Yair Lapid

Lapid Meets Influential Congressman, Stresses US-Israel Ties

Yesh Atid chairman expresses solidarity with Republicans during meeting with delegation headed by Peter Roskam.

Yair Lapid Blasts 'Visionless' Netanyahu

Yesh Atid chairman calls for new leadership, in a bid to become front-runner against Netanyahu in next prime ministerial race.

Lapid Predicts 'Next Election Will Be Me vs. Bibi'

Yesh Atid Chairman predicts that he and Binyamin Netanyahu will facing each other in the next race for the prime ministership.

Lapid Accuses Netanyahu of Deepening Social Rifts

'Anyone who exploits a terror attack which deepens the rift between citizens is not worthy of being Prime Minister,' Lapid fires.

Watch: Joint Israeli-Palestinian Prayer in Gush Etzion

The Gush Etzion Junction was the scene of a joint session, where rabbis, sheikhs, and MKs gathered together to pray.

Lapid Predicts New Elections by 2016

Yesh Atid chair plans to run for prime minister when the current government fails; adds that Jewish Home chose 'settlements over Judaism.'

Kibbutz Movement Lambasts Lapid for 'Inaccurate' Criticism

Yair Lapid slams Kibbutz Movement for inviting Breaking the Silence to event, but bungles facts on other organizations who attended.

Bennett Slams Lapid, Defends Netanyahu on Iran

Education Minister Naftali Bennett defended Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu from barbs being issued by Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid.

MK: Netanyahu's Iran Failure on 'Same Scale' as War

MK Ofer Shelah accuses Netanyahu of interfering in US politics ensuring Israel would remain outside 'circle of influence' on Iran deal.

Lapid: Iran Deal 'Greatest Failure of Foreign Policy, Ever'

Lapid slams PM again as he pushes for an inquiry into Iran deal. Likud minister shoots back: Lapid never left the government over it.

Lapid Demands 'Commission of Inquiry' Over Iran Deal

Yesh Atid chairman blames Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu for 'failing Israeli foreign policy' in Iran deal.

Lapid Says ICC is 'Anti-Semitic' and 'Hypocritical'

Yesh Atid chairman blasts ICC for reopening Marmara investigation.

'Chuck Schumer Will Vote for the Iran Deal'

Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid says 'I looked Schumer in the eye – I'm telling you, he'll vote for the deal.'

Lapid: Netanyahu Must Resign for 'Colossal' Iran Failure

Herzog united with PM against Iran deal, while Lapid continues to berate Netanyahu for worst 'foreign policy failure in Israel's history.'

Lapid Blames Netanyahu for Iran Nuclear Deal

Yesh Atid head says PM has 'responsibility for failure' as nuclear deal looms Monday, blaming him for harming ties with US and causing deal.

Lapid: Bibi Must Resign if Iran Nuke Deal Signed

Yesh Atid head says bad deal would be Netanyahu's failure, says Israel 'spits in the face' of US Jews with conversion decision.

Netanyahu: The UNHRC Isn't Interested in the Facts

Prime Minister Netanyahu blasts UNHRC's decision to endorse "war crimes" report against Israel.

MKs Slam Oren's Claim Obama Obsessed with Pleasing Muslim World

MK Michael Oren under fire from fellow Israeli politicians in the wake of second op-ed attacking US President's relationship with Israel.

Lapid Warns Israel Has 'Lost the Ear' of the White House

Yesh Atid chairman says reports Netanyahu was invited to the White House only after Iran deal are a bad sign for everyone.

MKs Left and Right Blast Kotler Over Criticism of Regev

MKs from right and left criticize actor Oded Kotler, who compared Likud voters to "straw-chewing beasts".

Lapid Backs Bennett Against 'Bacterial' Pro-Terror Play

Yesh Atid head throws weight against play about Arab terrorist who abducted and mutilated 19-year-old soldier, saying it 'erodes' the state.

Lapid: On BDS, There is No 'Right' or 'Left'

Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid on Wednesday met with American diplomat Robert Malley, and discussed, among other things, BDS

Lapid Appeals to American Jews to Fight BDS

Yesh Atid chairman turns to Jews in New York, says the fight against BDS cannot continue without America's help.

Lapid: Orange CEO Has 'A Lot of Chutzpah'

MKs in Israel were up in arms over comments by Orange CEO Stephane Richard that he would end the company's franchise contract if he could.

Lapid Speaks Out Against UK Students' Boycott of Israel

Yesh Atid chairman calls on British government to condemn the student union's decision to boycott Israel.

Lapid: Netanyahu is Managing a Kindergarten, Not a Government

Yesh Atid chair blames Prime Minister for dividing Foreign Ministry duties, making Israel vulnerable to those who wish to delegitimize it.

Likud: No One Offered Lapid the Foreign Ministry

Likud again denies that Netanyahu offered the Foreign Ministry to Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid.

Lapid Reveals Netanyahu Offered Him Foreign Ministry

Yesh Atid head confirms surprising reports given his 'putsch' attempt against PM that led to elections, vows to be next prime minister.

Report: Netanyahu Offered Lapid the Foreign Ministry

Unnamed sources tell Channel 2 that PM Netanyahu offered Yair Lapid to join his coalition and become Foreign Minister.

Minister Katz: Striking Dock Workers Will be Arrested

Transportation minister lashes out at port workers over their sudden strike ignoring court, warns they are 'sabotaging economy.'

