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Lapid: Netanyahu era is over

Blue and White leader says he opposes 'unilateral annexation,' White House has 'confirmed' Netanyahu era is over.

Lapid: Netanyahu era is over

'My father and Benny's mother were together in the ghetto'

Blue and White's MK Lapid says his meeting with French Pres. Macron was 'positive' and the two discussed anti-Semitism.

'My father and Benny's mother were together in the ghetto'

Lapid: Rabbi Yosef should apologize

Blue and White leader: I don't understand why Chief Rabbi has to stand in front of the camera and insult hundreds of thousands of people.

Lapid: Rabbi Yosef should apologize

Chief Rabbi under fire for comments on non-Jewish immigrants

Calls to remove Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef from office after rabbi accuses non-Jewish immigrants of promoting anti-religious agenda

Chief Rabbi under fire for comments on non-Jewish immigrants

Katz: ICC decision is outrageous and against international law

Israeli officials denounce ICC chief prosecutor’s decision to investigate alleged Israeli “war crimes” in PA-controlled territories.

Katz: ICC decision is outrageous and against international law

'Under Netanyahu, Israel moved forward'

Deputy Defense Minister explains to Yair Lapid why he supports Netanyahu.

'Under Netanyahu, Israel moved forward'

Yair Lapid: Jeremy Corbyn is an anti-Semite and a racist

Blue and White MK Yair Lapid excoriates Labour UK chief Jeremy Corbyn, denouncing him as an "anti-Semite and a racist."

Yair Lapid: Jeremy Corbyn is an anti-Semite and a racist

Blue and White leaders divided over Netanyahu's proposal

Report: Gabi Ashkenazi pushing to examine possibility of unity government with Netanyahu, Yair Lapid vetoing the move.

Blue and White leaders divided over Netanyahu's proposal

Gantz: This time I will not agree to a rotation with Lapid

Blue and White chairman reportedly told his associates he does not intend to renew rotation agreement with Yair Lapid.

Gantz: This time I will not agree to a rotation with Lapid

Lapid: Netanyahu's offer is a fraud

Yair Lapid says 'those who voted for Blue and White didn’t do it so that we would offer a political lifeline to someone under indictment.'

Lapid: Netanyahu's offer is a fraud

Dispute in Blue & White leadership

Gantz and Ashkenazi suggest that Lapid and his Yesh Atid party sit outside gov't until Netanyahu leaves. Lapid: 'It's a trap.'

Dispute in Blue & White leadership

Likud: Yair Lapid is sabotaging unity efforts

'The Likud has agreed to major concessions, but Yair Lapid is still making every effort to thwart a unity government.'

Likud: Yair Lapid is sabotaging unity efforts

Netanyahu:

'Lapid wants left-wing government with terror supporters'

PM blames Blue and White leader Yair Lapid for foiling unity talks in order to become prime minister in a rotation with Gantz.

'Lapid wants left-wing government with terror supporters'

Lapid: A-G facing death threats because of Netanyahu

Blue and White MK says legal officials need personal security because of incitement against them by PM Netanyahu.

Lapid: A-G facing death threats because of Netanyahu

'Public Sabbath desecration is a gross act of defiance'

Haredi minister takes aim at public transportation on Sabbath, Blue and White leader slaps back.

'Public Sabbath desecration is a gross act of defiance'

'We've gotten used to the madness'

If Netanyahu still cares about the state, he has to do one more thing for it: Step down.

'We've gotten used to the madness'

Gantz: A sad day for Israel

Blue and White leaders comment on Netanyahu indictments. Lapid: Netanyahu cannot remain prime minister.

Gantz: A sad day for Israel

White Knight:

Benny Gantz insulates Arab MKs from criticism

Blue and White Chair strongly attacks PMs words at Likud rally: 'Instead of scare tactics, let's talk. Instead of inciting, let's talk.'

Benny Gantz insulates Arab MKs from criticism

Lapid: Has Netanyahu lost his mind?

Blue and White leader accuses PM of incitement. 'If something happens to one of us, it's because of Netanyahu's rhetoric.'

Lapid: Has Netanyahu lost his mind?

Lapid: Netanyahu should say goodbye to 'haredi-messianic bloc'

Lapid responds to Netanyahu: If he agrees to be the second to serve as PM and abandons the right-wing bloc, we have a unity gov't.

Lapid: Netanyahu should say goodbye to 'haredi-messianic bloc'

'Lapid is torpedoing any chance of a unity government'

Likud lawmaker believes unity government likely to form - despite Yair Lapid's alleged efforts to derail a compromise deal.

