Yair Lapid

Lapid: Mother, forgive me

'You reminded us why it is time to replace you.' Opposition Leader and Foreign Minister-designate blasts right-wing lawmakers over jeering.

These are the outlined key principles of the new government

As all coalition agreements were submitted to the Knesset Secretariat, Yamina and Yesh Atid present the government's key principles

'Mansour Abbas puts his national aspirations aside'

Ahead of vote on new government, MK Orbach of Yamina says:Agreement with Abbas is based mainly on budgetary and civic issues.

Bennett, Lapid preparing law to bar Netanyahu from running

New law would bar someone who served as PM for 4 years from running for next Knesset, preventing Netanyahu from running again.

The Yamina-Yesh Atid coalition agreement

Yesh Atid Yamina reach seperate agreement from agreement between Yesh Atid and other parties.

Lapid to Netanyahu supporters: We are not against you

Yesh Atid leader says 'change' government will serve all citizens, is built to last.

The coalition deal guaranteeing Lapid will get his turn as PM

After Likud - Blue and White government collapsed over budget battle, Yamina and Yesh Atid work out clause ensuring Lapid will serve as PM.

Poll: Most Israelis prefer the Bennett government

Poll conducted for Channel 12 reveals that 46% of the Israeli public favors the unity government and prefers it over a fifth election.

Knesset to convene Monday to announce new government

Knesset Speaker Yariv Levin announces he will bring Lapid’s statement that he can form a government before the Knesset on Monday.

Bennett and Lapid Decide:

Haredi factions invited to join new government

Prime Minister-elect and Alternate PM-elect agree that new government will be open to haredi parties.

ANALYSIS:

What does a Bennett-Lapid government mean?

Is it a car with four wheels going in different directions, a unifier or a robot unable to effect change on any major issues Op-ed.

AIPAC welcomes new Israeli government

AIPAC congratulates Lapid and Bennett for "assembling a broad and diverse coalition".

Lapid announces: I have succeeded in forming a government

Naftali Bennett will be Prime Minister for the first two years and then Yair Lapid will serve as Prime Minister.

Officials in coalition talks: Elkin is creating difficulties

Lapid hopes to announce by Wednesday morning that he has managed to form a government, but talks with the other parties not yet finalized.

Shin Bet fears violence against Lapid, Bennett, and Shaked

Security beefed up for Yamina leaders as Israeli security agency warns of incitement against them and Yesh Atid leader.

Lapid: 'Many obstacles' before coalition is formed

Lapid warned that numerous challenges remained before a 'change bloc' coalition could be formed to oust Netanyahu.

Lapid: We can have a new government in a week

'Netanyahu's attacks on Bennett are dangerous, unhinged,' says Opposition Leader.

Yamina, Yesh Atid making progress in unity government talks

Negotiating teams from Yamina and Yesh Atid meet with New Hope, Blue and White representatives to hammer out coalition agreement.

Smotrich: Vote Bennett and you get Lapid

"The ability of Naftali Bennett to lie in front of the cameras is simply awe-inspiring," says MK Bezalel Smotrich.

Unity Government:

Bennett commits to forming government with Yair Lapid

Yamina chief announces he will work 'with all his might' to form unity government with Yesh Atid, left-wing parties, and United Arab List.

Report: Bennett agrees to a government with Lapid

An official announcement on the matter is due as early as Saturday night or no later than Sunday.

Gantz demands Lapid give him right to veto any judicial reform

Blue and White chairman makes new demand amidst reports Lapid is offering Justice Ministry to Gideon Sa'ar.

'So long as Lapid barks too much, G-d's wrath is in the world'

Rabbi Meir Mazuz says Yesh Atid's chief MK Lapid brings G-d's wrath on the people, 'proves' it by using numerical value of Hebrew letters.

'Bloc of change': We're waiting for Bennett

Lapid has reached understandings with all the leaders of the bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu with the exception of the chairman of Yamina.

Bennett considering deal with Likud even without majority

'Change bloc' considering bill to immediately dissolve Knesset if Lapid fails to form a government.

Government without Netanyahu not off the table

Sources say that the proposal that Yamina chairman Naftali Bennett will be the first in the rotation is still valid.

Report: Lapid looking to block Netanyahu from running for PM

Opposition Leader reportedly planning series of laws to prevent Netanyahu from being tapped for premiership if Israel goes to fifth election

'Bennett is wrong, I will continue to try to form a government'

Yesh Atid chairman: Change is not made when it is convenient but when the time is right.

Lapid: Violence won't dictate our lives

"The vast majority of the people of Israel, Jews and Arabs, are far better than this. The majority of us believe in coexistence."

Lapid and Bennett almost announced formation of gov't

Security escalation prevented Yamina chairman and Yesh Atid chairman from asking President to swear in a government as early as next week.

