Yair Lapid

Netanyahu: Lapid, Bennett should talk less about Ukraine

Opposition leader says PM, Foreign Minister taking eye off danger of return to weak Iran nuclear deal with focus on Ukraine crisis.

Lapid vows Israel will back UN resolution against Russia

Foreign Minister slams Russian invasion, vows Israel will back UN resolution, and hints at possible Israeli sanctions.

Foreign Minister: Israel will vote to condemn Russia

Foreign Minister says Israel must not be silent, will support United Nations resolution condemning Russia for attacks on Ukraine.

After Lapid's condemnation

Ambassador to Russia summoned for conversation

Israel's ambassador to Russia summoned by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister after Lapid condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Lapid speaks to Blinken about Ukraine

Secretary of State updates Lapid on the steps the United States is taking following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Foreign Min. attacks Russia:

'Attack on Ukraine is serious violation of international order'

Israel takes sides: Foreign Min. Yair Lapid condemns Russian attack on Ukraine.

The tempting offer made to Eli Avidar

Lapid offered resigning Minister an ambassadorial post in an attempt to solve the crisis with him, but he refused.

Lapid appoints MK Zoabi as Israel’s Consul General in Shanghai

Meretz MK appointed as Consul General in Shanghai. Lapid: 'No disagreement about importance of Shanghai to global economy.'

FM speaks with Israeli ambassador to Ukraine as tensions mount

Lapid lauds embassy staff following evacuation to Lviv, as tensions on Ukraine-Russian border mount.

Israeli embassy to relocate to Lviv, Ukraine

Israel moves consular staff to city in western Ukraine as potential Russian invasion looms.

Lapid: Israel not bound by nuclear deal with Iran

Foreign Minister says deal being negotiated in Vienna even worse than flawed 2015 deal, Israel will 'defend itself by itself.'

Lapid:

'We'll do whatever necessary to prevent Iran from getting nukes'

Israel won't be bound to new nuclear deal, Foreign Minister Lapid says, vowing to do 'whatever necessary' to stop Iran's nuclear aspirations

Israel praises Australia:

'Hamas targets civilians, holds Gaza residents hostage'

'Declaration will make joining or assisting Hamas a criminal offense in Australia,' Foreign Min. Lapid says.

Lapid blasts Ben Gvir:

'It's a disgrace that he's an MK'

Lapid attacks Otzma Yehudit chairman for setting up an office in Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Lapid: Israelis in Ukraine should come home, not take any risks

Foreign Minister reiterates call for all Israeli citizens in Ukraine to leave the country immediately during Yesh Atid faction meeting.

Russia vs Ukraine:

Lapid: US thinks there will be conflict, but it can be avoided

Foreign Minister says Israel preparing to move diplomatic staff to Lyiv in the event of a Russian invasion.

Lapid shares concerns with Ukraine Deputy Foreign Minister

Lapid shares concerns over escalating crisis in Ukraine with Emine Dzhaparova, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister to Ukraine.

Bennett, Lapid call on Israelis to leave Ukraine immediately

Travel warning to Ukraine strengthened as Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to loom.

Lapid prepares for evacuation of Israelis, Jews from Ukraine

Foreign Minister speaks with embassy staff in Kiev as prospect of Russian invasion of Ukraine looms.

Lapid: I'm not bound by Eviyatar deal

Foreign Minister says he was not party to agreement on Jewish outpost in Samaria, opposes it.

Top ISA official visits Lapid, chiding him for ditching guards

An ISA officer paid Yair Lapid a visit after he escaped his guard detail yet again.

Lapid:

'We will not hesitate to bring in Costco and Walmart'

Foreign Minister on cost of living: COVID-19 raised prices all over the world, but here the issue has been neglected for years.

Foreign Ministry reprimands Ukrainian Ambassador

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Israel writes Facebook post criticizing Lapid over remarks on Ukraine-Russia tensions.

Blinken speaks to Foreign Minister Yair Lapid

Secretary of State says "strong U.S.-Israel bilateral relationship is important in the face of common challenges".

Lapid: Amnesty quotes lies spread by terrorist organizations

Foreign Ministry reacts to Amnesty International report accusing Israel of 'Apartheid.' 'Amnesty used to be a respected organization.'

Namaste, shalom to friendship

While some 4,000 kilometers separate India and Israel, it is 30 years since the start of diplomatic relations, and we share a vision. Op-ed.

Austrian Chancellor apologizes for Holocaust crimes

Yair Lapid marks International Holocaust Day at Mauthausen concentration camp, where his grandfather was murdered.

Top PA official:

'Meeting with Lapid was very positive'

Senior PA official who met Foreign Minister says meeting opened the door to future contacts.

Lapid to visit Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria

Israeli Foreign Minister to visit Austrian concentration camp ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Lapid 'escaped' his security guards, went to Knesset alone

In incident on December 29, Foreign Minister refused to wait for his security guards and rushed to a vote in the Knesset.

