Yair Lapid

Poll: Coalition bloc wins more seats than Bennett bloc

Bennett and Lapid's party is strengthening slightly but is far from being able to form a government and will have to rely on all Arab MKs to do so.

Miki Zohar blames Bennett, Lapid for October 7

Minister Miki Zohar caused a stir when he claimed that Hamas' on October 7 was planned during the previous government led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid.

The fallacy of ‘unity’

Contention isn’t a bug in Israel. It’s the operating system. The same has been true of Jews since time immemorial. Opinion.

Report

Bennett called Lapid 'toxic' days before merger

Former PM Bennett reportedly warned that a joint run with Opposition Leader Lapid would alienate right-wing voters before announcing their joint run.

MK Elazar Stern breaks with Lapid, will run with Eisenkot

Knesset member Elazar Stern of Yesh Atid announced that he intends to run in the upcoming elections together with Gadi Eisenkot.

1st election polls:

How successful was the Lapid-Bennett merger?

First polls since Bennett and Lapid joined forces show a tight race with Likud, as potential alliances and mergers could reshape the political map.

“Serious deception"

Threat of lawsuit against Bennett and Lapid

The B'yachad Natzliach party sent a warning letter to the Bennett 2026 and Yesh Atid parties, demanding that they stop using the name “B'yachad" [Together] for a joint list.

Sofer on Bennet-Lapid deal: 'They're tricking us'

Minister Ofir Sofer describes the union of Bennett and Lapid as 'an excellent strategic move for the right.'

Leftist alliance:

Bennett and Lapid unite their parties ahead of upcoming elections

According to the announcement, the move is intended to unite the two blocs, end internal disputes, and focus on winning the upcoming elections. Bennett calls on Eisenkot: 'Gadi, our door is open to you as well.'

Report

Opposition's bold deal: Make Gantz President, exit politics

Opposition leaders including Lapid, Liberman, Eisenkot and Bennett are reportedly planning to offer Benny Gantz the presidency in exchange for him leaving politics.

Sa'ar blasts Lapid: Ignorance and folly

After Lapid refers to Italy's suspension of security cooperation with Israel as “an embarrassing failure", Sa'ar fires back: "He is quick to lecture Israel from the sidelines."

Lapid on ceasefire:

'Netanyahu cheated Israel and its partners'

Opposition leaders lash out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling the Iran ceasefire a failure and accusing him of mismanagement and deception.

Poll

Ben Gvir strengthens, Lapid weakens

The survey shows that even unions in the left-wing bloc will not allow a coalition to be formed without relying on the votes of the Arab parties.

'You chose to sit in the stands'

Benny Gantz blasts Yair Lapid

Following an op-ed by Lapid in Haaretz claiming that Gantz saved Netanyahu, the head of the National Unity party hits back: "You chose political considerations while all our children were being drafted."

Lapid denies any deal with Shas

Opposition leader firmly denies that his party had a deal with Shas regarding the rabbinical elections in Kiryat Ono. ‘I did not speak with Deri about the issue.'

Lapid:

Criticism of Israel often masks 'very ancient' antisemitism

Speaking to CNN, opposition leader says some criticism of Israel is legitimate but warns antisemitism and a “weird coalition of the far right and the far left" are fueling attacks on the US-Israel alliance.

Lapid files complaint over threats to Netanyahu

Police arrest yeshiva student who sent MK Yair Lapid offer to harm Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin.

Bennett attacked after calling for unity government

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett calls for unity government, drawing attacks from other opposition leaders.

Former Justice Minister: This is why the opposition is failing

Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon explains why Knesset's opposition is not managing to recover, pointing accusatory finger at its leader, MK Yair Lapid.

Due to domestic politics

Israel-India ties under threat

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid threatens to abstain from a plenary special session in honor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi if Supreme Court President is not invited.

Gantz urges global action to dismantle Iran’s regime

At Conference of Presidents event, MK Benny Gantz calls for united global action to dismantle the Iranian regime, emphasizing the need for military, economic, and diplomatic measures to secure peace in the Middle East.

