Yair Lapid

Yair Lapid’s foreign-policy follies

Lapid has operated without much criticism, but has overseen highly questionable diplomatic moves that harm national-security interests.Op-ed

'One of the best friends Israel has in Washington'

Foreign Minister meets US Vice President: Thank you for long lasting years of supporting Israel’s security and Israeli democracy.

Lapid meets US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

Israeli Foreign Minister, US National Security Advisor meet to discuss Iranian threat, economic plan for Gaza.

Lapid to PA: Join Abraham Accords

Knesset marks 1-year anniversary of Abraham Accords. 'To those who would wage war on us, we are stronger than you think.'

Reconciliation between Bennett, Gantz, Shaked, and Lapid

Government ministers attempt to end feuds after week of infighting in the government.

Watch: Bahrainis chant 'Death to Israel', attack police

Just 20% of locals openly support 'normalization' with Israel.

INTO THE FRAY

Lapid on Gaza - Stupid is as stupid does

Lapid’s Gaza policy proposal is one more display in an appalling catalogue of his ignorance and a grave indictment of Israeli voters. Op-ed.

Iran: Lapid's visit to Bahrain 'left a stain' on the kingdom

Iran denounces Foreign Minister's visit to Bahrain, accuses Bahraini rulers of ignoring "the Zionist regime’s daily crimes".

'A historic day for Israel, Bahrain, and Bahrain's Jews'

Jewish community of Bahrain welcomes Foreign Minister Lapid who became the first Israeli leader to meet the King of Bahrain today.

Historic meeting between Yair Lapid and Bahraini king

Israeli Foreign Minister lands in Bahrain to inaugurate Israeli embassy, becomes first Israeli official to meet the King of Bahrain.

Senior PA official: We're waiting for Lapid to become PM

'Of course Bennett is ignoring the Palestinian issue. But we're getting ready for the day after.'

Lapid to travel to Bahrain tomorrow

FM and Bahrain counterpart will inaugurate the Israeli Embassy in Manama and are expected to sign a list of bilateral agreements.

Israel’s ‘blame my predecessor’ Iran strategy revealed

The Lapid-Gantz-Bennett government has decided to raise the white flag of surrender. Op-ed.

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid met the King of Jordan

Channel 12 News reveals that the meeting took place last month in Amman, and the two discussed the tension on the Temple Mount.

The baleful significance of the Democrats’ Iron Dome fiasco

Jewish defenders should target their enemies’ Achilles heel—their narcissism and belief in their own unimpeachable virtue.Op-ed.

'I don't know how Bennett smiles when he's called a traitor'

Yesh Atid chairman: The opposition wants the state to fail, just so that we do not succeed. It will not help them.

Lapid: Israel rebuilding relations with Congress, Democrats

Foreign Minister speaks to US House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer about US aid to replenish Iron Dome.

Lapid speaks to Swedish counterpart

This is the first time in seven years that the foreign ministers of Israel and Sweden have spoken.

FM Lapid speaks to Egyptian counterpart

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry express desire to advance the relationship between the countries.

Watch: Video conference marking Abraham Accords anniversary

The US State Department will hold a video conference today to mark one year since the historic agreements.

Lapid: 'Naftali Bennett is prime minister with 61 seats, not 6'

Foreign Min. Lapid says he's certain rotation deal will be kept, brushes off claims that PM Bennett has just 6 Knesset seats supporting him.

Bennett pledges to step down when Lapid's time as PM comes

PM: I will transfer responsibility for Israel to Yair Lapid on the day of the rotation.

Hadar Goldin's family blasts Lapid's Gaza plan

Family of soldier whose body is held by Hamas: In Protective Edge, they abandoned the fighters, now they are abandoning their families.

Lapid unveils 'economy for security' plan for Gaza, PA

Plan grants PA control of Gaza crossings, offers 'transportation link' across Israel connecting Gaza to PA, artificial island for Gaza port.

Lapid: An attack on America is an attack on us all

Israel marks 20th anniversary of September 11 attacks. 'We share the same values of freedom. Of equality. Of tolerance.'

Lapid: 'Israel won't sit quietly by as Iran builds terror bases'

'We will maintain our ability to defend ourselves in the face of threats from Syria and elsewhere,' FM Lapid promises after Russia meeting.

FM Lapid visiting Moscow for talks with Russian counterpart

Lapid is to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on behalf of the State of Israel.

Lapid to meet Blinken in Washington

Foreign Minister announces plans to visit Washington in October to meet US Secretary of State.

Lapid to visit Moscow, meet Russian counterpart

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid to take off for Russia after Rosh Hashanah, meet Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

'Lapid doesn't believe his turn in rotation for PM will happen'

MK Yair Lapid, currently Alternate Prime Minister, isn't banking on taking power via coalition deal promising him turn as PM, analyst says.

Bahrain ambassador arrives in Israel

Bahrain's first ambassador to Israel arrives in Jerusalem, meets with Foreign Minister Lapid in the Knesset.

