Yair Lapid

Fighting for the State - even on vacation

Yesh Atid Party has information pamphlets for Israelis on summer vacation abroad, to equip them against boycott organizations' claims.

Lapid: Jordan Valley will always remain part of Israel

Yesh Atid leader says during a tour of Jordan Valley that region will remain part of Israel in any potential peace deal.

Lapid: There's no religious freedom here

Yesh Atid Chairman slams government for caving to 'haredi coercion,' claims Reform, Conservative are 'vast majority' in the US.

Yesh Atid: No reason to extend draft law deadline

Yesh Atid submits counter-appeal requesting Supreme Court not approve extending Draft Law deadline.

Lapid calls for greater force against Hamas

Yesh Atid chairman says the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is not Israel's problem, but it is forced to deal with its ramifications.

Lapid: Netanyahu hasn't done anything for four years

Opposition MK Lapid slams PM Netanyahu for not doing more to prevent kite terror.

'Jewish community is losing masses of teens'

High school in Israel coalition blames its demise on apathy and Birthright.

Liberman: Labor party's natural place with Arab parties, Meretz

Defense Minister says it is to be expected that Labor would vote against draft law.

Gabbay: Lapid a traitor to the opposition

Labor Party leader slams Yesh Atid faction for vote in favor of government draft law.

'Lapid is lying to the public'

Justice Minister Shaked slams Yesh Atid MKs for 'blatantly lying' about haredi draft law.

Knesset speaker bans screening of left-wing film

Edelstein says left-wing MKs cannot screen documentary or hang signs as backlash over conference grows.

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.

Zandberg urges Lapid: Topple the government

Meretz MK calls on Yesh Atid chairman to topple the government over the draft law.

'Our Golan will always remain ours'

MK Yair Lapid addresses Brookings Institute conference in Washington as part of campaign to secure recognition of Golan Heights.

'Israeli deterrence is getting torched'

MK Lapid in the Gaza envelope: Hamas must pay a price Every time a kite crosses the fence, they have to know that it will hurt them.

Shaked presents Lapid's deception

Justice Minister responds to Lapid's claims that the proposed draft law is the same as the one that the previous government approved.

'IDF and Chief of Staff support draft outline'

Yair Lapid says his party will support the draft law if it remains in its present form, but not if it is changed at all.

Labor leader: Why should I take part in a crybaby campaign?

Labor Chairman Gabbay slams Yesh Atid Chairman for claiming 'fake news' and making a 'crybaby campaign.'

Netanyahu: Will I get an apology?

PM wonders whether MK Yair Lapid and ex-Minister Moshe Yaalon will apologize for their accusations against him over the Submarine Affair.

'When will Lapid apologize for his lies?'

Likud party responds to Yesh Atid Chairman's criticism of PM, who testified today in Submarine Affair. 'How can you believe a word he says?'

Lapid: Netanyahu's job is to give in

Yesh Atid chairman calls on haredi parties to refuse extra funding if it comes at the expense of children with disabilities.

Lapid: Netanyahu dividing Israel

Yesh Atid leader says he backs PM's moves against Iran in Syria, but opposes Netanyahu's actions at home.

Lapid: The world stands with the Golan

MK Lapid calls on US, Europe, to recognize Israeli sovereignty in the Golan Heights, says Israelis from left and right support the move.

Lapid claims orchestrated disinformation attack against him

Yesh Atid chairman attacks Netanyahu and ministers for declaring Hamas victory, accuses Netanyahu of spreading 'fake news'.

'Israel will respond to Gaza mortar attacks'

Israeli leaders call on foreign powers to condemn terrorist attacks on towns near Gaza border, vow military response to provocations.

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.'

Lapid:

'Netanyahu's identification with Republican party is dangerous'

Yesh Atid chief slams Israeli government for allegedly allying itself with Republican party. 'We could have a big problem in 2020.'

When Lapid gave credit to Netanyahu

Yesh Atid Chairman complements PM on his efforts for US embassy move to J'lem. 'Whoever cannot give credit loses right to criticize.'

'We all know Iran is lying'

Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid tells EU ambassadors Iran nuclear deal is bad in its current form, more needs to be done to stop Iran, Hezbollah

Lapid wants Trump to stay in nuclear deal

Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid says Trump should mobilize international approval before scrapping 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.

Haredi MK to Lapid: A kippah alone is meaningless

MK Yaakov Asher mocks Yair Lapid for wearing a kippah in the streets of Berlin: A kippah is a symbol that has no meaning without content.

