Yair Lapid

Lapid Blasts Coalition Agreement with UTJ

Yesh Atid chairman says Netanyahu caved in to the demands of "a non-Zionist party" in coalition agreement with United Torah Judaism.

Lapid Blasts EU Call to Label 'Settlement' Products

Yesh Atid chairman says labelling products from Judea and Samaria could wreak havoc on the entire Israeli economy.

Israeli Officials: Iran Deal an 'Historic Mistake'

Israeli officials say new framework deal with Iran "will make the world far more dangerous." Lapid, Herzog and Livni speak out as well.

Lapid to Netanyahu: Choose Anyone But Deri as Minister

Former Finance Minister begs Netanyahu not to choose Deri for Interior Minister, cites Shas chairman's jail stint for corruption.

Regev: Forget What Lapid Says, Increase the Number of Ministers

Likud MK rejects Lapid's criticism of the plans to change the law which reduces the number of ministers in the cabinet to 18.

Lapid: We Will Fight Netanyahu's Corruption

Lapid blasts Netanyahu for plans to increase number of ministers serving in his cabinet, calls on public to help fight this 'corruption.'

Yesh Atid Sees Haredi Rollback on Policies

Spokesman Yair Zavid says what Shas and UTJ want would cripple Haredi sector.

Lapid: We're Here to Stay

In post-election speech, Yesh Atid chairman says his party is here to stay after achieving double-digit figures in seats.

MK Litzman: We Will Undo the 'Damage' Lapid Did

Haredi parties hope to have a greater influence on the next government than they had on the previous ones, UTJ and Shas MKs said.

Lapid Warns Against Herzog-Haredi Alliance

Lapid slams 'corrupt political interest groups' behind haredi parties, claims only a strong Yesh Atid can prevent Herzog-haredi government.

'We Are Here to Fight for the State of Israel'

Centrist politicians Lapid and Kahlon come out to vote Tuesday, with Lapid focusing on Israel's future and Kahlon on his political past.

Lapid Lashes Out at Herzog, While Bennett Blasts Bibi

Elections are hours away and rival parties are making it a point to strike back at those trying to 'steal' their voters away.

Politicians Rally for Votes With Elections Hours Away

One day before elections, Netanyahu warns Right they must choose Likud to ensure victory, while Herzog stresses importance of change.

Herzog Points to 'Clash' with Yesh Atid

Labor head says votes for Lapid help Netanyahu, denies rotation with Livni damages party, says 'serious effort' needed to beat Likud.

Litzman: UTJ Not Necessarily Committed to Right-Wing Government

MK Yaakov Litzman claims United Torah Judaism would join government led by Herzog, and will sit with any party - except Yesh Atid.

Litzman Says 'Yes' to Meretz but 'No' to Lapid

United Torah Judaism MK will not rule out joining a Labor-led coalition, but says Lapid should "sit in the opposition for one term."

Yesh Atid Attacks: Kahlon Did Nothing as Welfare Minister

Battle for center continues as Yesh Atid and Kulanu candidates attack each other's chairmen for doing 'nothing' in ministerial posts.

Yesh Atid Urge Police Probe After Lapid Portrayed as Nazi

Party's legal adviser calls for criminal investigation, after unknown person disseminates violently offensive posters.

Jewish Home Accuses Lapid of Stealing Their Initiatives

Jewish Home's latest campaign clip attacks Lapid for blocking party's initiatives in 19th Knesset, and now using them as campaign promises.

Deri: 'Arrogant' Lapid Wants to Rehabilitate Me?

Shas Chairman says he prefers to recommend Netanyahu for prime minister, and will not sit in coalition with Yesh Atid and Joint Arab List.

Lapid: We Won't Let Democracy be 'Steered' by Extremists

Yesh Atid leader tells terrorists they're 'mere mortals' at campaign rally in Tel Aviv; pledges to uphold 'democracy' against Right.

Lapid 'Doesn't Regret' Attacking Deri During Debate

Yair Lapid talks about Yesh Atid's campaign as well as his controversial remarks to Deri during elections debate.

Lapid Attacks Netanyahu for 'Stubborn' Congress Speech

Yesh Atid presents 273 page platform on; Lapid takes opportunity to once again attack PM's Congress speech.

Yair Lapid's Wife Bashes Sara Netanyahu

'A prime minister's wife should be someone whom every woman can be proud of,' says Lihi Lapid.

Lapid: I Won't Sit in Coalition that Repeals Haredi Draft Law

Yesh Atid head comes out swinging against PM Netanyahu and Labor head Herzog, accusing them of trying to win favor with haredi parties.

Livni on the Attack: A Vote for Lapid Strengthens Netanyahu

Zionist Camp co-chair Tzipi Livni burns all bridges - attacks Netanyahu for trip to Washington, tells voters not to go with Lapid.

Lapid: Netanyahu Should Not Be Prime Minister

In Channel Two interview, Yair Lapid attacks Netanyahu for Washington trip, putting 'interest in political survival' before Israel.

MK Litzman: Lapid Needs to do 'Penance,' by Sitting in Oppostion

If Yair Lapid is sorry for what he has done to the haredi public, said MK Yaakov Litzman, let him prove it by staying out of the government.

Lapid: Housing Crisis Caused by Netanyahu

Yesh Atid head urges the public to carefully read the State Comptroller's report on the housing crisis, to be published Wednesday.

Netanyahu: The World Must Keep Punishing Terrorist Supporters

Netanyahu responds to the ruling by a New York court that the PA must pay damages to victims of attack in Israel.

