Yesh Atid

Knesset House C'tee approves:

MK Idan Roll leaves Yesh Atid

Knesset House Committee approves request of MK Idan Roll to leave the Yesh Atid party. 11 Knesset members vote in favor, one abstains.

MK Idan Roll:

'Current politicians have turned the Knesset into a closed club'

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.

New 'National Majority' faction

MK Idan Roll resigns from Yesh Atid

MK Roll informs Opposition Leader Yair Lapid of his resignation from Yesh Atid, calls for a "constructive opposition" that will bring about "political renewal."

Yesh Atid to cover Gallant's absence in Knesset votes permanently

Yesh Atid sees that Gallant getting closer to its ranks serves it politically. 'When there's a chance of the government falling - Gallant will participate fully.'

Poll:

A party led by Bennett causes Lapid and Gantz to crash

i24NEWS poll finds: In a scenario where Naftali Bennett runs as leader of a new party, his party wins 29 seats at the expense of National Unity and Yesh Atid.

Yesh Atid MK:

'A government can not lean on the United Arab List'

MK Idan Roll, whose party in the past leaned on the Islamist party's support, said that such a situation 'threatens the ability to keep Israel a Jewish state and endangers a plethora of national interests.'

Hostage's father to Lapid:

'Shoulder the burden and join the government'

Eli Shtivi, the father of hostage Idan Shtivi who was taken to Gaza, attended the Yesh Atid party meeting and called on Lapid to immediately join the government in a move of unity.

Regev criticized over pro-government statements

Transportation Minister criticized after saying the government has "done amazing things" in relation to its handling the situation in the north and the south.

Because of Otzma Yehudit MK

Yesh Atid refuses to sign October 7-related legislation

Lapid refuses to sign proposed bill to commemorate victims of Hamas attack because it was initiated by Otzma Yehudit MK Yitzhak Kroizer.

Yesh Atid voters reject Lapid's condemnation of blocking trucks

A new survey shows that among soldiers who voted for Yesh Atid, a significant percentage do not approve of party leader Yair Lapid's stance on the delivery of humanitarian supplies to Gaza.

Yesh Atid primaries:

Lapid re-elected as chairman, but not by a wide margin

Lapid wins the support of 52.5% of those with the right to vote in the primaries for the party leadership, but his opponent, MK Ram Ben Barak, scores significant achievement by garnering 47.5% of the votes.

Yesh Atid to A-G:

'Remove MK Ofer Cassif from the Knesset'

MKs Ron Katz, Meir Cohen and Mickey Levy urge Attorney General to speed up the legal proceedings against MK Ofer Cassif on charges of assaulting police officer.

Likud's tempting offer for Yesh Atid

A senior Likud minister offered to give up the Ministry of Justice to enable Yair Lapid to join the coalition. Chairman of Yesh Atid: 'I will join if Smotrich and Ben Gvir are out.'

Report:

Yesh Atid offered Ben-Gvir's ministry

Likud officials reportedly offer senior positions to Yesh Atid, Yisrael Beytenu parties in exchange for joining a unity government. Likud denies reports.

Book by former MK found in home of Hamas terrorist in Gaza

Former Yesh Atid MK Ofer Shelah says terrorists were using his book to learn more about Israeli society.

'You abandoned them'

Yesh Atid MK blames Smotrich for October 7th massacre

MK Meir Cohen claimed the government was responsible for the massacre. Smotrich: 'I wasn't the one who applauded Gaza disengagement.'

Yesh Atid MK admits:

Until now, the party has not been democratic

MK Ram Ben Barak explains the significance of the upcoming primaries in his party.

Levin causes controversy with municipal candidate endorsement

Justice Minister draws criticism after praising the Likud candidate for the Herzliya mayoral race.

Lapid: Primaries for my position, not for party list

Yesh Atid's leader declares that there will be primaries only for leading the party, not to replace MKs.

Yesh Atid MK:

'When Netanyahu proposes a unity government, we'll talk'

'If there is a way to save the State of Israel, I'm in favor of seriously discussing it," MK Elazar Stern says.

Yesh Atid MK: I support unity government with Netanyahu

MK Elazar Stern says option of unity government will be considered if Netanyahu suggests it - despite MK Lapid's statements to the contrary.

Yesh Atid MK to INN:

'I will never sit with Netanyahu, he is an arch criminal'

MK Ram Ben Barak on reasonableness cause: Anyone who cancels the reasonableness cause is someone who plans to do unreasonable things.

'This is worse than what is happening in Jenin'

Yesh Atid MK Boaz Toporovsky presents grim statistics about traffic fatalities in Israel.

Police station commander bashed for not dispersing demonstration

Online comments allege that the Modi'in police station commander refrained from dispersing a protest due to family ties to Yesh Atid.

Yesh Atid threatening to topple negotiations on judicial reform

Despite efforts to coordinate demands, discrepancies revealed between Yesh Atid, National Unity, on demands in judicial reform negotiations.

Yesh Atid MK won't deny offer to haredim

MK Moshe Kinley Tur-Paz won't deny report that Bennett-Lapid government promised haredi parties over NIS 1 billion in exchange for vote.

Official in Yesh Atid:

'Netanyahu needs to decide if he is serious'

Yesh Atid Party demands that decisions regarding the Judicial Selection Committee be made at the beginning of next week.

Lapid presents universal service bill which would draft haredim

Opposition leader calls lack of haredi military service an 'open wound' in Israeli society, hints issue part of reform negotiations.

