Lapid:
'Netanyahu is not a victim, but a whiner and a coward'
The opposition leader sought to condemn incitement to violence but simultaneously attacked Prime Minister Netanyahu in a way that belittled the incitement against him.
The opposition leader sought to condemn incitement to violence but simultaneously attacked Prime Minister Netanyahu in a way that belittled the incitement against him.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid has declared that his party will support a prisoner exchange agreement even if it means preserving the coalition.
Opposition leader congratulates George Latimer, who won the Democratic primary in New York and defeated Israel critic Jamaal Bowman.
36% say Bennett is more suitable for the role of Prime Minister, compared to 28% who think Netanyahu is more suitable. When compared to Gantz, both Netanyahu and Gantz receive the same percentage of support.
After approving the application of the sequence to the draft bill, the committee holds its first discussion with the heads of the opposition and coalition.
Eli Shtivi, the father of hostage Idan Shtivi who was taken to Gaza, attended the Yesh Atid party meeting and called on Lapid to immediately join the government in a move of unity.
US Sec. of State Antony Blinken meets with Pres. Herzog and MKs Benny Gantz, Yair Lapid. Gantz: 'I emphasized US role in preventing escalation on northern border.'
Opposition planning to accelerate attempts to bring down Israel's democratically-elected government.
Lapid refuses to sign proposed bill to commemorate victims of Hamas attack because it was initiated by Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer.
A new survey shows that among soldiers who voted for Yesh Atid, a significant percentage do not approve of party leader Yair Lapid's stance on the delivery of humanitarian supplies to Gaza.
Opposition leader speaks at Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony at Yad Mordechai: The survivors taught us that you can always start over.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid claims National Unity MKs are 'keeping an illegitimate and failing government alive - go home.'
Opposition leader reacts to resignation of Major General Aharon Haliva in wake of October 7 by calling on PM to step down as well.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid claims the sanctions against the Netzach Yehuda battalion are a political failure, not a military one.
Asked by Arutz Sheva whether Israel should enter Rafah, opposition leader Yair Lapid replied, 'Four of the weakest Hamas battalions are in Rafah and we will have to deal with them, but it is a long process.'
Anti-government demonstrators gather outside the Knesset building in Jerusalem, demand early elections.
MK Yair Lapid, head of the Knesset's opposition, is demanding that the Knesset not break for spring recess - but he himself is one of the most absent members of the parliament.
Lapid wins the support of 52.5% of those with the right to vote in the primaries for the party leadership, but his opponent, MK Ram Ben Barak, scores significant achievement by garnering 47.5% of the votes.
Daughter born to eldest son of former PM, Yesh Atid leader.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid also blames the Israeli government’s conduct for Canada's decision to stop arms exports to Israel.
Minister Ben Gvir dedicates an entire speech in the Knesset plenum to opposition leader Yair Lapid, mocks the fact that he makes contradictory statements.
62 MKs voted for the budget while 55 objected. Yair Lapid: 'The most sectarian, disconnected, and careless budget in the history of the state.'
MK Amit Halevi points out 'the elephant in the room' regarding calls for haredim to enlist.
Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid says Yesh Atid won't join emergency government, but may provide government with security net for hostage deal - under certain conditions.
Opposition leader Lapid rebuked Prime Minister Netanyahu after he went to vote together with his wife Sara, "They believe that there is no problem holding elections even in these times."
MK Yair Lapid, opposition leader, addresses Jewish group, says, 'Path to victory starts with our commitment to the hostages, anyone who thinks that commitment is a weakness, doesn't understand Jewish principle of mutual responsibility.'
Opposition leader Yair Lapid blasts government following reports that Israel did not present a proposal for release of the hostages in Cairo.
National Unity, Yesh Atid leaders condemn National Security Minister for WSJ interview claiming that the US would be more supportive of Israel if Trump is reelected.
Claims have been made that Arye Deri is increasing pressure on Yesh Atid chairman and is also trying to encourage Avigdor Liberman to join the emergency government. Deri denies all accusations.
A senior Likud minister offered to give up the Ministry of Justice to enable Yair Lapid to join the coalition. Chairman of Yesh Atid: 'I will join if Smotrich and Ben Gvir are out.'
Education Minister on reports that there were plans to expand the government: Lapid is not a party to the discourse. Liberman can join, but not at anyone's expense.
MK Yair Lapid, head of Knesset opposition, speaks about 'the day after' the war in Gaza, promises to ensure Israel has a constitution.
During press conference, opposition leader responds to question from Arutz Sheva, says he does not trust the government
Yair Lapid calls for increased pressure to free the hostages, saying that the Hamas leadership is doomed regardless.
New poll finds the Yesh Atid Party is falling to 10 seats. A party led by Naftali Bennett wins 12 seats.
Opposition leader criticizes the government over its to pass the revised budget for 2023.
MK Almog Cohen blasts opposition leader for calling for the removal of the Prime Minister in the midst of a war.
Opposition leader calls for different government to be established and for Netanyahu to be ousted in the middle of the war.
Opposition leader responds to Turkish President's calling Israel a "terrorist state."
Min. of Foreign Affairs announced that due to lack of budget they stopped PR work. Opp.leader suggests "things that don't cost a dime".
Opposition leader says he will support any step the government takes to return Hamas' hostages.
Opposition leader calls on the government to define the goals of the "Swords of Iron" war.
'Yahya Sinwar is the new face of evil, he is the current day's bin Laden and he is a dead man walking,' former PM Yair Lapid says.
The first three months after the extermination may see huge shifts in public support for Gantz and National Union, but not for Lapid. Op-ed.
Opposition leader says "there is no atonement" for allowing the Hamas massacre, he still will not join a govt. with Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.
Opposition leader speaks to CNN about Hamas massacre of 800 people in sneak attack on Israel.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid told Prime Minister Netanyahu he is ready to make an emergency government with the coalition parties.
Yesh Atid's leader declares that there will be primaries only for leading the party, not to replace MKs.
Opposition leader pays tribute to Senator Feinstein, who passed away at 90: She was a model for how to serve the public with dignity.
Opposition leader says 'you can't defeat hate with hate' after protestors disrupt Yom Kippur prayers in Tel Aviv.
The Likud party tribunal has announced that party activist Itzik Zarka, who was expelled or controversial remarks, will be reinstated.
MK Nissim Vaturi reminds Israel's opposition of some of the comments made against Netanyahu in the wake of remarks by the Prime Minister.
Balad representatives refuse to attend meeting in Umm al-Fahm with the chairman of the opposition.
All fifteen members of Israel's Supreme Court will hear petitions for and against the reasonableness standard law.
Opposition leader claims Netanyahu's compromise proposal on the judicial reform is intended to get him a meeting with US President.
Opposition leader says following meetings with US officials; 'strong democracies don't jeopardize security to solve political problems.'
Opposition leader accuses Foreign Minister Cohen of irresponsibility in Libya meeting, says new elections necessary as soon as possible.
Opposition leader speaks with activists on Zoom: The goal is to topple this terrible government.
Opposition leader claims National Security Minister is 'part of the problem' as State grapples with crime rate in Arab sector.
MK Benny Gantz supports return to negotiations on judicial reform, while MK Yair Lapid refuses.