Yair Lapid

Lapid Slammed for Hypocrisy over Blood-Donation Racism Row

Critics deride Yesh Atid head's 'outrage' over blood donor criteria - which were approved by one of his party’s ministers.

Lapid: Mess With the Ethiopian MKs and You Mess With All of Us

Yesh Atid head criticizes and threatens Magen David Adom for refusing to let an Ethiopian MK from his party donate blood.

Report: Yesh Atid to Block Vote Over Funds to Judea, Samaria

Finance Minister Yair Lapid reportedly to withhold funds as 'revenge' against Jewish Home for vetoing same-sex marriage bill.

Lapid, Bennett are 'Brothers' Again

Finance Minister explains he was only talking theoretically about pushing out Jewish Home from Coalition.

Lapid-Bennett Tension at 'Peak Level'

Newspapers report the pact between secularist Yesh Atid, religious Zionist Jewish Home, is in danger.

OECD Sec'y-Gen Praises Israeli Economy With Lapid

In joint press conference, Angel Gurria and Finance Min. Lapid discuss new OECD report on Israeli economy.

Labor MK to Lapid: Don't Play Games on Our Back

MK Eitan Cabel tells Finance Minister that the Labor party has no business in the coalition at the present time.

Jewish Home Unfazed by Lapid's Threat

Yesh Atid leader hints at booting religious Zionists from Coalition, MK Shaked says he's not prime minister.

Lapid: I'd Do Anything to Save Negotiations

Finance Minister hints he'd support removing Jewish Home from Coalition if 'peace talks' make headway.

Report: US Moves Closer to Israel's Stance in Peace Talks

US Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu for 3rd time in 24 hours; said to be response to PA refusals.

Avigdor Liberman to Meet with John Kerry in Washington

FM flying to US this week after talks resume with PA, as polls show Israeli confidence in US relationship plummeting.

Lapid on Israel-US Relations: 'Closeness Our Greatest Asset'

While Lapid admits in CNBC interview that nuclear deal with Iran is dangerous, he sees dispute with US over issue as temporary.

Lapid: No New Income Taxes Next Year

Income tax for Israelis will not rise next year, as had been planned, Finance Minister Yair Lapid said.

Bennett: No Need for Criminal Penalties on Hareidi Refuseniks

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid are having a disagreement on how to deal with hareidim who refuse to serve in the IDF

‘Likud Must Act to Save Torah World’ from Lapid

Jewish Home source says Likud must intervene to save yeshivas from Lapid’s budget freeze.

Lapid: Work Needed to Weaken Shekel, Fix Bureaucracy

Yair Lapid feels the pain of Israeli exporters, businesspeople, and workers, he told the Manufacturers' Association.

Top Economist Says Lapid Lied, Israel a ‘Paradise for Oligarchs’

Former Accountant General says centralization robs Israelis of purchasing power, puts country’s future at risk.

Report: Draft-Dodging Sanctions to Be Economic, Not Criminal

New draft law for hareidi-religious sector set to impose economic sanctions - not criminal punishment - against draft-dodgers.

Bennett: Israel An 'Economic Light to the Nations'

If we can't agree on politics, we can agree that 'Israel is a light in the global economic storm,' said Economics Minister Naftali Bennett

Lapid: Jerusalem Not on the Table

Finance Minister denies reports that Israeli team has offered to split Jerusalem.

Hareidi MK: Lapid Back to His Old Tricks

Hareidi MK dismisses Yesh Atid’s civil marriage bill. ‘Lapid trying to make the public forget his failure.’

Lapid: Cuts to Foreign Yeshiva Students Still Stand

Finance Minister: Until the criteria for forming an educational plan for yeshivot has been approved, no money will be allotted.

Bennett: Students Should Learn Technology, Not Law

The government is investing large sums of money to expand technology education programs

Lapid: We Must Fight Anti-Semitism

"Hate does not disappear. It is a horrible fact of life we should fight every day," Lapid tells World Jewish Congress.

Appointment Process of BOI Chief Was a 'Disaster', Admits Lapid

"I don't mind apologizing to Karnit Flug" for the lengthy appointment process, says Finance Minister.

Law to Build 150,000 Rental Units Moves Forward

Legislation to build as many as 150,000 rental units in Israel was approved for legislation by the government on Sunday

Netanyahu and Lapid Still Can't Agree on Bank of Israel Governor

PM and Finance Minister meet, don't agree on next Bank of Israel Governor. Official announcement expected by Sunday.

Jewish Home MK Fights for Foreign Hareidi Yeshiva Students

Jewish Home MK Nissan Slomiansky turns down an offer from Finance Minister that would leave hareidi students from abroad out to dry.

Lapid 'Dissatisfied' with Teva Layoffs

Finance Minister says he has spoken to Teva's CEO and asked him to reduce the number of employees the company lays off.

Report: Eleven More MKs Join Knesset 'Pot Party'

According to a report on Channel Ten, at least 12 of the 120 members of the Knesset have smoked marijuana at some point in their lives

Netanyahu Criticizes 'Leftist' Lapid

Finance Minister's failure to demand recognition of Jewish State is leftist view, will only prolong conflict, says PM in stormy phone call.

