Opposition leader Yair Lapid claims that if he had continued to serve as Prime Minister, Hamas would not have carried out the October 7 massacre. "During my tenure, the border was quiet."
Ben-Gvir pushes for united front against hostage deal as Lapid pledges support to ensure it passes.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid calls for a "Home Front Cabinet" to address missile victims, business aid, and compensation. "The opposition would be happy to appoint a representative on its behalf."
Opposition leader Yair Lapid visited the site of a recent Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv today, and delivered a statement contrasting Israel and its allies with the Iranian regime.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid posted a video on social networks about the backing for Operation Rising Lion: 'There will be time for criticism, now we have a war to win.'
Opposition leader Yair Lapid arrived at his son's apartment, which was damaged during a missile barrage on Tel Aviv, and said that shards of glass fell on the bed of his 1-year-old granddaughter.
Opposition leader says Iran's nuclear ambitions and terror sponsorship left Israel no alternative to military action.
Opposition leader accuses the prime minister of losing the support of the Trump Administration following America's recent moves in the Middle East.
Finance Minister states, 'The State of Israel does not fund humanitarian aid for the citizens of Gaza. Period.'
Spokesperson for Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects claim by Opposition Leader Yair Lapid that Israel is secretly paying for the humanitarian aid that is entering Gaza.
MK Eisenkot asked if he would agree to be Naftali Bennett’s deputy or run with Lapid and responds: “I will do whatever is necessary to serve the achievement.”
For clarity’s sake, will the media, military, and judicial elites soon rename our country the “People's Republic of Israel” or the “People's Democratic Republic of Israel” like China and North Korea? Sadly, the elements are all there. Opinion.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid offers invitations to the Independence Day torch lighting ceremony to families of hostages and survivors of captivity. However, they have already been invited by the Families Forum.
The Opposition Leader delivered an address claiming that he has information that there is a fear of a political assassination and that the Shin Bet director is the most probable target.
Multiple ministers denounced the Supreme Court today for its handling of the hearing regarding the dismissal of Ronen Bar.
Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid slams Defense Minister Israel Katz, says he will be 'stained forever if he advances Draft Evasion Law.'
Negev and Galilee Minister Itshak Waserlauf slams opposition MKs Benny Gantz, Yair Lapid, for calling for rebellion and attempting coup in undemocratic fashion.
Former MK Zvi Sukkot approached the Ethics Committee with a request to discuss the opposition leader's call for a tax revolt and claimed it constitutes a criminal offense and encourages anarchy.
At rally calling for hostages' return, Yesh Atid chief MK Yair Lapid calls for 'tax rebellion,' urges civil disobedience; Democrats chief MK Yair Golan calls to 'paralyze the economy.'
Prime Minister blasted by opposition after charging that "the leftist Deep State weaponizes the justice system to thwart the people's will."
MK Yair Lapid claims Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to fire ISA chief Ronen Bar is 'paranoid, clear conflict of interest.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marked International Women's Day and called out what he called 'misogynistic attacks' on female ministers.
In a scenario where a party led by Naftali Bennett runs, alongside a joint slate of Yesh Atid and National Unity led by Eisenkot, they together achieve 45 seats.
'His attack was not just ugly, it crossed red lines,' says PM's wife Sara Netanyahu about Yair Lapid, following his remarks against Orit Strock:
Yisrael Beytenu Chairman MK Avigdor Liberman criticises Opposition Leader for saying he should "get a raise" for looking at Minister Orit Strock.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid faced backlash for derogatory remarks about Orit Strook in a podcast.
Yair Lapid’s dangerous plan for Egypt controlling Gaza, followed by “Pay-to-Slay” Palestinian Authority controlling Gaza, is lunacy
Egypt again dismisses opposition leader's proposal suggesting that it take control of Gaza: Any proposals that circumvent the constants of the Egyptian and Arab stance are rejected and unacceptable.
Egyptian sources reject plan for Gaza proposed by opposition leader Yair Lapid, which would see Egypt accepting responsibility for Gaza for 15 years.
MK Simcha Rothman rejects alternative plans for the Gaza Strip such as that proposed by MK Yair Lapid, and calls on Israel to adopt Trump's plan, both for the day after and to 'open the gates of hell' on Hamas.
