Yair Lapid

Lapid: 'We're an iron wall against Netanyahu'

'Netanyahu government is a non-Zionist government, in which Likud is completely subservient,' Yesh Atid chair claims.

Report: Lapid held secret meeting with Ra'am leader

The chairman of Yesh Atid met the chairman of Ra'am about five weeks ago, according to Channel 12 News.

Netanyahu, Lapid to hold pre-election debate?

PM agrees to Yesh Atid leader's demand to hold a debate ahead of next week's election.

'We need Meretz to cross the threshold'

Yesh Atid chief says Netanyahu critics need to back 'large governing party', but encourages some voters to back Meretz.

Gantz criticizes Lapid: Not the way a leader should behave

Blue and White chairman: Lapid is attacking the members of his own bloc. That's not how the leader of the bloc should behave.

Chabad against Yair Lapid?

High Council of Chabad Rabbis recounts Yair Lapid's threats to the movement but warns followers against taking political stance.

Yesh Atid MK: We don't work for Netanyahu

MK Meir Cohen blasts Netanyahu: He will not dictate to us what we say and what we do not say.

Moshe Ya'alon backs Yair Lapid's run for prime minister

In first since Knesset dissolution, Telem leader Moshe Ya'alon announces support for a candidate.

Sa'ar: Bibi, what are you afraid of? Come to a debate

New Hope chairman calls on Prime Minister to debate him ahead of the elections.

'Lapid tore the mask off the bluff'

Religious Zionist Party responds after Yesh Atid chairman says that he may permit another party to head an alternative government.

Officials in haredi parties: Sa'ar asked not to rule out Lapid

Report: Shas and United Torah Judaism in disagreement on whether to consider joining government with Sa'ar and Bennett.

Saudi sources: We would prefer Netanyahu over Lapid

Sources close to the Saudi royal family say they admire Netanyahu and agree with his policies on Iran, fearful Yair Lapid may take over.

Netanyahu launches election campaign: Has anyone seen Lapid?

Prime Minister attacks Yesh Atid chairman at opening of Likud's election campaign: Lapid is hiding.

Bennett: I will not transfer power to the left

Yamina chairman: I have no problem with Lapid being in a government headed by the national camp. I do not disqualify Sa'ar.

Lapid: Smotrich is a terror supporter

Yesh Atid chief calls Religious Zionist Party chairman 'terror supporter'. Smotrich fires back: 'You should be embarrassed.'

Holding Yair Lapid up to Chabad for comparison

Right now, Chabad is reaching across Texas, where temperatures are below freezing and people are without electricity. Where is Lapid? Op-ed.

Yair Lapid: 'I won't persecute Chabad'

MK Lapid responds to report that he threatened Chabad, says he won't persecute anyone - especially not 'good friends' from Chabad.

Bennett: 'I'm eternally grateful to Chabad'

MK Naftali Bennett slams MK Yair Lapid's 'embarrassing' threat to Chabad leader: 'Would he dare say such a thing to Meretz voters?'

Yair Lapid's threat to Chabad-Lubavitch

Ahead of elections, Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid calls up Chabad-Lubavitch leader to issue serious threat to movement.

Sa'ar position on sovereignty depends on coalition partners

New Hope head: 'If I'm partner with parties whose position on permanent settlement differs from mine, I won't agree to concessions.'

Yesh Atid unveils Knesset candidate list

Yair Lapid's party is ready to submit its candidates for the 24th Knesset

Lapid: We must not anger the new US administration

Yesh Atid chairman at INSS conference: If I'm elected PM, there will be no more 18 ministers, no more Alternate Prime Minister.

Lapid: No talks with Gantz

Yesh Atid chairman says he is open to running together with Gantz, but no talks have occurred yet.

Lapid: Prepared to form a government with the Joint List

Yesh Atid chairman: I hope to have a good relationship with the Joint List such as the one that Netanyahu has.

Ya'alon quits Yesh Atid, will run alone

Yair Lapid wishes Ya'alon well on his continued journey.

Lapid welcomes Minister Meirav Cohen to Yesh Atid

Yesh Atid chairman: Meirav Cohen is joining us today because only a big and strong Yesh Atid will guarantee a new government.

Is Tzipi Livni planning a return to politics?

Yair Lapid and former Foreign Minister reportedly in talks about running together in the March 23 election.

Here's how Avigdor Liberman plans to take Netanyahu down

Yisrael Beytenu head has approached Bennett, Sa'ar, & Lapid in an attempt to create center-right bloc to overthrow "Netanyahu regime."

Lapid: Want to beat the Right? Unite around me

'We're the only option for beating Netanyahu.' Opposition Leader Yair Lapid says Yesh Atid will unite Israel - 'Including haredim and Arabs'

Lapid: Blue & White made too many sacrifices – hope they learned

Lapid called on Yesh Atid - Telem to stay united - 'We're seeing one protracted disaster from an administrative & ethical point of view.'

