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Liberman takes shot at Lapid:

'There's no way to compromise on judicial reform'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman rejects idea of negotiating with coalition on the planned judicial reform.

'There's no way to compromise on judicial reform'

Ben-Gvir answers Lapid:

'I'm fixing the damage you left behind'

National Security Minister responds to opposition leader's criticism, says he is still working at 2 AM, then comes in to work again at 7 AM.

'I'm fixing the damage you left behind'

Lapid: Where is Ben-Gvir?

Opposition leader cites recent high-profile crimes, accuses National Security Minister of being unqualified for the job.

Lapid: Where is Ben-Gvir?

Yair Lapid:

'We will not hold a dialogue on the Levin reform'

Lapid continues to attack the government: This is not a reform, Levin has been proposing it for 15 years.

'We will not hold a dialogue on the Levin reform'

Report: Netanyahu seeking to bring Lapid, Gantz into government

Political official says PM giving 'extremists' free rein to entice opposition leaders to join govt. to serve as a counterbalance.

Report: Netanyahu seeking to bring Lapid, Gantz into government

Tel Aviv

Thousands protest new government

According to police estimates, 100,000 protestors are currently participating in the demonstration.

Thousands protest new government

Straight talk: Israel's need for judicial reform

Israel's court rules on economic, security, political and demographic issues. And it is chosen undemocratically. Op-ed.

Straight talk: Israel's need for judicial reform

'Fighting for our country'

Lapid to attend left-wing demonstration on Saturday night

Opposition leader calls to demonstrate against the government: Let's protect our beloved country from the destruction of democracy.

Lapid to attend left-wing demonstration on Saturday night

Plan to expand Nof Zion shelved at US request

Lapid says Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, showed responsibility in shelving plan to expand Jerusalem neighborhood during Jake Sullivan visit.

Plan to expand Nof Zion shelved at US request

Lapid: Fire Deri or else there will be a constitutional crisis

Opposition parties demand Netanyahu fire Shas chairman following court verdict disqualifying him from serving as a minister.

Lapid: Fire Deri or else there will be a constitutional crisis

Lapid, Histadrut chief hold secret meeting

Opposition leader meets at his home with Arnon Bar-David, tries to recruit him to the fight against the government's judicial reform.

Lapid, Histadrut chief hold secret meeting

Lapid’s lament: ‘There’s only one truth, and the rest is a lie’

The reductive portrait of Israelis’ connection to the Jewish state painted by the country's opposition leader is beyond the pale. Opinion.

Lapid’s lament: ‘There’s only one truth, and the rest is a lie’

Lapid responds to Netanyahu:

'You did not receive a mandate to destroy democracy'

Opposition leader fires back after PM justifies judicial reform: The majority of the public are opposed to a hasty and destructive reform.

'You did not receive a mandate to destroy democracy'

Lapid to Police Commissioner:

'Treat the protesters with respect, don't use water cannons'

Opposition leader writes to Police Commissioner ahead of protests: The demonstrators should be treated with respect.

'Treat the protesters with respect, don't use water cannons'

Lapid slams Pres. Herzog for not criticizing gov. enough

Opposition leader says President must come out more forcefully against Justice Minister's planned judicial reforms

Lapid slams Pres. Herzog for not criticizing gov. enough

Lapid: This is how democracy falls in a day

Opposition party leaders furious after MK Tzvika Fogel calls for them to be arrested for their attacks on judicial reforms.

Lapid: This is how democracy falls in a day

MK Fogel: Arrest Lapid, Gantz for treason

Tzvika Fogel says opposition MKs' talk of 'civil war' crosses line from protest to treason.

MK Fogel: Arrest Lapid, Gantz for treason

MK Fogel: "Gantz and Lapid, two whiners inciting sedition"

On Ben-Gvir's demand that protesters who block roads be arrested: "I want all protesters to be treated the same."

MK Fogel: "Gantz and Lapid, two whiners inciting sedition"

Lapid on Levin's reforms:

'This isn't judicial reform, it's extreme regime change'

Opposition leader accuses Justice Minister Yariv Levin of 'destroying democracy' with proposed judicial reforms'

'This isn't judicial reform, it's extreme regime change'

Ayman Odeh to Yair Lapid: Your govt. killed 114 Palestinians

Hadash-Ta'al chairman says he regrets not being the one to bring down the previous government, slams 'arrogance' of center-left.

Ayman Odeh to Yair Lapid: Your govt. killed 114 Palestinians

Report:

Netanyahu's office targeting Bennett and Lapid's appointments

Netanyahu's associates reportedly looking for employees recruited during previous government, replace them with Netanyahu loyalists.