Lapid Bashes FIFA for 'Hypocritical' Vote on Israel

'Who is FIFA threatening to boycott? Not human rights violators Iran, Syria, or Saudi Arabia, but Israel,' Lapid lashes out on Facebook.

Lapid, Netanyahu Meet For the First Time Since Elections

Lapid expresses disappointment over scaling back laws regarding haredim, reiterates he has no intent to join government.

Lapid Issues No-Confidence Motion in New Government

Claiming new gov't has failed to truly commit to fighting poverty, Yesh Atid raises no-confidence motion days after gov't's formation.

Zionist Union Warns: Opposition Lacks Cohesion

Zionist Union sources say divide between Yisrael Beytenu and Joint Arab List may be too deep for opposition to make any real traction.

Litzman: Anyone Can Join the Coalition - Except Lapid

United Torah Judaism MK welcomes expansion of government to more than 61 MKs, unless it's Yesh Atid that joins.

'Lapid Never Objected to Cabinet When He Was Finance Minister'

Likud MK Ze'ev Elkin notes that Yair Lapid's appeal follows a government with even more ministers, quips Lapid's math must be poor.

Left Lashes Out at Netanyahu over Expanding Government

Herzog claims battle between Netanyahu and Israel has begun, while Lapid stresses Yesh Atid will fight new measure any way it can.

Lapid: Zionist Union Would Make the Haredim the Same Offer

Yesh Atid chairman blasts the Zionist Union for failing to criticize the make-up of Netanyahu's new coalition.

Lapid Livid Over Enlarging of Cabinet, Threatens Legal Action

Likud announces Knesset vote on enlarging the cabinet from 18 ministries to 20, evoking threats from Yesh Atid.

Lapid Warns PM: I Will Turn to High Court if Ministries Added

Yair Lapid will run to the High Court to stop the government from adding ministries, he said Thursday.

Herzog: PM Dug Himself a Pit, I Will Not Throw Him a Rope

Labor leader Yitzhak Herzog insists Netanyahu should not count on him to bail out latest government when push comes to shove.

Lapid: 'Suckers' Lose Again as Yeshiva Students to Get IDF Pass

Yesh Atid MKs and supporters conducted a protest against the expected repeal of sanctions on yeshiva students who don't serve in the IDF.

Lapid: Netanyahu is Using Our Tax Money for Political Payoffs

Continuing rant against Likud's coalition deal with UTJ at Yesh Atid's faction meeting, Lapid stresses party will fight Bibi's 'bribes.'

Lapid Threatens Netanyahu with High Court Petition

If Netanyahu refuses to appoint health miniter, leaving minsitry in hands of UTJ, Lapid threatened, Yesh Atid will turn to High Court.

Yesh Atid Protests UTJ Coalition Agreement as a 'Sellout'

MKs and activists demonstrate in Tel Aviv against coalition deal which 'sells out' the nationalist camp and the State, they claim.

Left Blasts Netanyahu Over Coalition Agreements

Yair Lapid, Yitzhak Herzog and Tzipi Livni criticize coalition agreements with Kulanu and United Torah Judaism.

Lapid Blasts Coalition Agreement with UTJ

Yesh Atid chairman says Netanyahu caved in to the demands of "a non-Zionist party" in coalition agreement with United Torah Judaism.

Lapid Blasts EU Call to Label 'Settlement' Products

Yesh Atid chairman says labelling products from Judea and Samaria could wreak havoc on the entire Israeli economy.

Israeli Officials: Iran Deal an 'Historic Mistake'

Israeli officials say new framework deal with Iran "will make the world far more dangerous." Lapid, Herzog and Livni speak out as well.

Lapid to Netanyahu: Choose Anyone But Deri as Minister

Former Finance Minister begs Netanyahu not to choose Deri for Interior Minister, cites Shas chairman's jail stint for corruption.

Regev: Forget What Lapid Says, Increase the Number of Ministers

Likud MK rejects Lapid's criticism of the plans to change the law which reduces the number of ministers in the cabinet to 18.

Lapid: We Will Fight Netanyahu's Corruption

Lapid blasts Netanyahu for plans to increase number of ministers serving in his cabinet, calls on public to help fight this 'corruption.'

Yesh Atid Sees Haredi Rollback on Policies

Spokesman Yair Zavid says what Shas and UTJ want would cripple Haredi sector.

Lapid: We're Here to Stay

In post-election speech, Yesh Atid chairman says his party is here to stay after achieving double-digit figures in seats.

MK Litzman: We Will Undo the 'Damage' Lapid Did

Haredi parties hope to have a greater influence on the next government than they had on the previous ones, UTJ and Shas MKs said.

Lapid Warns Against Herzog-Haredi Alliance

Lapid slams 'corrupt political interest groups' behind haredi parties, claims only a strong Yesh Atid can prevent Herzog-haredi government.

'We Are Here to Fight for the State of Israel'

Centrist politicians Lapid and Kahlon come out to vote Tuesday, with Lapid focusing on Israel's future and Kahlon on his political past.

Lapid Lashes Out at Herzog, While Bennett Blasts Bibi

Elections are hours away and rival parties are making it a point to strike back at those trying to 'steal' their voters away.

Politicians Rally for Votes With Elections Hours Away

One day before elections, Netanyahu warns Right they must choose Likud to ensure victory, while Herzog stresses importance of change.

Herzog Points to 'Clash' with Yesh Atid

Labor head says votes for Lapid help Netanyahu, denies rotation with Livni damages party, says 'serious effort' needed to beat Likud.