'EU lets Hezbollah bring rockets to aim at Israel'

Yair Lapid shows German parliamentarians how Hezbollah political wing uses legitimacy given by the EU to support terrorism in Middle East.

Lapid wears a kippah and demonstrates in Berlin

Yesh Atid Chairman joins Berlin 'kippah march' against anti-Semitism. 'I bought the biggest kippah I could find and went to demonstrate.'

Yesh Atid faction head refuses to join anti-Zoabi effort

MK Ofer Shelah refuses to join in Yesh Atid's efforts to boot Hanin Zoabi from the Knesset.

Lapid wants controversial Arab MK booted from the Knesset

Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid declares he will support legislation emabling controversial MK Hanin Zoabi to be removed from the Knesset.

Poll: Likud stable at 30, Yesh Atid falls to 19

Newly formed party led by Orly Levy nets 5 seats, as Labor falls from 24 to just 13 mandates.

Where did Lapid really serve in the IDF?

Amid inconsistencies about his IDF service record, Lapid insists he was drafted into the Air Defense Command before leaving due to asthma.

MKs meet with JNF to encourage inclusion in Israel

JNF representatives, Knesset members, meet to discuss inclusion of people with disabilities.

Lapid: 'Netanyahu preoccupied only with investigations'

'There isn't one person in Israel who thinks Prime Minister really cares about draft question or budget.'

Effigy of haredi IDF soldier hung in Jerusalem

Police remove second effigy in 12 hours, opposition MK demands coalition speak out against incitement.

Lapid:

'I never said I wasn't Milchan's friend'

Yesh Atid chairman insists there was no reason for him to submit a conflict of interest document regarding his ties with Arnon Milchan.

Lapid urges EU to ban Hezbollah

Yesh Atid chairman lobbies EU to put Hezbollah's political wing on terror watchlist.

Netanyahu: Abbas continues to run away from peace

Israeli politicians blast Abbas remarks at UN. Bennett: I advise Abu Mazen to focus on creating a practical future.

INTO THE FRAY: Coup d'état?

Poll: Likud 28, Yesh Atid 22

Poll taken following police recommendation to indict Prime Minister shows coalition stable, retaining majority with Likud as largest party.

Lapid: Netanyahu can't be prime minister

Yesh Atid chairman rejects claims he had personal relationship with filmmaker Arnon Milchan, says Netanyahu should resign.

Poll: Likud stronger after police recommendations

New poll finds Likud up from previous poll. 45% of respondents say Netanyahu should resign.

'The Opposition refuses to accept the will of the People'

Deputy Foreign Minister responds to police recommendation that PM be indicted. 'Attorney General is being pressured to indict at all costs.'

Coalition chairman: Lapid is a 'sneaky tattletale'

Coalition Chairman David Amsalem says Yesh Atid Chairman Lapid is 'not a great saint,' police cannot overthrow government in a democracy.

'A disgrace that Lapid is the main witness'

Politicians from across the political spectrum respond to police recommendations that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu be indicted.

Lapid: I testified like any law-abiding citizen

Yesh Atid chairman responds to reports that he was one of the key witnesses against Netanyahu.

'We need dialogue with the haredim'

Yesh Atid chairman says everyone should be able to educate their children the way they wish, encourages dialogue with haredi community.

Even Lapid's voters wouldn't want him as prime minister

Even Lapid's voters don't want him as prime minister

Centrist Yesh Atid is gaining power, but no one really wants a one-issue party with a lax stance on security running the country. Opinion.

PM Netanyahu slams Polish law: History cannot be changed

PM Netanyahu, Pres. Rivlin, and MKs slam Poland for new bill to jail those who mention Poland's role in the Holocaust.

Labor chief blames Supermarket Law for plunge in polls

Avi Gabbay says Supermarket Law to blame for Labor's plunge in the polls, pushing voters to back Lapid's perceived anti-haredi stance.

Lapid to Balad MKs: Suspend yourselves

Yesh Atid leader: Knesset is not a safe haven for corruption.

Lapid: Abbas prefers to be a victim

Yesh Atid Chairman welcomes Pence to Israel. 'Not only the government welcomes him, but so does the Opposition.'

Liberman: Better Netanyahu than Lapid

Yisrael Beytenu leader vows to support Netanyahu as PM in next Knesset.

Lapid: Expose agreements between PM and haredim

Yesh Atid chairman demands that Netanyahu and haredi parties be forced to reveal agreements on budget approval and Litzman appointment.