Yair Lapid

Lapid's Latest 'Edict': Less Housing Aid for Hareidi Families

Two key criteria that enabled hareidi families to receive aid from the government for the purchase of an apartment were eliminated Monday

Critics: Lapid Liquor Law 'To Help Out His Cigar Smoking Pals'

Beginning Monday, prices on some alcoholic beverages in Israel will shoot up – while the cost of others will come down

‘Lapid Taking Food from Children’s Plates’

MKs condemn, ridicule planned cut to child benefits.

Lapid: Israel, PA Should ‘Talk Until the White Smoke Comes Out’

Yair Lapid shares his views on Israel-PA talks, settlements, and his friendship with Naftali Bennett.

Lapid: Bennett is Wrong on Palestinian State

Finance Minister Yair Lapid says he disagrees with Economy Minister Naftali Bennett about the idea of a Palestinian state.

'Lapid Hitler Photo Contributes to Anti-Semitism Worldwide'

JNF issues harsh condemnation after a photo was published on Facebook depicting Israeli Minister of Finance Yair Lapid as Adolf Hitler.

Lapid Wants ‘Rebel’ Likud MK Out

Lapid seeks ouster of Likud ‘rebel’ who took him to task for inexperience.

Lapid Hitler Facebook Image Goes Viral, Stirs Outrage

Facebook image of Finance Minister Yair Lapid wearing Nazi uniform and looking like Hitler goes viral, causing outrage.

Feiglin: I Found the Money – We Spent It on Oslo

Feiglin: We’ve heard how much ‘settlements’ cost, let’s see how much the political left costs.

Knesset Approves First Reading of State Budget

After a heated debate, Knesset approves first reading of budget for 2013-2014 by a majority of 58 to 44.

Ketzaleh: Bennett and Lapid will Unite

Arutz Sheva CEO says he may return to politics, because current leadership lacks vision.

Knesset to Approve 2013-2014 Budget Today

Knesset plenum expected to ratify two-year budget in the first reading, but it will be modified.

Israel, PA Agree to Resume Economic Cooperation

Finance Minister Yair Lapid and PA counterpart agree to resume economic times frozen since November.

Lapid Attempts to Restart Israel-PA Economic Talks

Lapid, PA counterpart may restart Israel-PA economic talks.

Deri: ‘Asher, Chaim and Riki’ Are All Feeling the Pinch

Deri: The ‘everyday Israelis’ Lapid loves to mention are all suffering, thanks to new economic decrees.

Lapid: I'm Committed to 'Two-State Solution'

Finance Minister tells French Foreign Minister his party is committed to the “two-state solution” to end the Israeli-Arab conflict.

Lapid Skips Vote on VAT for Vacation in Paris

Finance Minister skips a vote on the rise in the VAT, raising the ire of the opposition.

Labor Calls to MKs: Don’t Vote for ‘Coward’s Tax’

Labor head slams Lapid’s plan to raise the VAT as “coward’s tax,” proposes an alternative.

Lapid to Hareidi Men: We Need You

Lapid tells hareidi men, ‘If Iran gets a nuclear bomb, it’s happening to you, too.’

MK Slams Lapid ‘Panic Attack’ on Economy

Labor MK slams Lapid as he drops planned meetings in favor of hareidi enlistment debate. ‘No celebrity discount.’

Bennett: 'Lots of Love' Needed in Dealing With Hareidim

Bayit Yehudi leader Naftali Bennett urged members of the government and MKs to project calm over issue of hareidi integration

Lapid: Equal Army Service or this Gov't is History

Finance Minister Yair Lapid flexes political muscle, calls on coalition partners to “stop playing this game.”

Poll: 66% Say Lapid Shouldn't be Prime Minister

According to a new poll released Tuesday, two thirds of Israelis do not believe that Yair Lapid has what it takes to lead the country

Lapid Publishes Budget Q-and-A

Finance Minister reveals how budget changes will affect students, the middle class, the poor, and more.

Lapid: I Won't Fall for Left's Negotiating Mistakes

Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid emphasized that he was much more of a "hawk" on the PA peace process than many on the left believe him to be.

Minister Lapid: No Building Freeze in Judea, Samaria

In NYT interview, Finance Minister says he supports “natural expansion” of settlements.

Israelis Protest Against Budget, Netanyahu's Expenses

Israelis protested against the state budget as well as against the increase in the budget of the Prime Minister’s residence.

Lapid Told: Don't Raise VAT on Sabbath

MK Nisan Slomiansky asks Finance Minister to change plan to update VAT Friday at midnight.

Lapid: The Public is 'Lucky' to Have Me

Finance Minister Yair Lapid called Shas leader Aryeh Deri “a liar” in an interview Thursday.