Gantz: I've stopped believing Netanyahu

Blue and White chairman stresses in TV interview he will not compromise on the approval of the budget.

Lapid: I want to unite everyone into one centrist party

Opposition leader says Yesh Atid can be an alternative to the government if other parties join it to form one unified party.

Lapid: If Blue and White runs with us, I'm leading this time

With Knesset poised to vote to force early elections, Yair Lapid says he is open to renewing alliance with Blue and White - if he leads.

Lapid:

'In 48 hours we'll vote to disperse Knesset'

Opposition head: 'If Blue and White do right thing, in 48 hours this government will be on its way home and Israel will be on new path.'

Likud & Yamina clash yet again

Naftali Bennett blames Netanyahu for breaking up right-wing bloc; Likud accuses Bennett of allying with Yesh Atid.

Yesh Atid pushes to dissolve the Knesset

'Netanyahu says the situation is excellent. What planet is he on?' Yair Lapid announces new bill to dissolve Knesset, force snap elections.

Lapid to Netanyahu: Why are you lying about vaccine

Yesh Atid leader says PM is lying about arrival of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine in January.

Lapid looks forward to working with Biden & Harris

Leader of the Opposition, Yair Lapid: 'Biden and Harris will find in me someone who shares their commitment to the American values.'

Netanyahu delays congratulating Biden

Opposition head MK Yair Lapid blasts Netanyahu, Gantz, and Ashkenazi on 'cowardice'.

Lapid: Next US President will be a friend of Israel

Leader of the Opposition: Netanyahu created an almost complete identification between current Israeli government and the Republican Party

Lapid: 'Netanyahu decided to lose the Democrats'

'We don't want the Democrats becoming like Jeremy Corbyn.' Lapid says PM 'cut Israel off' from Democrats, turned Israel into partisan issue.

Lapid: Yamina will go with Netanyahu

Opposition leader furious at Bennett for not voting in favor of a no-confidence motion calling for Netanyahu to be replaced.

MK Betzalel Smotrich: 'Lapid doesn't deserve to lead the people'

National Union Chairman: 'Whoever heard Lapid's horror show in Knesset understands why there's no chance this man will ever be PM.'

Lapid to Netanyahu: If you want credit, accept criticism

Opposition leader says Netanyahu did well with UAE deal, but failed in other areas. "Time for a leader who will bring peace here at home."

MK Betzalel Smotrich:

'Shall we then go with Yair Lapid? Are you mad?'

Smotrich on Lapid no-confidence vote supported by his party members: 'Meretz also voted for our no-confidence motion, where Bennett is PM.'

Lapid: Government not fit to lead country through crisis

Leader of the Opposition, Yesh Atid chairman, opened his faction meeting with a call on MKs to support a 'no confidence vote'

Yair Lapid to Blue & White: Vote no-confidence & bring govt down

"We can change the government without elections; we have enough votes to do so," claims opposition leader.

Lapid: Netanyahu, not COVID, responsible for lockdown

Opposition leader says government's failure to plan properly has led to current crisis which has resulted in the current lockdown.

'This lockdown is a mistake and a disaster'

'The doctors are telling you to stop,' says Opposition Leader Yair Lapid. 'None of this is being done professionally, it isn't planned out.'

'Gov't imposed second lockdown because they're completely lost'

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid blasts government's decision to impose new lockdown, says Netanyahu has 'no intention' of talking peace with PA

Lapid: The public won't obey lockdown order

Opposition head says he is against civil disobedience, but the people do not trust the government on coronavirus anymore.

Lapid: I haven't spoken with Shelah

Opposition leader comments on Shelah's plans to challenge him for Yesh Atid leadership: I'll defeat anyone who runs against me.

Lapid answers Netanyahu: 'You failed, show responsibility'

Yesh Atid Chairman answers PM who said opposition party leaders creating anarchy and hurting coronavirus fight.

Lapid: No one gives me ultimatums

Yesh Atid leader rejects demand from MK Ofer Shelah that party hold primaries to determine its leadership.

'The person who should lead Yesh Atid is Yair Lapid'

MK Elazar Stern expresses support for the chairman of his party in wake of MK Ofer Shelah's declaration to unseat him.

Poll: Lapid retains leadership of Yesh Atid

71% of respondents give Prime Minister Netanyahu a failing grade for his handling of coronavirus crisis in new poll.

MK Ofer Shelah intends to unseat Lapid as leader of Yesh Atid

Yesh Atid MK says party cannot present an alternative to Likud government without updating its leadership, calls for party primaries.

'Today Netanyahu gets a prize for failure - another 120 days'

'Elections haven't been canceled, we now have a date for the election,' MK Yair Lapid says.

Yair Lapid: 'Government has ceased to recognize reality'

Lapid says Netanyahu crisis response 'not just detached, it's dangerous.'

Lapid: I want to replace the government - without elections

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid praises UAE agreement, says PM Netanyahu seen as being fit for position due to lengthy experience.