Yair Lapid

Naftali Bennett to step down as Alternate Prime Minister

Alternate PM informs Prime Minister Yair Lapid of his intention to resign from his position in the coming days.

Merav Michaeli blames Lapid:

'He eliminated Meretz'

Labor leader reacts to election results by blaming Yesh Atid, says she does not regret not uniting with Meretz.

Two days after election:

Lapid calls Netanyahu to congratulate him on his victory

Lapid informs Netanyahu that he had instructed all branches of his office to prepare an orderly transfer of power.

After election defeat:

Lapid won't represent Israel at UN climate conference

With partial results of vote count showing Netanyahu poised to replace Lapid as prime minister, PM Lapid decides not to attend UN conference

With Right poised to win, Lapid under fire from left-wing allies

'Lapid behaved liked a cannabilistic pig, failing to lead the Left,' claims senior left-wing party official.

Lapid:

'We will wait patiently until the last vote is counted'

PM Lapid: We will wait patiently, even if we don't have patience, until the final figures arrive. Yesh Atid has recorded a rare achievement.

Weak leaders imperil both Israel and the United States

Israelis and Americans have current leaders who do not assure their security and safety. Time to change that. Op-ed.

Shocking report:

Lapid advisor-oil exec. brother pressured maritime border deal

Hillel Koverinsky, who holds no official government position attempted to convince members of the government to vote for the agreement.

After maritime border deal, Lapid visits offshore gas platform

Days after inking controversial maritime border deal with Lebanon, Prime Minister Lapid conducts security tour of Israel's Karish gas field.

Facts not generally known to the Israeli public...

On the eve of  elections For Israel's 25th Knesset Parliament: it is worthwhile noting what the PA has been doing the past year.unopposed.

Lapid:

'We are in a momentum and everyone sees it'

PM at Yesh Atid election headquarters: We need to get one more seat and we won.

Biden promises:

US committed to full implementation of Israel-Lebanon agreement

US and Israel formulate final version of American letter of guarantee intended to qualify maritime agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

Lapid orders security forces reinforced around Hebron

'Terror will not defeat us, we will act with a strong hand against the terrorists and those who sent them,' PM Yair Lapid promises.

How can a caring Israeli Jew not vote at all on November 1?

For centuries Jews were denied the right to vote. In Israel today the power to decide Jewish fate lies primarily in Jewish hands.Vote!Op-ed.

Gantz:

'Lapid understands security? He understands what I tell him'

Defense Minister makes surprising statement about Prime Minister's understanding of security issues.

Watch: PM Lapid, US mediator Amos Hochstein discuss Lebanon deal

Statements by Prime Minister Yair Lapid and American mediator Amos Hochstein, at the start of their meeting.

Lapid on the maritime deal: 'The State of Israel won today'

PM Lapid praises maritime agreement with Lebanon: 'It's not every day that an enemy country recognizes the State of Israel.'

Less than a week before elections, does Lapid stand a chance?

Days before polling stations open up nationwide, Lapid needs all left-wing parties to pass the threshold for a chance against Netanyahu.

Lapid doesn't commit to not rely on Joint Arab List

PM says Hadash-Ta'al won't be part of govt. after its member voices support for Lions Den terror group, does not rule out outside support.

Can the Arab vote save Lapid?

i24NEWS dissects the issues facing Israeli Arabs as Lapid tries to sway the vote and 'steal' the elections.

Deri: Lapid wants to recognize the Reform Jews

Shas chairman wonders how haredim are planning not to vote in order to prevent Lapid from remaining as Prime Minister.

Coordinator for Captives and Missing Persons steps down

Yaron Blum to step down on October 31 after 5 years of being in charge of efforts to return Israel's missing.

Netanyahu to haredim: 'If you don't vote, Lapid will win'

'The Torah world is in danger, the media is trying to lull everyone to sleep,' former PM Netanyahu warns.

Lapid: 'Those who try to attack us will suffer the consequences'

PM Lapid responds to attack on terror infrastructure, says Israel 'won't permit existence of terrorist organizations.'

Lapid to Dutch PM:

'Our shared values are being tested today'

Lapid meets Prime Minister of The Netherlands Mark Rutte: An important visit of an important friend.

Netanyahu: Lapid to blame for economic, security problems

Former PM at INN-Besheva conference: Lapid said he didn't understand anything about economics and he proved it.

Lapid congratulates Italy’s new Prime Minister

Giorgia Meloni officially formed Italy’s new ruling coalition on Friday.

Yair Lapid’s “fight vs flight” dilemma

Contradictory revelations on the IDF service of alternate PM Lapid give the feeling that he has been less than honest with the public.Op-ed.

Netanyahu's office:

'We're considering a pre-election debate, but chances are low'

Lapid says he would be ready for a debate with the opposition leader. Netanyahu's office says the idea is being considered.

Yair Lapid, Authoritarian and Unafraid

If Lapid forms the next government, the basis of Israel’s democracy and the basic freedoms of its citizens, will be imperiled. Op-ed.