Ra'am freezes contacts with Bennett and Lapid

Mansour Abbas wants to wait for calm before resuming negotiations on formation of a government.

Bennett-Lapid Government:

'Coalition agreement might be reached in next 24 hours'

Senior opposition officials say they're on the verge of breakthrough in talks for alternative government, deal may be ready within 24 hours.

Bennett agrees to construction freeze? Or fake news?

Report alleges: "We won't build & won't evacuate either." Religious Zionism: "In other words, a freeze."

Lapid-Bennett Government:

'Unity government negotiations are making progress'

Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett meet as work continues to form unity government. Likud working to undermine formation of coalition.

New details about Bennett-Lapid government

Finance Committee will be headed by a representative from the right-wing bloc.

Lapid: A unity government is what we need

"I will do everything to ensure that an Israeli unity government is formed as soon as possible."

President Rivlin taps Lapid to form government

"It is clear that Lapid has the possibility of forming a government - even if there are many difficulties."

President Rivlin to meet with Bennett, Lapid Wednesday

After Netanyahu's mandate expires, President announces meetings with potential candidates for PM, asks for new recommendations.

Netanyahu Returns Mandate:

Bennett pushing to receive mandate to form government

Yamina chief working to win over New Hope, United Arab List to back his bid to become prime minister. Will Rivlin choose Bennett over Lapid?

President expected to give Lapid mandate to form government

President Rivlin likely to nominate Opposition Leader for premiership after Netanyahu's mandate to form government expires.

Bennett and Lapid disagree: Who will get the mandate?

With 2 days before Netanyahu's mandate to form government expires, Yesh Atid fears Bennett could use mandate to work with Likud.

Lapid agrees to Bennett's, Sa'ar's demands

Yesh Atid leader agrees to have 24 ministers in 'change' government, giving Yamina and New Hope more ministries.

Bennett and Sa'ar set terms for unity government with Lapid

Yamina and New Hope negotiating teams lay down their demands during talks with Yesh Atid as plans drawn up for alternative government.

New Government On The Way?

Yamina, Yesh Atid, New Hope hold joint coalition talks

Negotiating teams from Yesh Atid, Yamina, New Hope in talks since Thursday morning in attempt to lay foundation for alternative government.

'Shaked trying to prevent Bennett-Lapid coalition'

Yamina's MK Ayelet Shaked making it difficult for 'bloc for change' to form coalition, source within bloc says.

Distribution of ministerial portfolios - by Saturday night

Yesh Atid chairman and Yamina chairman meet with members of "bloc of change" and formulate up-to-date list of demands.

Report: Internal disagreement in Yamina

Senior members of "bloc of change": Bennett fears that two members of Yamina will not support government led by Bennett and Lapid.

First agreement between Bennett-Lapid-Liberman

Under agreement, issues of religion and state to be determined in accordance with spirit of Tzohar rabbinical organization

Lapid: Israel needs a unity government - Right, Left, and Center

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid makes overture to right-wing parties, urging them to join unity government to unseat Netanyahu.

Yair Lapid misses Holocaust memorial ceremonies - to vacation

MK Lapid flies to US for vacation - on eve of Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day. 'He's coming back for Independence Day.'

Lapid: I proposed Bennett be prime minister first

Yesh Atid leader says he is willing to let Bennett be PM first in rotation agreement to remove "dangerous" Netanyahu from power.

Could haredi MKs help Lapid build a government?

Officials close to Bennett urge UTJ to consider joining government with Yesh Atid, saying Lapid is willing to reach an accord with haredim.

Gantz: Blue and White will back Yair Lapid as PM

Blue and White to recommend Yesh Atid chief for the premiership in consultations with President Rivlin. Shas nominates Netanyahu.

Report:

Lapid agrees to have Bennett serve as PM first in rotation deal

'We're on the verge of losing the government,' say senior Likud officials, as Lapid agrees to key Yamina demand in latest overture.

Proposal: Rotational government headed by Bennett and Lapid

Yamina chair considering proposal to establish rotational government that would give equal weight to Right and Left.

Report: Bennett offered Premiership by right and left

Yamina chairman meets Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid for first time since election. Netanyahu offers rotation deal.

Bennett will not recommend Lapid

Yamina chairman will likely recommend himself to be PM in meeting with President Rivlin next week.

Bennett, Netanyahu to meet tomorrow

Bennett and Lapid to meet Saturday night to discuss formation of government following last week's elections.

Poll: 'Change bloc' wants Lapid to give PM position to Bennett

80% of Israelis dissatisfied with election results and believe a 5th election is likely. according to new survey.

Sa'ar to Lapid: I put the ego aside, now it's your turn

New Hope chairman calls on Yesh Atid chairman to stop the process of collecting recommendations.