Yair Lapid

Shaked presents Lapid's deception

Justice Minister responds to Lapid's claims that the proposed draft law is the same as the one that the previous government approved.

'IDF and Chief of Staff support draft outline'

Yair Lapid says his party will support the draft law if it remains in its present form, but not if it is changed at all.

Labor leader: Why should I take part in a crybaby campaign?

Labor Chairman Gabbay slams Yesh Atid Chairman for claiming 'fake news' and making a 'crybaby campaign.'

Netanyahu: Will I get an apology?

PM wonders whether MK Yair Lapid and ex-Minister Moshe Yaalon will apologize for their accusations against him over the Submarine Affair.

'When will Lapid apologize for his lies?'

Likud party responds to Yesh Atid Chairman's criticism of PM, who testified today in Submarine Affair. 'How can you believe a word he says?'

Lapid: Netanyahu's job is to give in

Yesh Atid chairman calls on haredi parties to refuse extra funding if it comes at the expense of children with disabilities.

Lapid: Netanyahu dividing Israel

Yesh Atid leader says he backs PM's moves against Iran in Syria, but opposes Netanyahu's actions at home.

Lapid: The world stands with the Golan

MK Lapid calls on US, Europe, to recognize Israeli sovereignty in the Golan Heights, says Israelis from left and right support the move.

Lapid claims orchestrated disinformation attack against him

Yesh Atid chairman attacks Netanyahu and ministers for declaring Hamas victory, accuses Netanyahu of spreading 'fake news'.

'Israel will respond to Gaza mortar attacks'

Israeli leaders call on foreign powers to condemn terrorist attacks on towns near Gaza border, vow military response to provocations.

Lapid: 'There's an attempt to undermine rule of law

'There are two Netanyahu's: Statesman who brought embassy to Jerusalem, and haunted man sitting at night writing articles.'

Lapid:

'Netanyahu's identification with Republican party is dangerous'

Yesh Atid chief slams Israeli government for allegedly allying itself with Republican party. 'We could have a big problem in 2020.'

When Lapid gave credit to Netanyahu

Yesh Atid Chairman complements PM on his efforts for US embassy move to J'lem. 'Whoever cannot give credit loses right to criticize.'

'We all know Iran is lying'

Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid tells EU ambassadors Iran nuclear deal is bad in its current form, more needs to be done to stop Iran, Hezbollah

Lapid wants Trump to stay in nuclear deal

Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid says Trump should mobilize international approval before scrapping 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.

Haredi MK to Lapid: A kippah alone is meaningless

MK Yaakov Asher mocks Yair Lapid for wearing a kippah in the streets of Berlin: A kippah is a symbol that has no meaning without content.

'EU lets Hezbollah bring rockets to aim at Israel'

Yair Lapid shows German parliamentarians how Hezbollah political wing uses legitimacy given by the EU to support terrorism in Middle East.

Lapid wears a kippah and demonstrates in Berlin

Yesh Atid Chairman joins Berlin 'kippah march' against anti-Semitism. 'I bought the biggest kippah I could find and went to demonstrate.'

Yesh Atid faction head refuses to join anti-Zoabi effort

MK Ofer Shelah refuses to join in Yesh Atid's efforts to boot Hanin Zoabi from the Knesset.

Lapid wants controversial Arab MK booted from the Knesset

Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid declares he will support legislation emabling controversial MK Hanin Zoabi to be removed from the Knesset.

Poll: Likud stable at 30, Yesh Atid falls to 19

Newly formed party led by Orly Levy nets 5 seats, as Labor falls from 24 to just 13 mandates.

Where did Lapid really serve in the IDF?

Amid inconsistencies about his IDF service record, Lapid insists he was drafted into the Air Defense Command before leaving due to asthma.

MKs meet with JNF to encourage inclusion in Israel

JNF representatives, Knesset members, meet to discuss inclusion of people with disabilities.

Lapid: 'Netanyahu preoccupied only with investigations'

'There isn't one person in Israel who thinks Prime Minister really cares about draft question or budget.'

Effigy of haredi IDF soldier hung in Jerusalem

Police remove second effigy in 12 hours, opposition MK demands coalition speak out against incitement.

Lapid:

'I never said I wasn't Milchan's friend'

Yesh Atid chairman insists there was no reason for him to submit a conflict of interest document regarding his ties with Arnon Milchan.

Lapid urges EU to ban Hezbollah

Yesh Atid chairman lobbies EU to put Hezbollah's political wing on terror watchlist.

Netanyahu: Abbas continues to run away from peace

Israeli politicians blast Abbas remarks at UN. Bennett: I advise Abu Mazen to focus on creating a practical future.

INTO THE FRAY: Coup d'état?

Poll: Likud 28, Yesh Atid 22

Poll taken following police recommendation to indict Prime Minister shows coalition stable, retaining majority with Likud as largest party.

