Yair Lapid

Israelis view Lapid as best fit to lead

According to the latest public opinion poll, PM Bennett comes in 2nd, while chairman of United Arab List, Mansour Abbas, is third.

Oman Foreign Minister: No deal with Israel in the near future

“We will not be the third Gulf state to normalize relations with Israel,” says Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi.

Report: Coalition striving for understandings with Joint List

Bennett-Lapid government striving to reach broader understandings with Arab party amid troubles in achieving a majority for proposed bills.

Lapid's gesture to Bennett

Foreign Minister will agree that Bennett will serve as caretaker prime minister if the budget is not approved and an election is called.

Lapid: We'll double amount of water given to Jordan

Israel agrees to sell 50 million additional cubic meters of water this year, vastly increase Jordanian exports to Judea and Samaria.

Moroccan Foreign Minister invited to visit Israel

Foreign Ministry Director General hands letter from Foreign Minister Yair Lapid to his Moroccan counterpart.

Will Bennett give up the Prime Minister's plane?

MK Yair Golan of Meretz urges PM to give up the state plane that Netanyahu ordered.

Leading UAE investors claim Lapid 'snubbed' them during visit

While local politicians hailed Lapid's visit to the Emirates a great success, some of the Gulf kingdom's leading businessmen felt snubbed.

Lapid botches 4th of July message, posts wrong flag

Israel's foreign minister posts Fourth of July blessing - but uses the Liberian flag instead of the US flag.

Lapid to UAE media: My visit reflects true cooperation

FM Lapid says trade between the UAE and Israel has reached $675.22 million since the signing of the Abraham Accords.

'Worse than Google Translate': LIkud members mock Lapid's tweet

'8th grade level of English, it isn't our problem you didn't pass high school English,' says Yair Netanyahu, mocking Foreign Minister.

Lapid: I believe in Bennett, he's my friend

Foreign Minister in UAE: There is one prime minister and his name is Naftali Bennett.

Lapid: Thank you Netanyahu, architect of the Abraham Accords

Foreign Minister Lapid offers his thanks to former PM Netanyahu for Abraham Accords, unveils new Israeli embassy in United Arab Emirates.

Watch: Lapid presses U.S. on Iran, Blinken urges help for Gaza

Foreign Minister Lapid met with US secretary of state in Rome Sunday, marking the first face-to-face meeting between the two.

Lapid meets US Secretary of State

Lapid to Blinken: We believe the way to discuss disagreements is through direct conversations.

ANALYSIS

Revised policy toward Iran deal didn't prevent drone strike

The strike in Karaj may be Israel's way of showing that "no surprises" does not mean no action against Iran nuclear progress..

Polish PM adamant: 'Poland will not pay for Nazi crimes'

Unimpressed by Israeli warning following law blocking restitution claims, Poland calls for Israeli FM Lapid to be "condemned."

Lapid: Golan is a strategic asset, integral part of Israel

Foreign Affairs Minister Yair Lapid responded to reports about possible changes in the status of the Golan Heights

Israeli consulate assisting after Miami building collapse

Foreign Minister Lapid speaks with Israeli Consul General in Miami after building collapse leaves dozens of Jews missing.

Israel's new government: Return to the "Shtetl"?

The overthrow of Bibi is the first part of a multiphase project. The second phase begins now. Op-ed.

Channel 20 poll: Netanyahu bloc weakens

Likud remains the largest party with 29 seats. Yesh Atid with 22 seats, Religious Zionist Party rises to seven and Yamina has six.

Likud MK to Bennett: Are you the PM or the left's puppet?

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Likud MK Yoav Kisch doesn't mince words when wondering what happened to PM Bennett's right wing ideology.

Lapid appoints Assaf Zamir as Consul General in New York

Former Tourism Minister and Tel Aviv Deputy Mayor Assaf Zamir to be new Israeli Consul General in New York.

Lapid vows new Samaria town 'will be evacuated'

'It's not a question of Right or Left,' says Foreign Minister Lapid regarding planned evacuation of Evyatar. 'it is illegal.'

Netanyahu: Lapid's 'no surprises' policy endangers Israel

Opposition leader says foreign minister pledged not to act against Iran without informing Biden Admin. first. Lapid denies accusation.

Lapid: We're starting from less than zero

Foreign Minister says last government left in 'complete disarray,' praises PM Bennett as a hard worker.

FM Yair Lapid to make first-ever official Israeli visit to UAE

During two-day visit, Lapid will preside over opening of Israeli embassy in Abu Dhabi, consulate in Dubai.

Likud MK: I never thought of Bennett as religious

Former minister blasts new PM, accuses Yamina MK Orbach of "desecrating G-d's name."

