Yair Lapid

Prime Minister Lapid speaks with Turkish President Erdogan

Turkey's president congratulates Lapid on becoming premiership, while Israeli premier thanks Erdogan for cooperation in foiling terror plots

Lapid: We need an alternative to occupying Gaza

'We will rise up and kill anyone who seeks to kill us, but we need an alternative to occupying Gaza or facing endless rounds of fighting.'

Danon: Lapid has no mandate to give up Jerusalem to Biden

Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN says Biden Admin. knows current Israeli govt. is weak and will extract concessions on Jerusalem.

Lapid: This will be a historic week

PM addresses upcoming visit by US President Joe Biden on Wednesday.

Jordan's King Abdullah holds phone call with PM Lapid

PM Lapid, King Abdullah II, speak about regional issues, wish each other congratulations.

UAE President congratulates PM Lapid on taking office

Prime Minister Yair Lapid speaks with the President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

US Secretary of State speaks with Lapid

The Secretary reaffirmed the US's unwavering commitment to its partnership with Israel, Israel’s security, and countering shared threats.

Lapid: I told Macron the Iranians don't want a deal

PM tells INN: Govt. to build in settlements only with natural growth, no new settlements.

Macron tells Lapid to resume talks with PA

PM Lapid meets French President, tells him world must unite to stop Iranian terrorism, nuclear threat.

Watch: Rare footage of Lapid getting KO'd in boxing match

The man who has reached the pinacle of Israeli politics started out as a movie star, and made a number of memorable stops along the way.

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PM Lapid Welcomed at Charles DeGaulle Airport

Lapid was welcomed at Charles DeGaulle Airport by Israeli Ambassador to France, Israeli Ambassador to the OECD and a French honor guard

Lapid heads to France to voice Israeli concerns on nuclear deal

PM Lapid's trip to France expected to focus on Iran and Hezbollah.

Danon: I'm very worried by Lapid's inexperience

Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN tells INN Biden Admin. is taking advantage of new PM to make demands they would not make of Netanyahu.

Lapid: IDF will fight terror whenever, wherever necessary

Prime Minister responds to US examination of bullet which killed journalist which proved inconclusive as to who fired it.

Lapid's request to attend Gafni wedding politely refused

PM congratulates UTJ chairman Moshe Gafni on his granddaughter's wedding after being refused permission to attend.

US antisemitism envoy makes first trip to Israel, meets new PM

'The fight against antisemitism is a top priority,' PM Lapid tells antisemitism envoy Lipstadt.

PM meets Health Minister:

No new COVID restrictions despite rise in hospitalizations

Israeli government 'closely monitoring' summer rise in COVID cases, says Prime Minister Lapid, during COVID assessment.

Prime Minister Yair Lapid opens his first cabinet meeting

"Citizens of Israel are entitled to a government that functions uninterruptedly," Lapid stresses.

Lapid and his wife to move to secured area in Jerusalem

PM Lapid and wife Lihi will sleep near Prime Minister's Residence, in a secured apartment.

Lapid:

'The State of Israel is more important than every one of us'

Interim Prime Minister Yair Lapid makes first statement to the media since taking office.

How are global media covering Yair Lapid's appointment as PM?

As Israel heads to 5th election cycle, world media finds its bearings in switching from 'Prime Minister Bennett' to 'Prime Minister Lapid.'

Watch: Israel & Saudi Arabia involved in security negotiations

Israel is trying to strengthen ties with the Saudis, in part as a way of bolstering the anti-Iran alliance in the region.

"Israel has no better friend"

Blinken welcomes Israel's new PM Lapid

'Our commitment to Israel’s security remains ironclad,' US Sec. of State Blinken says.

Israel's president meets incoming Prime Minister Yair Lapid

After modest ceremony marking transfer of power, incoming Prime Minister Yair Lapid meets with President Herzog and the First Lady.

Bennett, Lapid, hold modest handover ceremony

'This country does not belong to any one person. Guard it well, and may G-d watch over you,' outgoing PM Bennett tells incoming PM Lapid.

Yesh Atid MK:

'Haredim will be an integral part of a govt headed by Lapid'

"Lapid has undergone a transformation," says MK Simon Davidson. "He now sees haredim differently."

Watch: Bennett accidentally takes Lapid's phone, hilarity ensues

During today's Knesset session in which Lapid was handed over the reins as Prime Minister, he realized he was missing a key accessory.

It's official:

Knesset dissolves, election date final

Election called for Nov. 1, Yair Lapid to become acting prime minister at the stroke of midnight.

Lapid to move into villa 200 meters from PM's Residence

Villa previously housed Guatemalan embassy, Netanyahu's security guards.

Yesh Atid wants to dissolve Knesset as soon as possible

Bennett to meet Shaked today as the 2 longtime allies face tensions over announcement of dissolution of the Knesset.

