Yair Lapid

Lapid:

'Israel ready for any development on Gaza border'

The prime minister vowed to strike any terrorist group that threatened the wellbeing of Israeli civilians.

PM Lapid invites Australian counterpart to visit Israel

Israel's PM Lapid thanks Australian counterpart for his country's commitment to fighting antisemitism and BDS.

Lapid mocks Netanyahu:

'He learned how to fill up his gas tank'

Medical interns disrupt PM's speech at Yesh Atid conference in Tel Aviv: Lapid: Don't interrupt them, don't throw them out.

Embarrassment:

Lapid initiates security discussion, but is unable to connect

PM asked for special security assessment, but was unable to participate in most of it and it was managed by the Minister of Defense.

Yair Lapid to be on vacation on Tisha B'Av

Prime Minister will be vacationing with his family in northern Israel from Thursday to Sunday, which is the fast of Tisha B'Av.

Lapid holds security meeting after Islamic Jihad leader captured

Some routes reopened near Gaza, but security forces remain on high alert for possible Islamic Jihad retaliation.

Historic agreement:

Romanian Holocaust survivors to be eligible for pensions

PM Lapid, Social Equality Min. Merav Cohen reach agreement with Romanian government on Romanian Holocaust survivors living in Israel.

PM Lapid to UN Sec-Gen:

'Disband UN Commission of Inquiry on Israel'

"Slurs about a 'Jewish lobby' are reminiscent of the darkest days of our history," says Israeli PM.

Payments to terrorists to be deducted from PA tax revenue

PA gave 660m shekels to terrorists & their families over past year. Govt to deduct amount from revenues transferred to PA.

Lapid: Nothing was done about cost of living for 15 years

PM calls violence against women a "stain on our country" during weekly Cabinet meeting.

Op-ed:

The way is being paved for the Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine

Israel, Jordan and the PLO/PA seem to be moving along on the Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine plans. Can it be? Op-ed.

In wake of crisis:

Israeli Delegation to Leave for Moscow this Evening

PM Lapid hopes delegation will be able to resolve the crisis over Russia's efforts to close the Jewish Agency.

PM Lapid visits palace of Jordanian king

PM Lapid and Jordanian King Abdullah II hold 'warm and lengthy' meeting, eat lunch together, and discuss how to improve relations.

Lapid speaks to European Council President

Lapid and European Council President Charles Michel discuss Iran. PM reiterates Israel's opposition to returning to the nuclear deal.

Netanyahu:

'Lapid, Gantz endanger national security with Russia policy'

Former PM strongly criticizes handling of the Russian crisis by PM Lapid and Defense Minister Gantz.

Lapid to British PM:

'Credible military threat necessary against Iran'

Israeli, British prime ministers speak, exchange views on global challenges.

Lapid answers Russia:

'Russian Jewish community at heart of Israel-Russian relations'

PM responds to Russian attempts to disassociate 'legal question' of Jewish Agency from relations with Israel.

Drama at the Western Wall:

Prime Minister's Office: No dividers in egalitarian plaza

PM Lapid's 'sole interest is to harm what is holy to Israel,' haredi party leader says.

Lapid presents plan to moderate bread price increases

PM, Economy Minister Orna Barbivay reach agreement on plan to limit how much prices of bread will rise.

Yair Lapid's obsessive hatred of Mizrachim

Israeli media made Lapid into Teflon despite his racist remarks about Mizrachim, leading him on to further fiascos. Putin is one. Op-ed.

Iran vows revenge

Iran has always threatened, but now it has the capability to make good on those threats. Op-ed.

Bennett refuses Lapid's offer of prominent office

Sources close to Bennett say he decided to remove himself from the public and media radar.

Lapid holds secret discussion on Russia and Jewish Agency

PM directs Foreign Ministry to "put together a package of tools against the Russian decision" to suspend Jewish Agency's activities.

Likud MK Amsalem:

Lapid is an 'uneducated boor, unfit to be PM'

Likud MK claims that instead of serving his country in the IDF, Lapid "drank beer & hung out with girls."

Like Bennett, Lapid is spending little time in Jerusalem

During first month as PM, Lapid has spent just a few nights at PM's official residence.

Lapid: Gas prices to drop next week

PM says govt. to act to lower cost of living during weekly Cabinet meeting.

Lapid:

'Closing Jewish Agency would harm Russia-Israel relations'

PM convenes emergency meeting on Russian govt. actions to liquidate the Jewish Agency.

Lapid holds emergency meeting on moves against Jewish Agency

Israeli delegation to be sent next week after Russian Justice Ministry seeks to dissolve Jewish Agency.

Lapid:

'The choice is between the future and the past'

Prime Minister to members of his Yesh Atid party: These elections could be an opportunity for us to get out of this complicated situation.