Victory for Bennett

Likud ordered to take down edited photo with Lapid

The Election Committee has announced that Likud must immediately remove an edited photo of Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid alongside the leaders of the Arab parties.

Ministers to vote on Lapid's bill to declare Qatar an enemy state

The bill by opposition leader Yair Lapid to recognize Qatar as an enemy state will be brought to a vote in the Ministerial Committee for Legislation on Sunday.

Lapid demands probe, claims Netanyahu forged documents

Yair Lapid that Netanyahu forged a security document from a discussion held several days before the October 7th massacre, and demanded that an investigation be opened.

Battle of tweets between Netanyahu and Lapid

Netanyahu accused Lapid and Gantz of holding meetings with Qatari figures and deleted the tweet. Lapid responded with a screenshot, and the dispute between the sides quickly escalated.

Lapid denies secret meeting with Qatari officials

Lapid denied meeting alone with senior Qataris and said the meeting took place with the hostages' families present - but later confirmed a private conference beforehand.

Liberman sets conditions for the next government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman appeals to Eisenkot, Bennett, Golan, and Lapid, demanding they commit to a comprehensive and equal Draft Law as part of the next government’s basic guidelines.

Amit Segal: Eisenkot turned the tables

Channel 12 analyst Amit Segal explains why former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid are not rushing to run with Gadi Eisenkot.

Eisenkot’s proposal to Bennett and Lapid: A political shake-up

Gadi Eisenkot has proposed to Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid that they run on a joint list, with the candidate for prime minister to be chosen shortly before the elections based on polling data.

Haredi MK:

'All salaries are transferred before official approval'

MK Yakov Margi slams MK Yair Lapid, accuses opposition of hypocrisy.

Lapid: 'Who did you call left-wing?'

MK Yair Lapid says his party was wrongly branded as left-wing by its opponents and lays out a list of the party's right-wing positions.

Yesh Atid to Supreme Court

'Transfer of billions to haredi institutions is illegal'

Opposition leader Lapid and members of his party are seeking an interim injunction against the Finance Committee’s decision to transfer more than one billion shekels to institutions that do not teach core curriculum subjects.

Punching left

Lapid: 'Yair Golan has no interest in ideology'

After Democrats Chairman Yair Golan called for unity on the opposition, the Opposition Leader stressed, 'We are totally different things that can't be connected.'

Lapid sparks uproar:

'Strip voting rights from draft dodgers - but not Arabs'

Yair Lapid explains that the bill his party will advance will focus on revoking voting rights from those who received a draft order but failed to report, and will not apply to the Arab public.

Yair Lapid’s new recruit: Maj. Gen. (res.) Noam Tibon

Maj. Gen. (res.) Noam Tibon, former commander of the Northern Corps, joins the Yesh Atid party.

Lapid:

'We’ll pass a law - no draft, no vote'

Yesh Atid chairman launches fierce attack on coalition’s Draft Law proposal: “It’s deception and fraud. This government isn’t interested in drafting haredim - only in collecting funds.”

Opposition leaders:

We expect Benny Gantz, Naftali Bennett, to join us

At a meeting comprised of opposition party leaders, plans are made to create permanent forum, plan for next government.

Lapid and Bennett vie to absorb Eisenkot's party

Despite not receiving prior notice of Gadi Eisenkot's intention to register a party, both Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett are interested in joining with him.

Liberman offers Lapid to form 'new government'

MK Avigdor Liberman calls on opposition leader MK Yair Lapid, opposition leaders, to agree on basis for future government, alleging current government caused October 7 massacre.

Yair Lapid slams October 7th probe: 'It aims to help Netanyahu'

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid told State Comptroller's Office personnel that he would cooperate with October 7th probe 'because he is better than the government.'

Netanyahu reassures partners he will not trade them for Gantz

The Prime Minister's Office sent a message to his fellow members of the coalition that he would not accept the offer from Benny Gantz to join the government as a way to add votes for an end to the war.