Yair Lapid orders pride flag flown at Foreign Ministry

For the first time ever, LGBT pride flag to be flown at Israeli Foreign Ministry's headquarters to mark Pride Month.

New government, new threats

The U.S. administration’s now all-but-declared positions on Jerusalem and Hamas strengthen Iran’s position in Palestinian society. Op-ed.

Report: Lapid to visit UAE in first foreign trip

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid expected to become the first Israeli minister to visit the UAE since the signing of the Abraham Accords.

Strange bedfellows: Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid

Israel's confusing government: It's neither left nor right, can it work?

Blinken and Lapid discuss Israel-PA relations

US Secretary of State speaks to Israeli Foreign Minister for the second time since Sunday.

The new government: MK Rothman and Ketzaleh weigh in

MK Simcha Rothman and Former MK Yaakov "Ketzaleh" Katz weigh in on the formation of Israel's new Lapid-Bennett left-right government.

As new government takes over, focus shifts to courting Democrats

The new Bennett-Lapid government hopes to win favor with the Biden administration in a policy shift with the White House.

Bahrain, UAE welcome new Israeli government

Bahrain Crown Prince congratulates Bennett and Lapid, while UAE Foreign Minister speaks to Lapid.

Watch: Lapid asks for mother's forgiveness after Knesset ruckus

Yair Lapid calls off planned plenum speech to apologize to 86-year-old mother after multiple MKs thrown out protesting the new government.

The great unraveling

Israel may soon abandon its diplomatic gains because Lapid and others in the coalition want to erase Netanyahu's achievements .Op-ed

Mansour Abbas clarifies: These are my boundaries

MK Mansour Abbas says that if decisions are made that run counter to Islam, his party will resign from the government.

Austrian Chancellor congratulates Israel's new government

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz: Austria is committed to Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.

UTJ officials: No contacts on joining new government

Haredim in no hurry to join new government, but say "a bridge will be built" that can connect them to the new government in the future.

Jewish leaders welcome new Israeli government

Leaders of Conference of Presidents welcome new Israeli government, salute Netanyahu.

VP Harris congratulates new Israeli government

VP Kamala Harris: We look forward to working closely with Israel’s new government to build on the strong bonds between our two countries.

Canadian PM congratulates Israel's new government

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau: Canada and Israel are close friends bound together by shared democratic values.

Blinken invites Lapid to Washington

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid speaks to US Secretary of State, thanks him for the United States' unwavering support for Israel.

Lapid: Mother, forgive me

'You reminded us why it is time to replace you.' Opposition Leader and Foreign Minister-designate blasts right-wing lawmakers over jeering.

These are the outlined key principles of the new government

As all coalition agreements were submitted to the Knesset Secretariat, Yamina and Yesh Atid present the government's key principles

'Mansour Abbas puts his national aspirations aside'

Ahead of vote on new government, MK Orbach of Yamina says:Agreement with Abbas is based mainly on budgetary and civic issues.

Bennett, Lapid preparing law to bar Netanyahu from running

New law would bar someone who served as PM for 4 years from running for next Knesset, preventing Netanyahu from running again.

The Yamina-Yesh Atid coalition agreement

Yesh Atid Yamina reach seperate agreement from agreement between Yesh Atid and other parties.

Lapid to Netanyahu supporters: We are not against you

Yesh Atid leader says 'change' government will serve all citizens, is built to last.

The coalition deal guaranteeing Lapid will get his turn as PM

After Likud - Blue and White government collapsed over budget battle, Yamina and Yesh Atid work out clause ensuring Lapid will serve as PM.

Poll: Most Israelis prefer the Bennett government

Poll conducted for Channel 12 reveals that 46% of the Israeli public favors the unity government and prefers it over a fifth election.

Knesset to convene Monday to announce new government

Knesset Speaker Yariv Levin announces he will bring Lapid’s statement that he can form a government before the Knesset on Monday.

Bennett and Lapid Decide:

Haredi factions invited to join new government

Prime Minister-elect and Alternate PM-elect agree that new government will be open to haredi parties.

ANALYSIS:

What does a Bennett-Lapid government mean?

Is it a car with four wheels going in different directions, a unifier or a robot unable to effect change on any major issues Op-ed.

AIPAC welcomes new Israeli government

AIPAC congratulates Lapid and Bennett for "assembling a broad and diverse coalition".

Lapid announces: I have succeeded in forming a government

Naftali Bennett will be Prime Minister for the first two years and then Yair Lapid will serve as Prime Minister.

Officials in coalition talks: Elkin is creating difficulties

Lapid hopes to announce by Wednesday morning that he has managed to form a government, but talks with the other parties not yet finalized.

Shin Bet fears violence against Lapid, Bennett, and Shaked

Security beefed up for Yamina leaders as Israeli security agency warns of incitement against them and Yesh Atid leader.