Netanyahu's office targeting Bennett and Lapid's appointments

Yair Lapid's vacation:

'Instead of manning the barricades, you're flying off?'

While protesters demonstrate outside the Supreme Court, Lapid and wife fly off to Paris.

'Instead of manning the barricades, you're flying off?'

Minister Chikli: Lapid the spearhead of the BDS movement

Diaspora and Social Equality Minister says opposition leader being terribly irresponsible with criticism of new government overseas.

Minister Chikli: Lapid the spearhead of the BDS movement

Ambassador Erdan:

'Lapid ignored me in the last year'

Israel's UN Ambassador: Lapid and his office have not been in direct contact with me in the past year.

'Lapid ignored me in the last year'

The Israeli left does not respect Israel's democracy

The left lost the election but does not seem to be able to accept that loss and is forgetting how to play by the rules. Op-ed.

The Israeli left does not respect Israel's democracy

Lapid refuses to shake Netanyahu's hand at swearing-in

Outgoing PM leaves Plenum rather than witness swearing-in of Benjamin Netanyahu.

Lapid refuses to shake Netanyahu's hand at swearing-in

Prime Minister Lapid:

'We pledged to capture Jerusalem bomber - and we got him'

Prime Minister Yair Lapid touts capture of Arab terrorist behind deadly bombing attack in Jerusalem.

'We pledged to capture Jerusalem bomber - and we got him'

Heads of opposition parties:

'We will fight together against the government'

Heads of opposition parties announce fight against the new government, which they define as "dark and anti-democratic."

'We will fight together against the government'

'The battle is not over': Israel foils massive bomb attack

Prime Minister Lapid lauds Israeli security forces after terror cell plotting bombing attack uncovered.

'The battle is not over': Israel foils massive bomb attack

Prime Minister Lapid sends Christmas greetings

'The friendship we share is not only about our history here in Israel. It is also about the future,' states the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Lapid sends Christmas greetings

Lapid gives sweeping denunciation of emergent coalition

Departing Prime Minister Yair Lapid has issued a harsh critique of the policies emerging in Netanyahu's coalition agreements.

Lapid gives sweeping denunciation of emergent coalition

Police investigating after wine, money sent to Yair Lapid

Package containing wine, knife, 1,800 euros addressed to PM Lapid sent to Knesset mail.

Police investigating after wine, money sent to Yair Lapid

Lapid to IDF Chief of Staff:

'The citizens continue their daily lives thanks to the IDF'

PM Lapid meets Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi and the IDF General Staff Forum.

'The citizens continue their daily lives thanks to the IDF'

Likud bill would strip Bennett, Lapid of benefits as former PMs

MK Nissim Vaturi proposes bill to strip benefits of former PMs who served for less than 2 years, such as being buried at MT. Herzl.

Likud bill would strip Bennett, Lapid of benefits as former PMs

Lapid expresses condolence for PA teen allegedly shot by IDF

It is not clear why the 16-year-old was standing next to an armed terrorist during a firefight with IDF forces in Jenin.

Lapid expresses condolence for PA teen allegedly shot by IDF

Lapid: Netanyahu, 3 MKs must be barred from voting on 'Deri Law'

Outgoing PM slams incoming coalition's intention to pass legislation allowing Aryeh Deri to serve as a minister despite his conviction.

Lapid: Netanyahu, 3 MKs must be barred from voting on 'Deri Law'

Prime Minister Lapid joins protest against new government

'This will be the most extreme, crazy government in Israel's history.' PM Lapid joins protest against incoming Netanyahu government.

Prime Minister Lapid joins protest against new government

Op-ed:

Lapid and friends use demonization to incite a civil war

The campaign against the incoming government is undermining Israel at home and abroad. Op-ed.

Lapid and friends use demonization to incite a civil war

PM Lapid: No one will investigate IDF soldiers

Israeli prime minister slams Al Jazeera's plans to file criminal complaint against Israel at The Hague.

PM Lapid: No one will investigate IDF soldiers

Netanyahu: Lapid, Gantz spreading 'lies and fear-mongering'

PM-designate responds to criticisms of his incoming government and the coalition deals he signed.

Netanyahu: Lapid, Gantz spreading 'lies and fear-mongering'

Lapid to Likud: Cancel deal with Avi Maoz

Outgoing PM to incoming PM: You call what I've said seditious? You ain't seen nothing yet.