Lapid to Biden: Iran Should be Judged by Actions

Finance Minister Yair Lapid meets with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, discusses Iran and peace process.

Lapid: Israel Doesn't Need PA Recognition

In contrast to tough stance by PM, Yair Lapid says PA recognition of Israel as a Jewish State is not essential.

Ketsaleh: Netanyahu 'a Sheep in Wolf's Clothing'

Accusing the PM of weakness, former National Union party leader also attacks Naftali Bennett's alliance with Yair Lapid.

Lapid Denounces Anti-Semitic Incidents in Hungary

Hungarians share responsibility for the deaths of Jews during World War II, Finance Minister says in speech in Hungary's parliament.

Green Light to New Criteria for Yeshiva Funding

Education Minister Shai Piron hopes new criteria for funding will help undo the strangle hold on the countries religious Zionist yeshivot.

Finally: Promised NIS 65 Million to be Distributed to Yeshivas

A long awaited funding round of NIS 65 million for yeshivas in Israel will finally be distributed on Tuesday, Arutz Sheva has learned

Ariel: Govt. Plans to Spend Billions on Rental Apartments

The government hopes to build 150,000 rental units for Israelis in the next decade, and will spend billions to do it.

Lapid: 'Boycotting Rouhani Speech A Mistake'

Criticizing protocol set by the Prime Minister, Finance Minister Yair Lapid says Israel should not appear to be "a serial objector."

Lapid: Israel Dealing with 'Beastly People'

Finance Minister responds to the abduction and murder of 20-year-old soldier Tomer Hazan by a PA Arab terrorist.

Lapid on Syria and Iran: Words Are Not Enough

In the Middle East, "you have to have sticks with the carrots," Finance Minister tells CNN.

Holocaust Survivors in Poverty as Agency Sits on Their Assets

Agency in charge of restitution of pre-Israel property of Holocaust victims currently has billions in assets that are not being claimed.

Lapid Sorry, but Not for Budget Cuts

Lapid seeks forgiveness for failing to bring civil marriage, Sabbath busing, and hareidi enlistment to Israel.

Poll: Lapid Most Disappointing Politician of the Year

An overwhelming majority of Israelis believe that Israel's Finance Minister has failed to deliver on his key promises.

Bennett Slams Lapid on Hareidi-Bashing

Bayit Yehudi head has public criticism for his Coalition partner, Yesh Atid head Lapid.

Orbach: Bennett Fought Lapid for Yeshiva Budget

Orbach reports ‘bitter’ fight for yeshiva funding, calls to stop criticizing Bennett over cuts.

Lapid Adds Reform Judaism to ‘Jewish Identity’ Initiative

Lapid continues campaign for equal status for Reform, Conservative Jewish movements.

Opposition Slams Lapid for Child Allowance Cuts

"The well-fed government of Netanyahu, Lapid and Bennett chooses the easiest victims," charges Yechimovich.

Child Allowance Payments Hit All-Time Low

Finance Minister Yair Lapid celebrates delivery of one of Yesh Atid's central campaign promises - but not everyone is cheering.

Lapid Proud of ‘Historic’ Child Benefits Cut

‘We’re moving from benefits culture to work culture,’ Finance Minister boasts as child benefits are slashed.

Lapid: Building Announcement a 'Double Mistake'

Finance Minister Lapid ignores government population data showing that Israelis are flocking to Judea and Samaria.

Lapid: Critics Like 'Schnauzers Left Out in the Rain'

Finance Minister Yair Lapid writes his supporters that those who criticize are like “schnauzers who were left out in the rain.”

Poll: 78% Don't Trust Lapid as Finance Minister

Over three quarters of Israelis do not trust Yair Lapid to lead Israel's economy to prosperity and success, a poll showed.

Lapid, Katz Inaugurate New Tel Aviv-Ashdod Train Line

Lapid, Katz take a ride on the new 35-minute train to Ashdod.

Min. Steinitz: Min. Lapid 'Arrogant, Supercilious'

Strategic Affairs Minister still upset over incident in which Finance Minister demanded his ejection from a discussion.

New Bank of Israel Head Withdraws Candidacy

Just two days after his appointment was announced, Prof. Leo Leiderman withdrew his candidacy for governor of the Bank of Israel.

Lapid Suspends MK for Abstaining During Knesset Vote

MK Adi Koll went with her conscience and abstained on the Governance Bill, angering Lapid who suspended her.

MK Maklev: Netanyahu Caved to Lapid Ultimatum on Terror Release

Yair Lapid demanded that Binyamin Netanyahu cut funding for yeshivas in exchange for support on freeing terrorists, said MK Uri Maklev

Lapid: Rabbinate Irrelevant

Lapid: Rabbinate ‘irrelevant' - what Israel needs is civil marriage, gay marriage and freedom from religion.

Lapid Amused by ‘Lapidomator’ App

New app allows users to create their own Yair Lapid-style Facebook statuses.