Yair Lapid

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.

Lapid: EU Ban Will Promote Terrorism, Not Peace

The EU ban on areas beyond the 1949 Armistice Lines will encourage terrorists who don't want peace talks, warns Lapid.

Arutz Sheva Interview

Lapid: EU Boycott 'Bad Decision for Everyone Pro-Peace'

Finance Minister responds to EU boycott decision in an interview with Arutz Sheva

MK Cohen: Hareidi Jews Would Make Great Firefighters

Aerial firefighting is a career path MK Amnon Cohen sees working for hareidi-religious Jews

Activist Slams Lapid, ‘You’re Worse than Netanyahu’

Organizer of ‘social justice’ rallies declares Lapid a disappointment, calls for new protests.

Lapid: Not Too Many 'Chazon Ish'-Type Sages Around Today

Finance Minister Yair Lapid said that he was not looking for a fight with the hareidi community, but to help them

Netanyahu to Port Unions: The Monopoly is Over

Netanyahu, Lapid and Katz announce opening of two new ports. ‘2,000 men can’t shut down the country anymore.’

Litzman Attacks Lapid: He Knows Nothing about Economy

Litzman calls Lapid ignorant, and wonders why he could cancel dental care for children, but not a tax hike.

Labor MK: Hareidim Just Want to Make a Decent Living

MK Erel Margalit criticizes those who discriminate against hareidim based on their physical appearance.

Lapid Renews Finance Ties with PA

Israel-PA talks still on hold, but finance ministries are already meeting.

Lapid: Hareidi Jews Aren’t Even Looking for Work

Finance Minister says hareidi men, Arab women ‘not even in the equation’ when it comes to employment.

Lapid: In Case You Missed it – Cottage Cheese is Cheaper

Finance Minister takes pride in reduced price of cottage cheese. High prices sparked 2011 boycott movement.

Yechimovich: Lapid Lets Govt. 'Stiff' On Debts to Businesses

Finance Minister Yair Lapid is at it again, says MK Shelly Yechimovich, this time trying to "shaft" small businesses. Lapid disagrees.

Liquor Tax? I Didn't Do It, Says Finance Minister(s)

Don't blame him for the increase in taxes on cheap liquor, Finance Minister Yair Lapid said Monday

Lapid's Latest 'Edict': Less Housing Aid for Hareidi Families

Two key criteria that enabled hareidi families to receive aid from the government for the purchase of an apartment were eliminated Monday

Critics: Lapid Liquor Law 'To Help Out His Cigar Smoking Pals'

Beginning Monday, prices on some alcoholic beverages in Israel will shoot up – while the cost of others will come down

‘Lapid Taking Food from Children’s Plates’

MKs condemn, ridicule planned cut to child benefits.

Lapid: Israel, PA Should ‘Talk Until the White Smoke Comes Out’

Yair Lapid shares his views on Israel-PA talks, settlements, and his friendship with Naftali Bennett.

Lapid: Bennett is Wrong on Palestinian State

Finance Minister Yair Lapid says he disagrees with Economy Minister Naftali Bennett about the idea of a Palestinian state.

'Lapid Hitler Photo Contributes to Anti-Semitism Worldwide'

JNF issues harsh condemnation after a photo was published on Facebook depicting Israeli Minister of Finance Yair Lapid as Adolf Hitler.

Lapid Wants ‘Rebel’ Likud MK Out

Lapid seeks ouster of Likud ‘rebel’ who took him to task for inexperience.

Lapid Hitler Facebook Image Goes Viral, Stirs Outrage

Facebook image of Finance Minister Yair Lapid wearing Nazi uniform and looking like Hitler goes viral, causing outrage.

Feiglin: I Found the Money – We Spent It on Oslo

Feiglin: We’ve heard how much ‘settlements’ cost, let’s see how much the political left costs.

Knesset Approves First Reading of State Budget

After a heated debate, Knesset approves first reading of budget for 2013-2014 by a majority of 58 to 44.

Ketzaleh: Bennett and Lapid will Unite

Arutz Sheva CEO says he may return to politics, because current leadership lacks vision.

Knesset to Approve 2013-2014 Budget Today

Knesset plenum expected to ratify two-year budget in the first reading, but it will be modified.

Israel, PA Agree to Resume Economic Cooperation

Finance Minister Yair Lapid and PA counterpart agree to resume economic times frozen since November.

Lapid Attempts to Restart Israel-PA Economic Talks

Lapid, PA counterpart may restart Israel-PA economic talks.

Deri: ‘Asher, Chaim and Riki’ Are All Feeling the Pinch

Deri: The ‘everyday Israelis’ Lapid loves to mention are all suffering, thanks to new economic decrees.

Lapid: I'm Committed to 'Two-State Solution'

Finance Minister tells French Foreign Minister his party is committed to the “two-state solution” to end the Israeli-Arab conflict.

Lapid Skips Vote on VAT for Vacation in Paris

Finance Minister skips a vote on the rise in the VAT, raising the ire of the opposition.

Labor Calls to MKs: Don’t Vote for ‘Coward’s Tax’

Labor head slams Lapid’s plan to raise the VAT as “coward’s tax,” proposes an alternative.

Lapid to Hareidi Men: We Need You

Lapid tells hareidi men, ‘If Iran gets a nuclear bomb, it’s happening to you, too.’

MK Slams Lapid ‘Panic Attack’ on Economy

Labor MK slams Lapid as he drops planned meetings in favor of hareidi enlistment debate. ‘No celebrity discount.’

Bennett: 'Lots of Love' Needed in Dealing With Hareidim

Bayit Yehudi leader Naftali Bennett urged members of the government and MKs to project calm over issue of hareidi integration

Lapid: Equal Army Service or this Gov't is History

Finance Minister Yair Lapid flexes political muscle, calls on coalition partners to “stop playing this game.”

Poll: 66% Say Lapid Shouldn't be Prime Minister

According to a new poll released Tuesday, two thirds of Israelis do not believe that Yair Lapid has what it takes to lead the country

Lapid Publishes Budget Q-and-A

Finance Minister reveals how budget changes will affect students, the middle class, the poor, and more.

Lapid: I Won't Fall for Left's Negotiating Mistakes

Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid emphasized that he was much more of a "hawk" on the PA peace process than many on the left believe him to be.

Minister Lapid: No Building Freeze in Judea, Samaria

In NYT interview, Finance Minister says he supports “natural expansion” of settlements.

Israelis Protest Against Budget, Netanyahu's Expenses

Israelis protested against the state budget as well as against the increase in the budget of the Prime Minister’s residence.

Lapid Told: Don't Raise VAT on Sabbath

MK Nisan Slomiansky asks Finance Minister to change plan to update VAT Friday at midnight.

Lapid: The Public is 'Lucky' to Have Me

Finance Minister Yair Lapid called Shas leader Aryeh Deri “a liar” in an interview Thursday.

Piron on Deri: A Simple Conversation Turned into a Storm

Education Minister stresses that the cut in funding of Shas's schools will happen when his public hareidi schools are established.

Shas Claims Victory; Lapid: Not So Fast

Finance Minister says hareidi leader Deri's press statements are "a clear lie."

MK Kalfa: Budget Cuts Won't Cut Too Deep

MK Zvulun Kalfa, a member of the Knesset Finance Committee, reassured Israelis that despite the proposed budget, things wouldn't be too bad.

Budget of Shas Schools Will Not be Cut

Deri, Piron and Lapid agree to postpone the planned cuts in Shas's network of schools.