PM Lapid speaks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister

Lapid affirms Israel's support for Ukraine, expresses concern over Russian use of Iranian drone aircraft.

Lapid honors guards who killed terrorist in Maaleh Adumim

'You neutralized someone who had already committed murder, you saved lives,' Lapid says during meeting with guards who eliminated terrorist.

Lapid: We won't allow Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount

PM makes appeal to Israeli Arab sector to vote for Yesh Atid in the upcoming elections.

Lapid to Gantz: One of the 2 largest parties should form a gov't

'One of the two largest parties needs to form the government,' PM Lapid says. Defense Min. Gantz shoots back: 'Lapid has no government.'

Israel blasts Australian about-face on Jerusalem recognition

'We hope Australia will be more serious on other matters.' PM Lapid slams 'rushed' decision by Australia to walk back Jerusalem recognition.

Amid terror wave:

Lapid holds special security discussion

Lapid, Bennett, Gantz and other senior officials discuss ways to prevent further escalation in Judea and Samaria.

Yesh Atid blasts Netanyahu:

'An opposition leader who only cares about himself'

Yesh Atid and Likud trade barbs after Netanyahu refuses to attend briefing on Lebanon maritime border agreement.

10 reasons the faulty Israel-Lebanon gas deal smells foul

The best Israel can do now is hope that the accord turns out as Lapid insists. Don't count on it. Op-ed.

Biden congratulates PM Lapid's son on wedding

US Pres. Biden calls Yoav Lapid, invites him and his new wife to tour White House.

Poll:

Israelis back Lebanon deal, even during election period

Channel 12 News poll find most Israelis support signing maritime border agreement, though most believe Lapid's motive was political.

Lapid's Two State Solution

What he should have done was quote an expert historian to prove Jewish indigenous rights to Israel, but he may not believe in them. Op-ed.

Lapid: Our forces won't rest until they catch the terrorists

PM holds security assessment following wave of violence in Jerusalem and Samaria.

Haredi MK on Lebanon deal:

'This government has no help from Heaven, I don't trust Lapid'

'I don't trust PM Lapid's carelessness and the current government,' MK Moshe Gafni says when asked about maritime deal with Lebanon.

Shas chief: Lapid has turned secularism into a religion

Aryeh Deri speaks up on difference between former PM Netanyahu and PM Lapid's attitudes towards religion and the status quo.

Elections Committee denies petition against Channel 14

Prime Minister Lapid's Yesh Atid party submitted the petition against the right-leaning channel & will be charged 20,000 NIS in court fees.

Lapid: Deal great achievement for Israel, economy, and security

PM Lapid gives press briefing on maritime borders agreement with Lebanon.

Attorney General:

'Appropriate to bring Lebanon agreement for Knesset approval'

Gali Baharav-Miara recommends that Lapid bring maritime border agreement to Knesset for approval, but does not obligate him to do so.

Biden congratulates Lapid: 'You're making history'

US President speaks with Israeli Pm after final agreement reached on maritime border between Israel and Lebanon.

Netanyahu on maritime agreement: Lapid surrenders to Hezbollah

Opposition leader says deal reached by PM Lapid with Lebanon proves he is not fit to be prime minister or face the threat of Iran.

Report: Lapid ignored AG recommendation for Lebanon deal

PM Lapid rejects AG Baharav-Miara's recommendation to bring Lebanon deal for Knesset vote, MK Ben-Gvir promises to appeal to Supreme Court.

Yair Lapid’s holiday bloopers

Just as worrisome as his ignorance of basic Judaism is the fact that he can't even fake it. What awaits us for Sukkot, I wonder. Op-ed.

Lapid: 'Terror will not defeat us, we are strong'

PM Lapid responds to shooting attack promising, 'Terror will not defeat us, we are strong even on this difficult evening.'

Ben-Gvir:

'Lapid is inciting US diplomats against me'

The leader of Otzma Yehudit claims PM Yair Lapid is targeting him in meetings with foreign officials.

Podcast:

Lapid’s inflated confidence without competence

Why we need Netanyahu.

Political analyst:

Lapid's political camp attempts to silence rght-wing media

Political analyst Amit Segal slams Yesh Atid petition against Channel 14, points to history of attempts to silence right-wing media outlets.

Israel’s devastating capitulation to Hezbollah

Lapid and Gantz are bragging about signing a protection deal with the Iranian terror proxy. Op-ed,

Israel, EU renew diplomatic-strategic dialogue after a decade

EU-Israel Association Council meets for first time in 10 years, in move PM says "corrects a historic mistake.'

Netanyahu:

'Why the warnings about Ben Gvir but not Tibi and Odeh?'

Opposition leader calls maritime deal illegal, a 'shameful surrender' to Hezbollah which will lead to war.

Lapid slams Religious Zionist MK: 'More dangerous than Arab MK'

'There's a danger Itamar Ben-Gvir will convince young Jews of the righteousness of his path,' Lapid tells haredi site.

MK Gafni:

'Lapid is very dangerous for the country'

United Torah Judaism MK says in interview that Prime Minister Lapid is "very dangerous for Israel".