Yair Lapid
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Yair Lapid, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Former Elad Mayor Israel Porush Warns of Imminent Civil War Among Ultra-Orthodox Youth
Israel Porush, former Elad mayor and ultra-Orthodox leader, warned young Haredi Jews in Jerusalem of an impending civil war with street violence, reflecting rising extremism withi…
New Poll Shows Likud Gains as Israel's Election Campaign Intensifies
A new poll ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset elections shows Likud gaining two seats to 30, Yisrael Atid steady at 23, and coalition blocs leading with 59 seats amid a fragmented pol…
Oman’s New Trade Ban Sparks Fears of Sesame, Tahini, and Coffee Shortages in Israel
Oman has banned shipments destined for Israel through its ports, disrupting imports of sesame, tahini, and coffee from East Africa. This trade ban, linked to regional tensions wit…
Yoav Segalovitz Nears Joining Mansour Abbas's Ra'am Party After Key Meeting
Former Knesset member Yoav Segalovitz is close to joining Mansour Abbas's Ra'am party after a lengthy meeting discussing cooperation and crime fighting in the Arab community. The…
MK Yair Lapid Accuses Population Authority of Discriminating Against LGBTQ Parents in Digital Services
MK Yair Lapid accused Israel's Population Authority of discriminating against LGBTQ parents by restricting online services to non-biological parents. He demanded equal treatment a…
Amichai Segal Reveals Multiple Offers for Knesset List Spots Ahead of October Elections
Political commentator Amichai Segal revealed he received multiple offers for reserved Knesset list spots from different parties. Ahead of Israel's October elections, he predicted…
Israeli Media Mourns Oren Nahari, Celebrated Historian and Commentator
Oren Nahari, a prominent Israeli historian and media commentator, has died, prompting widespread tributes. Colleagues praised his unique ability to link history with current event…
Gadi Eizenkot Surges Ahead in Polls as Netanyahu Bloc Collapses
A Channel 13 poll places Gadi Eizenkot ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu in Knesset seats and prime minister suitability, with the opposition bloc gaining strength. Party mergers show m…
MK Keti Shitrit Opens Up on Identity, Politics, and Personal Stories in Candid Interview
Likud MK Keti Shitrit gave a revealing interview discussing her Moroccan heritage, concerns about Jewish identity decline, political views, and personal stories from Beit Shemesh…
Gadi Eizenkot Urges Bennett and Lieberman to Back Largest Party to Replace Netanyahu
Political Analyst Amit Segal Estimates Netanyahu's Chances Below 50% for Next Prime Minister
Political analyst Amit Segal estimates Benjamin Netanyahu has just under a 50% chance to become Israel's next Prime Minister but predicts he will lose the upcoming elections. Sega…
MK Ram Ben Barak Condemns Jewish Settler Violence in West Bank, Calls for Administrative Detentions
MK Ram Ben Barak condemned Jewish settler violence in the West Bank as terrorism and urged the government to reinstate administrative detentions. He criticized the government's in…
House of the Likud: Why Has Beit She'an Fallen Behind Decades After 1977 Shift
Nearly 50 years after becoming a Likud symbol, Beit She'an faces economic decline and youth exodus, struggling to secure its future despite political loyalty. A new podcast episod…
Israel Faces Security Challenges and Unfulfilled Promises Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ahead of the 2026 elections, Israel faces a transformed security landscape after the October 7 massacre and prolonged warfare. Despite military successes against Hamas and Hezboll…
Political Fragmentation Deepens as Israeli Parties Struggle Below Electoral Threshold
A Channel 12 poll ahead of Israel's 2026 elections shows several small parties struggling below the electoral threshold, with Erdan and Edelstein risking a high-stakes strategy to…
Israeli Teen Shares Impact of Father's PTSD on Family Life
Ariel Katz, 18, shared how her father's PTSD disrupted their home, leading her to advocate for children of combat veterans in Israel. Her story was featured in a program addressin…
Amir Segal Accuses Raviv Drucker of Hypocrisy Over Yair Golan Promise Dispute
Amir Segal accused journalist Raviv Drucker of hypocrisy after Drucker criticized Democratic Party leader Yair Golan for breaking a promise to Inav Tsengauker. Tsengauker claimed…
Israeli Political Unity Talks Seen as Survival Tactics, Not Genuine Change
Ariel Sharfer argues that Israeli political unity talks are superficial, driven by survival rather than real change, with upcoming elections unlikely to bring genuine transformati…
Bennett's Pursuit of Trooper Threatens to Split New 'Together' Party
Yoaz Hendel and Hili Trooper's newly formed party risks collapse amid poor polls, while Naftali Bennett aggressively seeks Trooper's support to strengthen his joint list with Yair…
Energy Minister Eli Cohen Rejects False Peace Deals, Vows No Withdrawal Without Hamas Disarmament
Yair Lapid's Political Decline Marks a Turning Point in Israeli Politics
Yair Lapid, once a prominent Israeli political leader, has faded from the current election scene. A recent podcast episode reviews his political journey, leadership decisions, and…
Yesh Atid MK Mirav Ben Ari Sparks Controversy with Sharp Response to Channel 12 Reporter
Yesh Atid MK Mirav Ben Ari sharply criticized Channel 12 reporter Daphne Liel over a report on the Bennett-Lapid alliance, suggesting political pressure influences media coverage…
Yair Lapid Affirms Full Equality Commitment and Praises Naftali Bennett's Changed Views
Yair Lapid pledged to secure full equality rights for the LGBTQ community and praised Naftali Bennett's personal shift from conservative views during a party event in Ramat Gan.
