while the disastrous Iran Deal, a recipe for disaster, goes under the radar.Op-ed.

Erdan excluded from UN session on Ukraine

Lapid decides that Ambassador to UN would not speak at UN General Assembly discussion on Russia. Erdan's deputy speaks in his place.

Lapid condemns attack on Babyn Yar Memorial

Israeli leaders respond to Russian attack on memorial to Holocaust massacre, pledge to support rebuilding efforts.

Lapid to ministers: Do not help the oligarchs

Foreign minister warns other ministers not to assist oligarchs after sanctions against Russia are implemented.

Netanyahu: Lapid, Bennett should talk less about Ukraine

Opposition leader says PM, Foreign Minister taking eye off danger of return to weak Iran nuclear deal with focus on Ukraine crisis.

Lapid vows Israel will back UN resolution against Russia

Foreign Minister slams Russian invasion, vows Israel will back UN resolution, and hints at possible Israeli sanctions.

Foreign Minister: Israel will vote to condemn Russia

Foreign Minister says Israel must not be silent, will support United Nations resolution condemning Russia for attacks on Ukraine.

After Lapid's condemnation

Ambassador to Russia summoned for conversation

Israel's ambassador to Russia summoned by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister after Lapid condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Lapid speaks to Blinken about Ukraine

Secretary of State updates Lapid on the steps the United States is taking following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Foreign Min. attacks Russia:

'Attack on Ukraine is serious violation of international order'

Israel takes sides: Foreign Min. Yair Lapid condemns Russian attack on Ukraine.

The tempting offer made to Eli Avidar

Lapid offered resigning Minister an ambassadorial post in an attempt to solve the crisis with him, but he refused.

Lapid appoints MK Zoabi as Israel’s Consul General in Shanghai

Meretz MK appointed as Consul General in Shanghai. Lapid: 'No disagreement about importance of Shanghai to global economy.'

FM speaks with Israeli ambassador to Ukraine as tensions mount

Lapid lauds embassy staff following evacuation to Lviv, as tensions on Ukraine-Russian border mount.

Israeli embassy to relocate to Lviv, Ukraine

Israel moves consular staff to city in western Ukraine as potential Russian invasion looms.

Lapid: Israel not bound by nuclear deal with Iran

Foreign Minister says deal being negotiated in Vienna even worse than flawed 2015 deal, Israel will 'defend itself by itself.'