Lapid: Netanyahu can't be prime minister

Yesh Atid chairman rejects claims he had personal relationship with filmmaker Arnon Milchan, says Netanyahu should resign.

Poll: Likud stronger after police recommendations

New poll finds Likud up from previous poll. 45% of respondents say Netanyahu should resign.

'The Opposition refuses to accept the will of the People'

Deputy Foreign Minister responds to police recommendation that PM be indicted. 'Attorney General is being pressured to indict at all costs.'

Coalition chairman: Lapid is a 'sneaky tattletale'

Coalition Chairman David Amsalem says Yesh Atid Chairman Lapid is 'not a great saint,' police cannot overthrow government in a democracy.

'A disgrace that Lapid is the main witness'

Politicians from across the political spectrum respond to police recommendations that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu be indicted.

Lapid: I testified like any law-abiding citizen

Yesh Atid chairman responds to reports that he was one of the key witnesses against Netanyahu.

'We need dialogue with the haredim'

Yesh Atid chairman says everyone should be able to educate their children the way they wish, encourages dialogue with haredi community.

Even Lapid's voters wouldn't want him as prime minister

Even Lapid's voters don't want him as prime minister

Centrist Yesh Atid is gaining power, but no one really wants a one-issue party with a lax stance on security running the country. Opinion.

PM Netanyahu slams Polish law: History cannot be changed

PM Netanyahu, Pres. Rivlin, and MKs slam Poland for new bill to jail those who mention Poland's role in the Holocaust.

Labor chief blames Supermarket Law for plunge in polls

Avi Gabbay says Supermarket Law to blame for Labor's plunge in the polls, pushing voters to back Lapid's perceived anti-haredi stance.

Lapid to Balad MKs: Suspend yourselves

Yesh Atid leader: Knesset is not a safe haven for corruption.

Lapid: Abbas prefers to be a victim

Yesh Atid Chairman welcomes Pence to Israel. 'Not only the government welcomes him, but so does the Opposition.'

Liberman: Better Netanyahu than Lapid

Yisrael Beytenu leader vows to support Netanyahu as PM in next Knesset.

Lapid: Expose agreements between PM and haredim

Yesh Atid chairman demands that Netanyahu and haredi parties be forced to reveal agreements on budget approval and Litzman appointment.

Lapid tops Netanyahu in latest Knesset poll

Yesh Atid opens up five-seat lead over ruling Likud party in new poll, as left reaches near parity with Israeli right.

US sets up anti-Hezbollah task force

US Attorney General sets up unit to investigative Hezbollah in wake of report that Obama admin shielded terror group from prosecution.

'Lapid is Meretz wrapped in an Israeli flag'

Education Minister rips Yesh Atid chief's opposition to Israeli sovereignty over Judea, Samaria. 'He's Meretz wrapped in an Israeli flag.'

Will Yair Lapid be Israel's next prime minister?

Survey shows MK Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid party as receiving one Knesset seat more than PM Netanyahu's Likud party.

Shaked rebukes Lapid

'You are a disgrace to the Knesset'

Justice Minister slams opposition MK for vowing to appeal to Supreme Court against Recommendations Law.

'A high school dropout can't be Prime Minister'

Haredi MK pushes bill requiring PM to have college degree. Bill seen as targeting Yair Lapid - who dropped out of high school.

Lapid: We'll give up isolated settlements

Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid says he's willing to sacrifice 'isolated settlements' in exchange for Jerusalem, settlement blocs.

'Avi Gabbay was also under house arrest'

Gila Gamliel rips Lapid and Gabbay for flip-flopping on status of Jerusalem, reminds that police also once investigated Gabbay.

Lapid: Obama needs to return his Nobel Peace Prize

Ex-Finance Minister says Obama must return Nobel Peace Prize he won in 2009 if reports that he shielded Hezbollah from prosecution are true.

'We are talked about in terms of a Final Solution'

MK Yair Lapid slams silence at Iran's threat to eradicate Israel, calls on world to recognize united Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Poll: Netanyahu has double-digit lead over Gabbay, Lapid

Likud leads Yesh Atid, Zionist Union in latest poll, with Netanyahu holding double-digit leads over Avi Gabbay and Yair Lapid.

Poll: 'All-star' dream team led by Lapid could topple Netanyahu

New poll shows that union of center-left, center-right led by Yair Lapid could defeat Likud - and form viable ruling majority.

Lapid to Labor Chairman: My grandfather wasn't a Jew?

Yesh Atid Chairman attacks Avi Gabbay's statement that the Left has forgotten what it means to be Jewish.

Lapid calls MKs 'Rottweilers'

Yesh Atid chairman tells PM to "call off Rottweilers," including coalition chairman. Meretz MK slams Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria

British minister apologizes for meeting with Netanyahu

Conservative UK minister apologizes for unauthorized meetings with Israeli leaders during trip to Israel. 'My enthusiasm was misread.'