Piron on Deri: A Simple Conversation Turned into a Storm

Education Minister stresses that the cut in funding of Shas's schools will happen when his public hareidi schools are established.

Shas Claims Victory; Lapid: Not So Fast

Finance Minister says hareidi leader Deri's press statements are "a clear lie."

MK Kalfa: Budget Cuts Won't Cut Too Deep

MK Zvulun Kalfa, a member of the Knesset Finance Committee, reassured Israelis that despite the proposed budget, things wouldn't be too bad.

Budget of Shas Schools Will Not be Cut

Deri, Piron and Lapid agree to postpone the planned cuts in Shas's network of schools.

Talks on Defense Cuts End, No Agreement Yet

Israel's security cabinet ends marathon talks on cuts in defense spending. Final decision expected Monday morning.

Lapid wants to Slash Defense Budget

Security cabinet meets to discuss proposed cuts in defense spending of over a billion dollars

‘Why Does Israel Want Me to Divorce?’

Businesswoman asks why couples in business together are punished for being married.

Protesters: Lapid ‘Twisting the Knife’ with New Taxes

Protesters disappointed with Lapid, ‘What about his proposals from before the elections?’

Israelis March against Austerity Budget

2,000 people gathered in central Tel Aviv, their ire focused on finance minister Yair Lapid.

Lapid: In Six Months It Will be Better

Finance Minister Yair Lapid assures angry Israelis that he is following through on his promises and that the budget cuts are the right move.

Lapid Against ‘Social Protests’

Finance Minister explains why he no longer supports ‘cost of living’ rallies. Social protests previously brought him to power.

Protesters Outside Lapid's Home Tell Him to Resign

About 100 people demonstrated outside the home of Finance Minister Lapid against the planned budget cuts, calling on him to resign.

Activists: Back to the Street for More 'Cottage Cheese Protests'

The summer of 2013 is likely to be a “hot” one as protest groups active during the “cottage cheese protests” may take to the streets again

Bennett: 100% Behind Lapid, No Matter What

Economics Minister Naftali Bennett on Thursday expressed full support for Finance Minister Yair Lapid

Lapid: I Won't Give Away Money I Don't Have

Finance Minister Yair Lapid attempts to justify the budget cuts. "The rich are getting hit too."

Lapid Raises Cigarette Prices

Hours after introducing budget cuts and tax increases, Finance Minister Yair Lapid signs an order calling to raise the prices of cigarettes.

Lapid: We Knew This Would be Hard

Finance Minister says budget cuts are hard, inevitable.

Deficit Spending Target Approved, After S&P Rating Cut

The government voted to approve an increase in the state budget's deficit target, at a compromise level of 4.65%

Hareidi Paper Compares Lapid’s Speech to Hitler’s

Hareidi journalist argues that anti-hareidi incitement is comparable pre-World War anti-Semitism.

Lapid Agrees to Raise Deficit to 4.65%

Finance Minister Yair Lapid agrees to increase the deficit target to 4.65% for 2013, after originally planning to increase it to 4.9%.

S&P Downgrades Israel's Local Currency Rating

S&P lowers Israel’s long- and short-term local currency sovereign credit ratings to 'A+/A-1'. Lapid unfazed.

Lapid Seeks Unprecedented Deficit

Lapid wants to increase deficit goal to 50 billion. Sources close to PM say he’s working alone.

Lieberman: Referendum a Bad Idea

Yisrael Beyteinu chairman Avigdor Lieberman said that he opposed holding a referendum on withdrawal from Judea and Samaria

Edelstein: Lapid Showing Contempt for the Knesset

Knesset Speaker criticizes Finance Minister for saying he would not make any major speeches in the Knesset.

Gafni to Hareidi MKs: Don’t Play Into Lapid’s Hands

Hareidi MKs decide to drop personal spats with Lapid, ‘It’s what he wants.’

Lapid Promises to Fight for the Working Man

Finance Minister Yair Lapid says that he intends to fight for the working man who "just pays the bills".

Stanley Fischer Backs Lapid on Deficit Goal

Bank of Israel head comes to agreement with Lapid, backs 3% deficit target.

Hareidi MK: Lapid’s Hate an Attempt to Distract Voters

Yair Lapid’s anti-hareidi invective an attempt to stem criticism of his budget cuts, hareidi MK says.

Yishai: Lapid is Right – We Took the Money

Shas head’s sarcastic comeback to Lapid, ‘I confess – we took the money.’

Airlines Agree to End Strike

Israeli airlines, Finance Ministry reach a deal; Israel will pay for airlines’ security costs.

Lapid: Israel 'Sick of Taking Orders' from Hareidi MKs

Lapid tells hareidi Jews he does not hate them, ‘the state is just sick of taking your orders,’ in stormy Knesset session.