Yesh Atid
News and updates about Yesh Atid

Govt: Hareidi Men's Enrollment in Nat'l Service a Positive Move
Govt. officials praised a decision to admit 1,300 young hareidi men to the National Service program, while critics slammed the decision.

Political Left Down to 34 Seats
A new poll shows the left wing failing to win voter support while religious parties grow.

High School Elections Crown Lapid Victorious
Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid party might not be leading in the country's latest polls, but for Blich High School, Lapid is number one.

Labor List Criticized as ‘Extreme Left’
The Labor list is already being criticized from the right and center as “extreme,” poor challenger to Netanyahu.

Livni Motivated by Ego, Says Lapid
Former Kadima chairwoman Tzipi Livni was motivated by her ego in choosing to form a new party, says Yesh Atid chairman.

Leftists Accuse Livni of 'Ego' Politics
Likud calls her irresponsible and lacking in sense, while Labor and Yesh Atid say her ego is too big.

Leftists Dismayed Over 'Extreme' Likud List
Leftist parties express their dismay as Likud members place the more nationalistic candidates at the top of the party's Knesset list.

Israeli Elections:The Russian and the Charmer

Judea and Samaria Residents Reject Lapid Speech
Residents of Judea and Samaria slam Lapid's plan to keep ‘settlement blocs’ while evicting smaller communities.

Lapid: No Dividing Jerusalem
Yesh Atid party head says Golan is Israel's. Rabbi Shai Piron named as party's number two man.

Former ISA Head to Resign From Bank Post, Run on Lapid List
Former ISA head, Banker and Consultant Yaakov Perry will enter politics with center-left Yair Lapid.

Lapid Predicts 22 Seats for His Party
Yair Lapid predicts his Yesh Atid party will receive 22 seats in the next election, says Israel needs and wants change.

Lapid: I Don't Hate Hareidim
Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid: I don't hate any Jew in the world. Torah study is important and doesn't contradict with national service.

Lapid: Netanyahu Has No Interest in Achieving Peace
Yair Lapid gives his first public interview, accuses Netanyahu of making Israel "look leprous around the world."

Lapid: Bring Down This Bad Government
Yair Lapid calls the current government "corrupt" and says that it should be brought down.

Yishai: Lapid is Like the Wolf in Little Red Riding Hood
Shas Chairman Eli Yishai criticizes Yair Lapid, says he "is anti-hareidi but he knows how to hide it."