'Lapid is torpedoing any chance of a unity government'

Lapid to Netanyahu: Part from Litzman and Smotrich

Smotrich: 'Yair Lapid prefers Tibi over Litzman and Cassif over Smotrich - a gov't with supporters of terrorism and opponents of Zionism.'

Lapid to Netanyahu: Part from Litzman and Smotrich

Deri: Lapid is the one holding up unity government

'Lapid insists he will not sit under Netanyahu. I don't understand it,' Shas chairman says.

Deri: Lapid is the one holding up unity government

'The Jews are done being silent, the Jews are done being afraid'

MK Yair Lapid speaks in Paris, sends a message to anti-Semites around the world.

'The Jews are done being silent, the Jews are done being afraid'

Netanyahu blasted for appointing Bennett as Defense Minister

Blue and White, Democratic Union criticize agreement between Netanyahu and Bennett which will see Bennett serving as Defense Minister.

Netanyahu blasted for appointing Bennett as Defense Minister

Lapid: When terrorism determines our policy, the terrorists win

MK Yair Lapid says Israel's only response to terrorism should be on the battlefield.

Lapid: When terrorism determines our policy, the terrorists win

Netanyahu: 'Yair Lapid doesn't want unity'

PM speaks to the Jewish Agency board of trustees, accuses Lapid of preventing Blue and White Party from being part of unity government.

Netanyahu: 'Yair Lapid doesn't want unity'

Deri: We'll sit with Lapid if he maintains the status quo

Shas chairman claims Gantz wanted to meet with right-wing party leaders in order to disband the right-wing bloc.

Deri: We'll sit with Lapid if he maintains the status quo

Lapid: Netanyahu's talk about unity is fake

Blue and White MK blasts Netanyahu over video suggesting his party will establish a government supported by the Joint List.

Lapid: Netanyahu's talk about unity is fake

Shas leader in message of reconciliation

Rabbi Shalom Cohen to Lapid and Liberman: I don't hate anyone, stop boycotting haredim.

Shas leader in message of reconciliation

Lapid: I'm forgoing the rotation for the sake of unity

"There won’t be a rotation with three people. That’s not serious," Blue and White number 2 explains.

Lapid: I'm forgoing the rotation for the sake of unity

Regev: 'Lapid continues his father's line of incitement'

Culture Minister attacks Blue and White's Yair Lapid, claiming he perpetuates anti-haredi line of his father in the 'Shinui' Party.

Regev: 'Lapid continues his father's line of incitement'

Likud MK: Has Lapid ever received 60,000 likes on a post?

MK Miki Zohar says it's absurd that Lapid, who represents a mere 300,000 voters, tries to dictate who will be PM.

Likud MK: Has Lapid ever received 60,000 likes on a post?

'Lapid, stop the boycotts'

New Right chairman Naftali Bennett attacks Yair Lapid: True leaders unite the people.

'Lapid, stop the boycotts'

UTJ MKs to seek permission to meet with Lapid

Haredi MKs to meet Rabbi Haim Kanievsky to ask permission to meet Yair Lapid to discuss possible unity government.

UTJ MKs to seek permission to meet with Lapid

Yair Lapid: Netanyahu 'trying to drag country into 3rd election'

At Blue and White meeting: 'One person preventing formation of liberal unity government. When faced with choice, country comes first.'

Yair Lapid: Netanyahu 'trying to drag country into 3rd election'

Lapid: Why didn't Netanyahu annex the Jordan Valley before?

'What stopped Netanyahu from annexing the Jordan Valley during his previous 13 years in office?' Lapid slams PM's unilateral annexation plan

Lapid: Why didn't Netanyahu annex the Jordan Valley before?

Lapid: We won't sit in Netanyahu's government

Blue and White leader vows not to be a part of Netanyahu's government but doesn't rule out including Likud in a unity government.

Lapid: We won't sit in Netanyahu's government

Yair Lapid: 'It's time for Netanyahu to leave the stage'

Blue & White leader Lapid says that what stood out from the incident in Ashdod was the sentence: 'It's time for the PM to leave the stage.'

Yair Lapid: 'It's time for Netanyahu to leave the stage'

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How much do the haredim cost us?

United Torah Judaism launches video to shatter haredi stigma, under heading 'How much the haredim save us.'

How much do the haredim cost us?

What happens if again no party can form a government?

