Yair Lapid

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.

Lapid Admits He Was 'Power Drunk' as Finance Minister

Lapid says ministerial post was a 'trap' and admits to 'mistakes,' promises to block Netanyahu from being prime minister.

Jewish Home, Yesh Atid Snipe Over Housing Sales

Housing Minister Uri Ariel said that some 50,000 housing units came on the market in 2014 - an all-time record.

Yair Lapid: a Liar, a Hypocrite, or Simply Irresponsible?

Meretz Chairwoman Zehava Gal-On goes on the warpath against Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid, accusing him of lying and irresponsibility.

Peace Now: Gov't Gave More Money to 'Settlements' in 2014

Far-left group claims Interior Ministry granted 3.5 times more money to Judea-Samaria in 2014. But could frozen funds be the cause?

Labor, Yesh Atid Agree to 'Play Nice' This Election

Pact not to mudsling each other leaked on Tel Aviv radio program, after Labor MK takes back remark over Yair Lapid.

Lapid: I Would Return to Finance Ministry

Lapid vows to return housing crisis laws to the agenda if he sits in the next government, says he could work with hareidi parties.

Lapid Slams Other Parties Over 'Corruption'

"We’ve had it with those who are corrupt and we are fed up with them stealing our country," says Yesh Atid chairman at party gathering.

Lapid: Even Menachem Begin Wouldn't Make it in Primaries

In an interview with Army Radio Thursday morning, Lapid slammed the Likud's primary process calling it 'corrupt.'

Lapid: We Fought Corruption 'Every Day' in 19th Knesset

Lapid boasts Yesh Atid is the only party not subject to some scandal in Israeli history, claims 'settlers, hareidim' given precedence.

Poll: 61% of Voters Haven't Made Up Their Minds

Whatever polls appear in the coming days, there is one statistic to keep in mind: Most voters haven't decided anything yet.

Lapid: We Won't Split Jerusalem

Yesh Atid chairman vows his party would never split Jerusalem, and also launches a tirade against PM Netanyahu and his lack of diplomacy.

Lapid: Yesh Atid is Running Alone for 20th Knesset

Lapid discusses upcoming elections, Yesh Atid's accomplishments, and responds to personal criticism from Netanyahu in Ch. 2 interview.

Apartment Sales Up Despite Zero-VAT Plan

Statistics that the public had already several months ago given up on the possibility of getting an apartment at an 18% discount.

Lapid Slams Netanyahu: What Decade Are You Stuck In?

Lapid dismisses PM's warning about 'reaching Kotel in APCs,' claims Netanyahu runs his campaign on fear-mongering.

Danon: Israel Paying the Price for Lapid

Following the publication of Latet's Alternative Poverty Report, Yesh Atid, Likud and Shimon Peres quickly strike up blame game.

No Religious Council in Beit El - Who's to Blame?

Beit El residents threaten to file petition in High Court for Justice over oversight; ministers play blame game, point to Finance Ministry.

Lapid Demands Attorney General Freeze Judea-Samaria Funds

Lapid calls funds to Jewish communities 'election bribes' in visit to Gaza Belt, demands political deal to disarm Hamas in Gaza.

Poll Finds Israelis Blame Netanyahu for Financial Woes

Poll gives Lapid good news, indicating he is held less to blame for weakening finances, as average poll results of last week released.

Lapid Talks 'Middle-Class', Walks “2-State Solution”

Lapid: Israel Owes Its Citizens an Apology

Lapid claims 'the government hasn't been working for' the people over the past 20 years, claims Netanyahu 'pulled plug' on crucial programs.

Slomiansky: Lapid Was 'A Nightmare to Work With'

For two years, MK Nissan Slomiansky worked 'under the thumb' of ex-Finance Minister Yair Lapid, calling it a 'nightmare'.

Lapid 'Scores' Campaign's First Broken Promise

Arad, after much discussion with the former Finance Minister, was to get a new ice cream factory. The plan is now off the table.

Approaching a Deal? Lapid and Kahlon Meet

After various reports and denials of a center consolidation, Lapid and Kahlon met Monday evening, presumably to discuss.

Lapid: Netanyahu Only Interested in Staying in Power

Lack of success for Yesh Atid because the party 'stood out too much,' 'deliberately took difficult issues,' Lapid says.

Lapid Continues to Stress Center Position

In a speech, Lapid says Livni wanted to join left-wing bloc, but the election will be between right and center.

Lapid Says 'No Room for 4 Million Palestinians in Israel'

Lapid presents Yesh Atid as the paragon of the political Center, amid polls which show a loss of at least 10 seats in the next Knesset.

Where directions merge

Lapid Claims Elections Are 'Between Right and Center'

The political map according to Lapid: Labor is left, Likud is 'extreme right,' and he is 'true change.'