Lapid's advice to the Biden administration

FM says opening consulate in eastern Jerusalem is 'a bad idea'. "Jerusalem is the sovereign capital of Israel and Israel alone".

Lapid: Hotovely to remain UK ambassador for 2 years

Foreign Minister gives up on efforts to replace ambassador to the UK due to contract she signed with Foreign Ministry.

Lapid praises Bennett and Biden after their meeting

Foreign Minister Lapid: The Prime Minister's successful visit contributed to Israel's security, its future and its diplomatic strength.

Algeria cuts ties with Morocco, is angry with Lapid

Algeria severs ties with Morocco due to "hostile actions", blasts "aggressive message" against it by Minister Lapid when he visited Rabat.

Shaked: If Lapid promotes PA state he won't have a government

Interior Minister responds to Foreign Minister Yair Lapid's stated support for 2-state solution, willingness to promote it as prime minister

Lapid: No urgency in resuming talks with PA

The foreign minister said he opposed lockdowns and supported opening the school year on time; does not regret Poland row.

FM Lapid to Egyptian minister: Israel won't accept rocket fire

Egypt and Israel should advance partnerships in civilian and economic issues, Israeli Foreign Min. Yair Lapid and Egypt's Abbas Kamel agree.

Hodaya Monsonego's brother: We were fighting for her for 2 years

'A gang of criminals took advantage of my sister and used her to smuggle drugs. I can't describe my feelings now that she's coming home.'

Polish Dep. Foreign Minister: No reason to talk this way

Poland's deputy foreign minister says that his country is worried that Israel's negative reaction to a new Polish law will only intensify.

Israel turns to international aid for firefighting assistance

FM Lapid asks Greek counterpart for aid in battling Jerusalem mountains fire, ministry turns to numerous countries for help.

Foreign Ministry officials: Lapid's approach is misguided

Poland is only doing what the rest of Europe has already done, albeit with more fanfare, say Israeli diplomats who now fear reprisals.

Polish PM attacks Israeli response: 'Irresponsible and unjust'

Polish PM decries decision of Foreign Minister Lapid to downgrade diplomatic relations in wake of law restricting Holocaust-era restitution.

FM Lapid: 'Poland approved an anti-Semitic and unethical law'

'This evening, Poland became an anti-democratic, anti-liberal country,' Foreign Minister Yair Lapid says.

Lapid: Israel, Morocco to open embassies within 2 months

Foreign Minister Lapid attends opening of Israeli mission to Morocco, presents king with President Herzog's invitation to visit Israel.

US welcomes Lapid's historic visit to Morocco

Blinken: Lapid’s trip is significant for Israel, Morocco, and the broader region.

Polish parliament approves restitution law

Israel outraged over law that will affect 90 percent of restitution claims.

Historic visit to Morocco

Foreign Min. Yair Lapid to leave with delegation on historic visit to Morocco, inaugurate Israel's diplomatic mission in Rabat.

Foreign Minister to attend Coronavirus Cabinet meetings

Following criticism at his lack of attendance at Coronavirus Cabinet meetings, FM Yair Lapid announces he will attend 'as much as possible.'

Following uproar, Liberman to attend Coronavirus Cabinet

Finance Minister to attend the Coronavirus Cabinet discussions after it was revealed that both he and Lapid had chosen not to take part.

'Bennett is managing the crisis in an exceptional manner'

Foreign Minister responds to report that he had not taken part in Coronavirus Cabinet's meetings: I don't need to be there.

Defense Min.: Iran 10 weeks away from becoming nuclear power

Defense Min. Gantz, Foreign Min. Lapid, tell UNSC ambassadors: 'This is the man responsible for the terror attacks in the Gulf of Oman.'

How Putin understands the Lapid-Bennett government

Russia’s decision to assist the Syrians in intercepting Israeli strikes on Iranian assets is a major strategic blow. Op-ed.

US, Israel to work together to investigate attack on ship

State Department on Blinken-Lapid conversation: They agreed to work with the United Kingdom, Romania, and other international partners.

Lapid: We mustn't remain silent in the face of Iranian terrorism

Foreign Minister: Iran is not just an Israeli problem, but an exporter of terrorism, destruction and instability.

The “End of history” according to Foreign Minister Yair Lapid

The "End of history" idea that all nations would adopt liberal democracy seems to have been largely overlooked by today Jew-haters. Op-ed.

FM Lapid to US Senator: Polish restitution law must be stopped

Lapid spoke to Senator Jacky Rosen who agreed that the new Polish law is of deep concern.

Knesset approves Bennett-Lapid rotation deal

Opposition walks out of debate, vote on agreement to allow Bennett and Lapid to rotate as prime minister.

Foreign Ministry offers afternoons off

'Spending time with the children does not harm work,' Foreign Minister Yair Lapid says.

Israel appoints first ambassador to UAE

Foreign Minister Lapid appoints Amir Hayek as Israel's permanent ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.