'Lapid Provided Zero Solutions, Only Newspaper Headlines'

Kulanu head Moshe Kahlon attacks Yair Lapid for housing crisis, calls his tenure as Finance Minister 'risky gamble we're all paying for.'

Lapid 'Won't Play' Coalition Game Before Elections

Yesh Atid Chairman doesn't want Netanyahu as Prime Minister, but won't rule out sitting in a second coalition with Likud.

Bennett Hits Out: Lapid Responsible for Housing Crisis

Jewish Home Chairman criticizes Yair Lapid for housing crisis, says for past two years 'Israel has been held hostage to his whims.'

Likud MKs: Left, Media 'Using' Comptroller to Make PM Look Bad

A report on housing set to be released soon by Comptroller Yosef Shapira is 'unnecessary' and 'cynical,' according to Likud MKs.

Netanyahu, Lapid Snipe At Each Other Over Housing Costs

State Comptroller to release report assigning responsibility to both men – as well as to Ehud Olmert – for rise in real estate values.

Kulanu: Lapid is Responsible for the Housing Crisis

Battle of the 'centrists': Lapid blames PM for crisis, thwarting Yesh Atid's attempts to fix it. Kulanu: Lapid isn't taking responsibility.

Lapid Says 'No' to Coalition that Will Change Draft Law

Yesh Atid chairman says he will not be part of a government that will remove the criminal sanctions against haredi draft dodgers.

Lapid: British Artists' Boycott Letter is 'Shallow'

Yesh Atid head responds to call by 700 British artists to boycott Israel, says they are unaware of the reality in the Middle East.

Israeli Home Sales Break 13 Year Record

The period between October and December 2014 was the most active on the Israel real estate scene since 2002, statistics said.

Kulanu's Three Hour 'Answer Video' Slams Lapid Inaction

In an “answer video” to a campaign video posted last week by Yesh Atid, Moshe Kahlon's Kulanu presents his opinion on Yair Lapid.

Lapid Says 'A Real PM Would Not Gamble on National Security'

Yesh Atid leader goes on warpath against PM Netanyahu for Congress speech, suggests he 'take responsibility and go home.'

Kahlon Attacks Netanyahu, Bennett, Lapid Over Housing Crisis

Kulanu Chairman claims he will fix Israel's cost of living, housing crises in four years, blasts other ministers for not doing so.

Kahlon: Netanyahu, Lapid, and Bennett are to Blame

Kulanu Chairman Moshe Kahlon refuses to name who he'll recommend for prime minister, but criticizes Netanyahu for economic 'catastrophe.'

Litzman Won't Attend Debate 'Because of Lapid'

MK Ya’akov Litzman says United Torah Judaism doesn't want to give Yesh Atid chairman an opportunity to incite against haredim.

Lapid Vows to Make 'Corrupt' JNF a Government Organization

Yesh Atid chairman pledges to take billions of shekel from JNF and funnel it to social causes, housing crisis.

Watch: Arab Students Walk Out As Bennett Promises Tougher Policy

Dozens of Arab students stormed out of an auditorium when Bennett outlined what Ayelet Shaked would do with the Public Security portfolio.

Lapid Chastises Herzog for 'Airing Dirty Laundry' in Public

Lapid attacks both Yitzhak Herzog and Binyamin Netanyahu for putting political considerations ahead of important Iran issue.

Elections battle royale

Leftists Bash Bibi after Biden Boycott on Congress Talk

Labor, Lapid lambast PM for 'speech born in sin' that 'throws Israeli security under elections bus' - though Labor's Peres did the same.

'Advocate for the Poor' Deri Worth NIS 4.8 million

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri is worth NIS 4.8 million ($1.15 million), according to documents he filed disclosing his personal net worth.

Report: 'Working Class Hero' Lapid Worth NIS 10 Million

Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid on Sunday announced his assets – and they are substantial.

Yesh Atid Presents Eerily Similar Knesset List to 2013

Days before the Central Elections Committee deadline, Yair Lapid presents his party's list for the 20th Knesset - all appointed by him.

Lapid: Haredim Would Join Haman's Govt. If Necessary

Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid said that he was convinced haredi politicians would not hesitate to join a government he was in.

Lapid Crusades to Raise the Salaries of IDF Soldiers

Standing outside the Kirya in Tel Aviv, Yair Lapid and fellow Yesh Atid MKs petition for the salaries of IDF soldiers to be raised.

Kahlon Rules Out Running with Lapid

"We are running alone all the way to the finish line," declares Kulanu chairman as he puts an end to rumors that he's running with Lapid.

Lapid: I Could Support Legalizing Marijuana

Surprise turnaround for former finance minister, after Lapid vehemently denied being involved in or promoting drug use in 2013.

Elazar Stern Officially Joins Yesh Atid

In a press conference Sunday, Yair Lapid announced Elazar's move to join Yesh Atid, calling him 'Yesh Atid's 20th Knesset member.'

Lapid: Netanyahu - the Impolite, Shoving Israeli

Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid accuses PM of shoving and pushing to make his way to the front row of the mega rally held in Paris Sunday.

Lapid on Yesh Atid's Crash: 'We Got Arrogant'

In a “mea culpa” moment, Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid told Army Radio that he was at fault for the fall in his party's popularity.

Yesh Atid: Netanyahu is a Weak and Failed Prime Minister

Yesh Atid fires back after Netanyahu blames Yair Lapid for the rise in housing prices.

Netanyahu: I Didn't Promise Bennett Anything

In an interview, PM Netanyahu denies offering Bennett the Defense Ministry, blames Olmert and Lapid for housing crisis.