Lapid presents Washington with an addendum to Trump's plan for the day after the Gaza War; Egypt to rule Gaza for 15 years.
Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid attacks Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, says he isn't interested in bringing hostages home.
Opposition Leader Lapid accuses religious parties of refusing to convene the Cabinet to vote on the hostage deal on Shabbat. The haredi and religious parties deny the accusation.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid promised Prime Minister Netanyahu political support for a potential hostage deal, emphasizing the importance of bringing hostages back home as a moral imperative.
MK Idan Roll, who resigned from Yesh Atid and formed his own faction, launches his new book, says the rules in Israeli politics should change so that deserving and good people can join the Knesset.
Israel Police open investigation into incitement against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, MK Yair Lapid.
The Israeli opposition leader’s hysterical rant about representing “the majority” gives new meaning to stupid ideas. Opinion.
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid dismisses recent moves by Ireland against Israel as 'criticism' and not antisemitism, leading Foreign Minister to respond, 'Shame on you, Yair!'
'We must not generalize and assume that all Arabs in the country are supporters of terrorism,' MK Tzvi Succot tells Yair Lapid and Ha'aretz.
Opposition Leader says the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in Syria demonstrates the need to create a strong regional coalition, with Saudi Arabia and the Abraham Accords countries to deal with regional instability.
Representatives of bereaved families from Forum Hagvura met with opposition leader Yair Lapid and implored him to tone down public discourse.
Opposition leaders made a statement to the media following Netanyahu's decision to dismiss the Defense Minister | Lapid appealed to the coalition: 'Do not support Gallant's dismissal'
Opposition MKs condemn firing of the defense minister in the middle of the war while coalition MKs praise the move as necessary for victory.
New poll finds that Prime Minister Netanyahu leads on the question of suitability for the role of Prime Minister, but the coalition he leads does not reach 61 seats.
Yair Lapid and Avigdor Liberman praise the IDF, but blast the government over the targets chosen to be attacked: We should have exacted a much heavier price from Iran.
Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries bring MK Yair Lapid Four Species, Tanya, at his office.
Opposition chief MK Yair Lapid rejects idea of a unity government, claiming that he 'doesn't trust' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that Netanyahu 'doesn't want' unity.
National Security Minister responds to opposition leader who accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of torpedoing efforts to form a unity government.
Opposition leader accuses PM of lacking a soul for not using his claimed negotiating skills to go to Egypt and negotiate a hostage deal in person.
A senior official calls on those leaking information from government meetings to express their positions publicly: 'I tell them - tell the public what you think. don't hide.'
Following the report on Lapid's collaboration with Deri to promote a law against Jewish ascent to the Temple Mount, journalist reminds us that Lapid once said: 'It's ours. The Temple Mount is ours.'
Opposition leader says his limits on how far he is willing to go to secure a hostage deal are the parameters of the deal currently on the table.
After a break of ten years, Aryeh Deri and Yair Lapid collaborate to promote a bill prohibiting ascent to Temple Mount. MK Amit Halevi: 'They are harming the State of Israel.'
Opposition leader responds to Turkish President's threats to invade Israel: The world, and especially NATO members, must strongly condemn his outrageous threats against Israel.
Channel 12 News poll finds that the majority of the Israeli public believes that Benjamin Netanyahu is the most suitable person for the position of Prime Minister, with Netanyahu prevailing over Yair Lapid, Benny Gantz and Naftali Bennett.
Israeli politicians from across the spectrum thanked Biden for his support for Israel, after he announced that he would withdraw from the presidential race.
The opposition leader sought to condemn incitement to violence but simultaneously attacked Prime Minister Netanyahu in a way that belittled the incitement against him.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid has declared that his party will support a prisoner exchange agreement even if it means preserving the coalition.
Opposition leader congratulates George Latimer, who won the Democratic primary in New York and defeated Israel critic Jamaal Bowman.
36% say Bennett is more suitable for the role of Prime Minister, compared to 28% who think Netanyahu is more suitable. When compared to Gantz, both Netanyahu and Gantz receive the same percentage of support.