Lapid to Likud: Cancel deal with Avi Maoz

Lapid: Netanyahu sold out the country to the 'hardalim'

Outgoing PM fumes at coalition accord between Religious Zionism and Likud.

Lapid: Netanyahu sold out the country to the 'hardalim'

Lapid:

'We need a strong, disciplined army'

PM holds security situation assessment in the Judea and Samaria Division: The government gives full backing to our soldiers.

'We need a strong, disciplined army'

Netanyahu blasts Lapid:

'He's trying to incite a rebellion among officers and mayors'

Netanyahu blasts Lapid over letter calling not to cooperate with MK Avi Maoz. Lapid: I won't receive lessons in democracy from you.

'He's trying to incite a rebellion among officers and mayors'

MK Rothman attacks Lapid:

'Illegal to call on municipalities not to cooperate with gov't'

MK Simcha Rothman attacks outgoing PM Lapid for open letter to municipalities: 'Criminal offense and worse than attack on the Capitol.'

'Illegal to call on municipalities not to cooperate with gov't'

Democracy?

PM Lapid: 'Don't cooperate with Education Ministry department'

'This is an extremist, racist, homophobic, dangerous party, don't cooperate so long as they control Ed. Min. unit,' outgoing PM Lapid says.

PM Lapid: 'Don't cooperate with Education Ministry department'

Lapid on Jenin operation: 'This is the way to fight terrorism'

'Activity of the IDF, security forces, in Jenin is direct continuation of uncompromising policy on fight against terrorism,' PM Lapid says.

Lapid on Jenin operation: 'This is the way to fight terrorism'

Lapid on Iranian threat:

'Along with our partners, we will act as we see fit'

Prime Minister participates in joint drill of US and Israeli air forces, observed various strategies for dealing with threats from Iran.

'Along with our partners, we will act as we see fit'

Netanyahu's unusual request from the Prime Minister's Office

Prime Minister-designate requests that all the drivers of the Prime Minister's convoy who worked with Bennett and Lapid be replaced.

Netanyahu's unusual request from the Prime Minister's Office

Lapid: 'Aryeh Schupak was murdered simply because he was Jewish'

Outgoing PM Lapid promises Israel will catch terrorists behind Jerusalem bombings. 'Israel has been dealing with terrorism since founding.'

Lapid: 'Aryeh Schupak was murdered simply because he was Jewish'

Lapid tells Likud voters: You are a minority in new govt.

Outgoing PM accuses incoming government of being 'extremist, seeking to create a discriminatory halakhic state.

Lapid tells Likud voters: You are a minority in new govt.

Lapid: We struck Iran far from our borders

Outgoing PM speaks of his government's achievements and efforts to counter the Iranian threat at his final Cabinet meeting.

Lapid: We struck Iran far from our borders

Matan Kahana to Lapid:

Banning gender-based separation is secular coercion

Response to PM Lapid who scoffed: 'It's not Iran here.'

Banning gender-based separation is secular coercion

Israel records highest number of terror victims since 2008

With the Lapid government weakening Israel's deterrence, the country experienced its worst wave of terror attacks in more than a decade.

Israel records highest number of terror victims since 2008

Report:

Netanyahu in talks with Lapid, Gantz for unity government

While the Likud negotiates with right-wing parties, Netanyahu is reportedly maintaining alternate track with center-left parties.

Netanyahu in talks with Lapid, Gantz for unity government

Lapid: We won't abandon our soldiers to FBI investigation

Outgoing PM at swearing-in of the 25th Knesset: 'IDF soldiers will not be investigated by FBI or any foreign body or country.'

Lapid: We won't abandon our soldiers to FBI investigation

Report:

Lapid spoke with Qatari Foreign Minister

The call follows last week's announcement of agreement on direct flights for soccer fans to watch World Cup.

Lapid spoke with Qatari Foreign Minister

How much did Lapid's residence cost the Israeli taxpayer?

In just four months, security for Prime Minister Lapid's residence cost in the millions of shekels, report says.

How much did Lapid's residence cost the Israeli taxpayer?

Lapid: 'Israel strongly rejects Palestinian resolution at UN'

'The way to resolve the conflict does not pass through the corridors of the UN or other international bodies,' PM Yair Lapid says.

Lapid: 'Israel strongly rejects Palestinian resolution at UN'

Poll:

Most of Lapid and Gantz's voters prefer unity government

Poll conducted for Channel 12 News: 76% of those who voted for anti-Netanyahu bloc support a unity government.

Most of Lapid and Gantz's voters prefer unity government