Hamas denounces PA-Israel meetings

Hamas says meetings between PA officials and Israeli ministers are "a betrayal".

Lapid meets senior PA official Hussein Al-Sheikh

Hussein Al-Sheikh is in charge of the coordination with Israel and is close to PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

First public phone call between Israeli, Turkish FMs in 13 years

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu calls Yair Lapid to wish him a speedy recovery from COVID amid attempts to improve relations.

Lapid: Religious Zionist Party? More like anti-Zionist party

Israel's Foreign Minister vows to back version of Citizenship Law drafted by Religious Zionist Party MK - but bashes party as 'anti-Zionist'

PM Bennett: 'Closely monitoring the hostage situation'

Israel is 'closely monitoring' hostage situation in Colleyville, Texas, Israeli ministers say.

Foreign Minister Lapid tests positive for COVID

Lapid becomes second minister to test positive for COVID in under a week. Office says he feels well, isolates at home.

FM Lapid, French Pres., discuss 'regional challenges' at length

French Pres. Macron speaks at length with Israel's FM Lapid, focused on 'regional challenges.'

Op-Ed

Gantz and Lapid are bringing Israel back to a two-state paradigm

While Bennett can hold off formal negotiations, his left-wing colleagues are laying the groundwork for more 2-state follies.Op-ed.

Report:

Pressured by US, Israel to reassess ties with China

Biden administration pressing Israel to nix series of deals with China, according to Haaretz report, leading Israel to pledge review of ties

PA does not believe Lapid

PA “foreign ministry” accuses Lapid of adopting policies that are consistent with the Israeli right.

Lapid: I don't rule out meeting Abbas, but no point now

FM responds to criticism of Gantz's meeting with Mahmoud Abbas, says option for future negotiations must be maintained.

Foreign Minister: 'We aren't against every deal with Iran'

'Thanks to Israel's determination and pressure, world takes Iranian threat much more seriously,' FM Lapid tells reporters.

Lapid reprimands deputy who danced maskless at party

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid tells Deputy Foreign Minister Idan Roll that public figures are expected to set a personal example.

Lapid lays out Israel's terms for nuclear deal with Iran

'Israel isn't opposed to a nuclear deal with Iran - but there must be real oversight of Iran's nuclear program and terror funding.'

Mansour Abbas:

'I haven't spoken with Netanyahu since gov't was formed'

Ra'am chairman reveals Netanyahu was calling him constantly as he negotiated with Bennett and Lapid.

Lapid: We have no problem with a good Iran deal

Lapid to NYT: Israel would have no problem with deal that permanently limit Iran's ability to assemble a nuclear weapon.

Lapid unveils 'Economy for Security' plan

Foreign Minister: For too long, the only two options on the table have been conquering Gaza, or never-ending rounds of violence.

Morocco and Israel mark one year since normalization

Foreign Ministers of Israel and Morocco and Secretary of State Blinken hold video conference to mark first anniversary of normalization.

Lapid, National Security Council chief meet with Jake Sullivan

Israeli foreign minister and National Security Council chief meet with Biden's National Security Advisor to discuss Iranian threat.

FM Lapid: 'Virus doesn't care about your religion'

Foreign Min. Lapid joins virtual meeting to discuss Omicron, emphasizes, 'If virus doesn't care' about religion, 'neither should we.'

Yair Lapid re-elected chair in party primaries

Foreign Minister Lapid re-elected to chair Yesh Atid party, after running as sole contender in party primaries.

Report: Lapid opposed Green Pass, Bennett backed down

Lapid's opposition reportedly surprised Bennett and caused him to back down from the move.

Lapid meets activists as PM cancels reception

After PM cancels reception with foreign journalists, Foreign Minister posts about meeting with Yesh Atid activists.

French consulate refuses to register Judea and Samaria couples

Consulate does not recognize marriage certificates of French citizens who married in Israel and registered in Judea and Samaria.

Yisrael Beytenu minister: Bennett is deceiving Lapid

Minister without portfolio Eli Avidar: Yesh Atid is asleep, Bennett is deceiving Lapid.

Foreign Minister promises: 18 ministers in the next government

'This is the right government for the people of Israel and the State of Israel,' Foreign Min. Lapid says.

Lapid to Blinken: Sanctions on Iran must not be lifted

Foreign Minister speaks to US Secretary of State on the efforts to stop Iran from becoming a nuclear threshold state.

Lapid: Israel and Egypt - a connection of strength

Foreign Minister Lapid sums up his visit to Cairo and the meetings he held with President Al-Sisi and Foreign Minister Shoukry.

Lapid lights candles with IDF southern command

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid lit the last candle of Chanukah with the IDF troops protecting Israel's south.

'Israel's position on Iran is firm'

Foreign Min. Lapid meets French Pres. Macron, stresses 'urgent need' to reinstate sanctions on Iran, formulate a Plan B.