How do Yair Lapid and Stav Shafir relate to a scenario in which the current elections end just like the previous ones?

What happens if again no party can form a government?

Lapid: An unsuccessful election trick

MK Yair Lapid blasts PM: Netanyahu has been Prime Minister for 13 years, who stood in his way of applying sovereignty in the Jordan Valley?

Lapid: An unsuccessful election trick

Lapid: 'Bibi's become serial loser'

'The man who said, "What I want, I get", doesn't get. Didn't win elections. Didn't get majority in Knesset. Didn't form government.'

Lapid: 'Bibi's become serial loser'

Lapid: 'Camera Law' is just a racist distraction

'The submissive rhinos are just following the orders of that extremely corrupt person,' says Democratic Union.

Lapid: 'Camera Law' is just a racist distraction

Deri: We are on the right, there is no more left

Shas chairman blasts Yair Lapid: He's not worthy of being a minister in the government.

Deri: We are on the right, there is no more left

Gantz promised Ashkenazi: You'll be prime minister after me

Benny Gantz, Blue & White chair, promised Gabi Ashkenazi would replace him as PM - without consulting Yair Lapid. Blue & White: 'Utter lie.'

Gantz promised Ashkenazi: You'll be prime minister after me

Haredi MKs blast 'incompetent' Gantz

UTJ leaders fire back after Gantz declares he will act to form coalition without the haredim.

Haredi MKs blast 'incompetent' Gantz

Yair Lapid: I will be Prime Minister

Blue and White's #2 hopes Netanyahu will step down after the election, attacks senior Yamina members.

Yair Lapid: I will be Prime Minister

Lapid: Jewish sovereignty not possible in Judea and Samaria

'Blue and White won't sit in government with Netanyahu, says Yair Lapid, mocking PM's pledge to annex Jewish towns in Judea and Samaria.

Lapid: Jewish sovereignty not possible in Judea and Samaria

Gantz suspends campaign - Lapid blames Netanyahu

Blue and White chairman Gantz suspends campaign after Hezbollah missile barrage in the north. Minutes later, Lapid attacks Bibi.

Gantz suspends campaign - Lapid blames Netanyahu

Yair Netanyahu: Likud will form government with Gantz

PM Netanyahu's son reportedly tells associate of Ayelet Shaked that Likud will "expose her leftism."

Yair Netanyahu: Likud will form government with Gantz

Yisrael Beytenu signs vote-sharing agreement with Blue and White

MK Liberman: 'Agreement is technical issue, we don't want to lose a Knesset seat.'

Yisrael Beytenu signs vote-sharing agreement with Blue and White

Lapid: Iran deal endangers world peace

Blue and White leader meets with Japanese ministers, emphasizes importance of canceling 'Iran deal.'

Lapid: Iran deal endangers world peace

'When I hear Yair Lapid, I feel hurt on a personal level'

A haredi member of the Election Committee speaks up: 'Lapid uses racist, anti-Semitic language. I walk down the street, people curse at me.'

'When I hear Yair Lapid, I feel hurt on a personal level'

Gafni: We will never sit with Lapid

Leading UTJ MK Moshe Gafni blames Benny Gantz for anti-haredi video, says Lapid has become a 'burden' on the Blue and White party.

Gafni: We will never sit with Lapid

Litzman: We won't go with Gantz, only Netanyahu

"Lapid proved for two years as finance minister that the ‘money’ video isn’t a joke," haredi deputy minister says. Lapid: Video is humorous.

Litzman: We won't go with Gantz, only Netanyahu

Haredi MK: Why are Gantz, Yaalon & Ashkenazi silent?

United Torah Judaism MK: 'The fact that Blue and White leaders haven't thrown Lapid out makes them complicit in his divisive discourse.'

Haredi MK: Why are Gantz, Yaalon & Ashkenazi silent?

Draft Law: It just won't go by force

If one wants to make a real change in the attitude of the haredi public towards the State, it must come from dialogue and mutual respect.

Draft Law:  It just won't go by force

Netanyahu:

'Yair Lapid mustn't be allowed to be Prime Minister'

PM attacks anti-haredi video posted by Lapid's party; Benny Gantz also criticizes his party leadership colleague.

'Yair Lapid mustn't be allowed to be Prime Minister'

Benny Gantz comes out against Lapid's anti-haredi video

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz: 'The strength of Israeli society lies in its unity - secular, religious, and left and right.'

Benny Gantz comes out against Lapid's anti-haredi video