Lapid proposes response to Palestinian state recognition

Opposition leader Yair Lapid blasted the government ahead of talks on expected recognition of a Palestinian state, calling it Israel’s worst diplomatic failure and urging a new approach.

Lapid to Trump:

Supporting Israel means supporting a deal to bring hostages home

Mass protests weren't political? MK Yair Lapid responds to recent protests, calls on US President Donald Trump and 'friends across the world' to support an 'end to the war.'

Lapid pressures Smotrich:

Join me to dissolve Knesset over Gaza policy

Opposition leader urges finance minister to sign a “change of circumstances” letter, paving the way for a new motion to dissolve the Knesset after his sharp criticism of Netanyahu’s Gaza strategy.

Lapid to Netanyahu: Conquering Gaza is a bad mistake

Following a security update by the Prime Minister, the Opposition Leader voiced his opposition to the plan to fully occupy the Gaza Strip. 'We will pay prices that are too great.'

Yair Lapid

This is what starvation looks like

Israeli opposition leader reacts to shocking videos of hostages published by Hamas. 'Hamas is intentionally starving Israeli hostages.'

Lapid urges supporters not to watch Channel 14

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid called on his supporters not to watch Channel 14 even in public spaces, and suggested 'politely asking to change the channel.'

Lapid:

'The Gaza campaign has spun out of control'

Opposition leader blasts government policy in Gaza and warns of continued escalation. Ministers and right-wing figures strongly condemn his remarks.

Lapid to Sky News Arabia:

'If I were Prime Minister, October 7 would not have happened'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid claims that if he had continued to serve as Prime Minister, Hamas would not have carried out the October 7 massacre. "During my tenure, the border was quiet."

Lapid offers to counter:

Will Smotrich and Ben-Gvir shoot down hostage deal?

Ben-Gvir pushes for united front against hostage deal as Lapid pledges support to ensure it passes.

Lapid proposes: Establish a 'Home Front Cabinet'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid calls for a "Home Front Cabinet" to address missile victims, business aid, and compensation. "The opposition would be happy to appoint a representative on its behalf."

Lapid:

'The world has become safer since last night'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid visited the site of a recent Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv today, and delivered a statement contrasting Israel and its allies with the Iranian regime.

Lapid:

This is why the opposition is supporting the government

Opposition leader Yair Lapid posted a video on social networks about the backing for Operation Rising Lion: 'There will be time for criticism, now we have a war to win.'

Lapid:

'Glass fell on my baby granddaughter's bed during Iranian attack'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid arrived at his son's apartment, which was damaged during a missile barrage on Tel Aviv, and said that shards of glass fell on the bed of his 1-year-old granddaughter.

Lapid backs Netanyahu on Iran:

‘We had no choice but to strike’

Opposition leader says Iran's nuclear ambitions and terror sponsorship left Israel no alternative to military action.

Lapid to Netanyahu:

'You no longer understand America and lost Trump'

Opposition leader accuses the prime minister of losing the support of the Trump Administration following America's recent moves in the Middle East.

Smotrich denies Lapid's claim Israel funding aid to Gaza

Finance Minister states, 'The State of Israel does not fund humanitarian aid for the citizens of Gaza. Period.'

PM's spokesperson:

'Israel is not funding the humanitarian aid in Gaza'

Spokesperson for Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects claim by Opposition Leader Yair Lapid that Israel is secretly paying for the humanitarian aid that is entering Gaza.

Gadi Eisenkot:

'A Palestinian state? Not relevant after October 7'

MK Eisenkot asked if he would agree to be Naftali Bennett’s deputy or run with Lapid and responds: “I will do whatever is necessary to serve the achievement.”

The People’s Republic of Israel

For clarity’s sake, will the media, military, and judicial elites soon rename our country the “People's Republic of Israel” or the “People's Democratic Republic of Israel” like China and North Korea? Sadly, the elements are all there. Opinion.