Biden to meet with Netanyahu during next month's visit

US President's three days in Israel will feature meetings with Lapid, Bennett, and Netanyahu, the leader of the opposition.

Lapid to face competing pressures on Iran policy

Lapid must formulate Iran policy when he takes office this week, faces IDF support for Iran deal, Mossad opposition to it.

Government collapse

Lapid to take over as prime minister this week

Foreign Min. Lapid may hold first Cabinet meeting as Prime Minister this coming week.

Lapid:

Israel-Turkish cooperation has saved lives from Iranian attacks

Foreign Minister meets his Turkish counterpart after Turkey foils Iranian plot to kidnap former Israeli ambassador.

Watch: Who is Yair Lapid?

The one-time amateur boxer and popular TV personality is about to take over the reigns as Israel's next leader.

Biden will do everything he can to help Lapid

Despite outrage about interventions in its own elections,expect Washington to pull out the stops to try to sabotage Netanyahu.Op-ed

'Long time coming' - Israelis react to new elections

Some expressed jubilation with the government's collapse, while others said nothing would change and more elections would be a bigger waste.

Don’t read this article

In the current Israeli political reality, everything is personal. Gone are the days when politicians argued over policy and ideology. Op-ed.

Deri reveals:

'We had 61 votes without Orbach'

One day after announcement of new elections, Shas chairman says "it is possible to form a new government next week".

The Knesset must protect Jerusalem from Lapid and Biden

Lapid may well agree to a PA consulate in Jerusalem when Biden asks for it. Op-ed.

Op-ed:

It was clear that the coalition would fail

Haiting Netanyahu wasn’t enough to keep a group that agreed on little else together. Op-ed.

Biden's Israel visit to take place as scheduled

US President still plans to visit Israel next month despite collapse of the government. He will meet with Lapid, who will take over as PM.

Bennett: We did everything we could to save the govt.

PM addresses nation after announcing end to 24th Knesset, says Judea and Samaria law and resulting 'chaos' led to decision.

Knesset dissolves: Lapid to become Prime Minister

After numerous crises and efforts to preserve it, coalition to be dissolved. New elections to be held in October.

Senior govt. source:

'Arab party should be in coalition, but not relied on'

Senior figure says Bennett-Lapid govt. proved people with opposing views ca n sit together, Netanyahu must not be rewarded for bad behavior.

Terror Threat in Turkey:

Yair Lapid expected to visit Turkey Thursday

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid to meet Turkish Foreign Minister during state visit, amid ongoing Iranian terror threat.

Madness and irony in Israeli politics

Yes, the current coalition is a circus, but it has also shifted the electorate further to the right. Opinion.

Revenge? Lightning-quick anti-Netanyahu legislation

Foreign Min. Lapid, Justice Min. Sa'ar, aim to pass anti-Netanyahu bill - with the aid of the Joint Arab List.

Lapid: If you have a flight to Istanbul, cancel it

Foreign Minister says Israelis in Turkey at risk of Iranian attack. 'No vacation is worth your life.'

Lapid: I thank the Al-mighty for privilege of serving country

To which Gideon Sa'ar replied: "I thank the Al-mighty that Lapid thanks the Al-mighty."

Lapid blasts Rinawie Zoabi:

'No one gave in to some delusional document'

Foreign Minister: Anyone who endangers this government from within will pay a price for it.

MK Zoabi:

'Lapid promised right of return for 2 villages from 1948'

MK Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi says Foreign Minister promised her residents of 2 villages who fled in 1948 would be allowed to return.

Will the gov't last another month? Experts say: 'Not likely'

The Bennett-Lapid government has lasted longer than expected but the time of 'reckoning' seems to be upon us.

Foreign Min.: 'Whoever isn't happy with the coalition can leave'

Foreign Min. Lapid promises to 'do everything to ensure government survives,' claims Netanyahu government will 'break apart democracy.'

Former adviser to Livni, Breaking the Silence joins Yesh Atid

Media personality Mia Bengal joins the Yesh Atid party's media team, previously worked for Tzipi Livni, advised groups such as Yesh Din,

Lapid to Sa'ar: Do you want to solve problems or dismantle gov?

Justice Minister furious after Judea and Samaria law fails to garner enough support to pass in the Knesset.

Minister Yair Lapid:

'We have a functioning government'

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid believes the government will continue to function and that the opposition will not be able to topple it.

Blinken calls for probe into death of Al Jazeera journalist

Secretary of State also notes US support for "two-state solution" in conversation with Foreign Minister Yair Lapid.

Lapid expresses condolences over Texas shooting to Blinken

Minister of Foreign Affairs Yair Lapid expresses shock at Texas mass shooting in discussion with Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Lapid:

'We're opening a new chapter with Turkey'

Foreign Minister hosts Turkish counterpart during the first visit by a senior level Turkish official in 15 years.