Russian Amb: Lapid creating problems in Russia-Israel relations

Russia unhappy with harsh criticisms of its invasion of Ukraine Lapid made as Foreign Minister,

Watch: Lapid flies over Karish natural gas platform

PM: Israel's natural gas reserves have the potential to contribute toward a solution for the global energy crisis.

Gesture to Biden? Lapid to bolster PA economy

Lapid has made moves that Israel has avoided for over a decade - mainly, re-opening cooperation with the PA.

Dutch PM congratulates Lapid on taking office

PM Lapid invites Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to visit Israel.

Lapid: People don't realize how much they owe Shabak their lives

Prime Minister addresses senior Shabak leaders after organization thwarts 170 major terror attacks in first half of 2022;

EU-Israel Association Council to be renewed after 10 years

EU foreign ministers agree to renew joint council meant to foster high level cooperation between Europe and Israel.

Danny Danon to INN:

'Lapid seeks meeting with Abbas, he has no mandate to do so'

Chairman of World Likud claims Lapid is making gestures to the PA in order to be photographed with Abbas before the election.

Lapid pushes to freeze massive impending price hike on bread

With price of bread set to soar 20%, Prime Minister orders Treasury Ministry to draft plan to prevent price hike.

After Biden visit, Lapid hangs Jerusalem Declaration in Cabinet

Israeli Prime Minister displays joint declaration signed with President Joe Biden in Cabinet room.

Lapid: We will respond forcefully to every rocket and balloon

PM says govt. policy on retaliation has not changed following firing of 4 rockets from Gaza.

Report:

Sa'ar nearly became Deputy Foreign Minister

Lapid sought to appoint Sa'ar as Deputy Foreign Minister, but the talks fell through due to Sa'ar's alliance with Gantz.

Aryeh Deri:

'Gantz as PM? That's not even on the table'

Shas chairman downplays Gafni's comments on Lapid: He does not represent all the haredim, only one part of United Torah Judaism.

Biden calls Bennett 'brave,' says he loves Netanyahu

US President greets Israeli leaders upon arrival, says Bennett did an "amazing thing."

PM Lapid: Biden's visit is historic

Prime Minister welcomes US President Joe Biden to Israel.

Israel and US to partner in advanced technology

'Joint announcement puts Israel at forefront of global innovation, solidifies its status as a leading technological power,' PM Lapid says.

Arab report:

Lapid seeks exchange deal with Hamas before the election

Egyptian sources say "serious" talks were recently held between Israel and Hamas through Egyptian mediators to promote an exchange deal.

Did Bennett boycott Cabinet meeting out of anger at Lapid?

Alternate prime minister reportedly angered by behavior of new prime minister.

Ahead of Biden visit:

Construction for Jews shelved, construction for Arabs advanced

PMO stops Jerusalem District Planning and Construction Committee from approving housing units for Jews in Jerusalem due to Biden visit.

ZOA urges Lapid & Herzog:

'Cancel giving undeserving Pres. Biden major Israeli award'

Zionist Organization of America urges Prime Minister and President to cancel giving Biden Presidential Medal of Honor during his visit.

Al-Sisi's office:

'Lapid and Al-Sisi discussed resumption of peace process'

Egyptian President's spokesman after conversation with Lapid: The two agreed to arrange meetings in order to revitalize peace negotiations.

Prime Minister Lapid speaks with Turkish President Erdogan

Turkey's president congratulates Lapid on becoming premiership, while Israeli premier thanks Erdogan for cooperation in foiling terror plots

Lapid: We need an alternative to occupying Gaza

'We will rise up and kill anyone who seeks to kill us, but we need an alternative to occupying Gaza or facing endless rounds of fighting.'

Danon: Lapid has no mandate to give up Jerusalem to Biden

Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN says Biden Admin. knows current Israeli govt. is weak and will extract concessions on Jerusalem.

Lapid: This will be a historic week

PM addresses upcoming visit by US President Joe Biden on Wednesday.

Jordan's King Abdullah holds phone call with PM Lapid

PM Lapid, King Abdullah II, speak about regional issues, wish each other congratulations.

UAE President congratulates PM Lapid on taking office

Prime Minister Yair Lapid speaks with the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

US Secretary of State speaks with Lapid

The Secretary reaffirmed the US's unwavering commitment to its partnership with Israel, Israel’s security, and countering shared threats.

Lapid: I told Macron the Iranians don't want a deal

PM tells INN: Govt. to build in settlements only with natural growth, no new settlements.

Macron tells Lapid to resume talks with PA

PM Lapid meets French President, tells him world must unite to stop Iranian terrorism, nuclear threat.

Watch: Rare footage of Lapid getting KO'd in boxing match

The man who has reached the pinacle of Israeli politics started out as a movie star, and made a number of memorable stops along the way.

Watch:

PM Lapid Welcomed at Charles DeGaulle Airport

Lapid was welcomed at Charles DeGaulle Airport by Israeli Ambassador to France, Israeli Ambassador to the OECD and a French honor guard