Likud officials:

'Yesh Atid sabotaging judicial reform talks'

Likud accuses Yesh Atid of bringing unrelated issues to negotiations at President's Residence, being more extreme than National Unity party.

Yesh Atid calls for creation of Israeli constitution

Party of opposition leader Yair Lapid says it called for significant reform during negotiations at President's Residence.

MKs Confirm:

Yesh Atid, Labor considering mass resignation from the Knesset

MKs mulling plan to force Israel into constitutional crisis by having all Opposition lawmakers resign from the Knesset en masse.

Yesh Atid MK 'eulogizes' democracy in Knesset speech

MK Simon Davidson blasts Levin reform: The funeral will leave Jerusalem and take place during the third reading of the legal coup.

Yesh Atid MK to INN:

'Don't portray the protesters as left-wingers'

MK Meirav Cohen: The desire to preserve democracy has nothing to do with being on the right or the left.

Longtime Yesh Atid MK to step down

MK Yoel Razvozov announces he will be resigning from the Knesset at the end of the month. He will be replaced by Shelly Meron.

Israel's ambassador to Canada quits in protest of new government

Former Yesh Atid MK-turned ambassador joins ambassador to France in resigning position to protest new government's policies.

Suspect arrested for making death threats to Yesh Atid MK

MK Elazar Stern receives death threats from anonymous caller. Police identify and arrest suspect.

Yesh Atid MK:

'A sad day for Israeli democracy'

MK Vladimir Beliak: A dangerous, racist, extreme and disorganized government has arisen here. We will do everything to shorten its days.

Yesh Atid MK to INN:

'Congratulate the government? I'm actually mourning'

MK Moshe Turpaz: Today is a day of celebration for democracy, but I feel that the majority of Israeli citizens should be worried.

Filibuster woes:

Coalition agrees to vote in new Speaker tomorrow

The opposition planned a long filibuster, the coalition threatened legal action. Eventually, they agreed to postpone the vote.

Opposition 'Peace Talks:'

If Netanyahu can work with Tibi, we can work together

Opposition parties attempt to reconcile after post-election infighting in order to oppose incoming right-wing government.

Yesh Atid

Yesh Atid already submits 17 bills

MK Toporovski: "We will fight united ... until we replace the extremist government with the government of change."

Yesh Atid MK:

'The Override Clause is an assassination of the Supreme Court'

MK Vladimir Beliak says his party will lead a fighting opposition, and is certain the opposition can be brought together.

Shocking report:

Lapid advisor-oil exec. brother pressured maritime border deal

Hillel Koverinsky, who holds no official government position attempted to convince members of the government to vote for the agreement.

Lapid:

'We are in a momentum and everyone sees it'

PM at Yesh Atid election headquarters: We need to get one more seat and we won.

Yesh Atid MK on rise of right:

'Hitler rose to power democratically'

Yesh Atid's MK Ram Ben Barak compared the rise of a right-wing government to that of Adolf Hitler then stated: "I am not comparing"

Rift in the coalition?

Yesh Atid rules out government led by Gantz

Officials from ruling Yesh Atid party say they will never join government led by Gantz - even if he can break apart right-wing bloc.

Poll: Yesh Atid up to 27 seats

With a week to go before the election, a new poll shows Yesh Atid pull within 4 seats of Likud, neither side having a 61-seat majority.

Tension on the left:

National Unity calls on Lapid to stop attacking his own side

The party has sent the request to Yesh Atid members after the latter alleged that the former would be willing to sit with Netanyahu.

Lapid: We won't allow Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount

PM makes appeal to Israeli Arab sector to vote for Yesh Atid in the upcoming elections.

Yesh Atid blasts Netanyahu:

'An opposition leader who only cares about himself'

Yesh Atid and Likud trade barbs after Netanyahu refuses to attend briefing on Lebanon maritime border agreement.

Elections Committee denies petition against Channel 14

Prime Minister Lapid's Yesh Atid party submitted the petition against the right-leaning channel & will be charged 20,000 NIS in court fees.

Yesh Atid minister won't rule out gov't with Joint Arab List

Economy Min. Orna Barbivay won't rule out forming a coalition which relies on the Joint Arab List.

Political analyst:

Lapid's political camp attempts to silence rght-wing media

Political analyst Amit Segal slams Yesh Atid petition against Channel 14, points to history of attempts to silence right-wing media outlets.

Yesh Atid: Channel 14 is a Likud election outlet

Yesh Atid demands recognition of Channel 14 as a Likud election outlet. Channel 14 invites Lapid to be interviewed instead of boycotting it

Yesh Atid MK: Soon TV announcers will be religious

'Those who respect an Arab woman with a veil can't tolerate a religious Jewish woman with a hair covering,' Religious Zionism MK retorts.

Lapid won't back disqualification of Balad Party

PM's Yesh Atid Party will not support the disqualification of Balad chairman despite backing such initiatives in the past.

Yesh Atid:

'Joint List split opportunity for Tibi, Odeh to moderate'

Yesh Atid officials say they hope split of Balad party from Joint Arab List will allow remaining parties in list to move towards the center.

Yesh Atid submits election slate

The slate includes two former IDF generals, two former police superintendents and a former deputy head of the Mossad.

Yesh Atid website: Likud is the party of the Sephardim

Russian-language website of Yair Lapid's party deletes post saying 'Likud no longer represents all of Israel, is a Sephardic sectoral party'

Yesh Atid Knesset slate is almost unchanged

Prime Minister Lapid's party presents its slate for the 25th Knesset. Lapid blasts Netanyahu: His campaign tells you that Israel is at war.