Former PM Bennett Warns Against Partial Iran Deal and Defends Mossad Firings
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett condemns Mossad dismissals and warns against a partial Iran nuclear deal, insisting on complete dismantlement. He plans to revive a b…
Netanyahu's Likud Leads as Gadi Eizenkot's Yisra Holds Close in New Mandate Poll
A new poll shows Netanyahu's Likud leading with 24 seats, closely followed by Gadi Eizenkot's Yisra with 23, but no bloc achieves a majority in the Knesset, complicating governmen…
MK Avichai Boaron Seeks to Disqualify Ofer Cassif from Knesset Elections Over Anti-Israel Statements
MK Avichai Boaron has petitioned to disqualify MK Ofer Cassif from the 26th Knesset elections, citing Cassif's repeated anti-Israel statements and actions. Boaron argues these vio…
Al Jazeera Highlights Arab World’s Secret Plan to Oust Netanyahu and Shift Israeli Politics
Arab media and states, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, are reportedly working to unseat Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, viewing his right-wing government as a…
MK Yoav Segalovich Resigns from Knesset Ahead of Possible Ra'am Party Move
MK Yoav Segalovich resigned from the Knesset, possibly to join the Ra'am party, which is considering adding its first Jewish candidate. Ra'am's leadership has not finalized any ag…
Yair Lapid Ally Yoav Segalovich Resigns from Knesset After Five Years
Yoav Segalovich, Yesh Atid MK and former Deputy Minister of Public Security, resigned from the Knesset after five years. He plans to remain active publicly and is reportedly negot…
Former PM Bennett Says Netanyahu Must Leave Politics but Opposes Prison for Him
Naftali Bennett says Benjamin Netanyahu must leave politics after the October 7 attacks but opposes his imprisonment, pledging not to join a Netanyahu-led government post-election…
Bennett and Lieberman Plan Post-Election Alliance to Challenge Gadi Eisenkot for Prime Minister
Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman plan a post-election alliance to outnumber Gadi Eisenkot’s party and enforce a rotation for prime minister. Meanwhile, Ayelet Shaked and Benn…
Dor Ron Urges Itamar Fleishman to Criticize Him Instead of Yair Lapid
Dor Ron called on Itamar Fleishman to criticize him instead of Yair Lapid, highlighting financial struggles and criticizing ongoing harsh commentary on Channel 14's "The Patriots."
Avigdor Kahalani Urges Israel to Become a Strong Regional Power Ahead of Elections
Avigdor Kahalani, Israeli war hero and former minister, releases a new book sharing life insights and calls for Israel to become a strong regional power. He praises Israeli youth…
Israeli Election Outcome Hinges on 10 Key Swing Mandates Amid Poll Noise
As Israel's 2026 elections approach, about 10 undecided mandates among swing voters will likely decide the outcome amid minor poll fluctuations. Parties like Yisrael Beiteinu and…
Avigdor Lieberman Quietly Builds Young Right-Wing Team to Lead Israeli Bloc
Avigdor Lieberman is quietly building a young right-wing team in Israel Beytenu to lead the right-wing bloc, adopting a centralized leadership style and focusing on Zionist partne…
Netanyahu Faces Right-Wing Vote Loss as Up to 25 Mandates Drift Away
Benjamin Netanyahu and right-wing parties face a loss of up to 25 mandates as many right-wing voters hesitate to support them ahead of elections. Polls show fewer right-wing seats…
Political Turmoil Deepens Between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid Amid Partnership Crisis
The political partnership between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid is in crisis, with analysts warning that dissolving the alliance could harm both leaders' political futures. Benne…
Moshe Kahlon Predicts Naftali Bennett or Avigdor Lieberman as Next Israeli Prime Minister
Moshe Kahlon forecasts that if the Zionist change bloc wins 61 seats, Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman will unite to form a rotation government, potentially including Gadi Ei…
Father of Slain Victim Confronts Israeli Transport Minister Over October 7 Tragedy
Nissim Look, father of Shani Look killed and abducted by Hamas on October 7, confronted Transport Minister Miri Regev in Jerusalem, blaming her and Likud for the tragedy and accus…
Netanyahu Warned of Hamas Threat Before October Attack but Ignored Warnings
Before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, Netanyahu warned of Hamas’s intent to disrupt a Saudi-Israel peace deal but failed to act decisively. A Twitter user predicted the attack…
MK Yoav Segalovich Resigns from Yesh Atid Amid Party Turmoil
MK Yoav Segalovich resigned from the Knesset and Yesh Atid amid declining party polls and internal challenges. He served as Deputy Minister of Public Security and is succeeded by…
Israeli Politics Highlighted in Weekly Satirical Review Featuring Ben Gvir, Netanyahu, and New Party Formation
Yossi Abdu's weekly satirical news segment covers Israeli political events including the High Court's halt of Ben Gvir's plan, Netanyahu's Knesset activity, Lapid's budget critiqu…
Former PM Naftali Bennett Rejects Coalition With Ultra-Orthodox Parties, Demands Full IDF Draft
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett ruled out any coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties that support military draft exemptions, condemning their stance as a threat to Is…
Gaza Journalist Hopes Gadi Eizenkot Becomes Israel's Next Prime Minister
Gaza journalist Sami Obeid expressed hope that Gadi Eizenkot will replace Netanyahu as Israel's prime minister, predicting Likud's decline and advocating for a leadership promotin…
Ram Ben Barak Criticizes Gadi Eizenkot's Lack of Government Experience Ahead of 2026 Elections
Ram Ben Barak of the 'Together' party criticizes Gadi Eizenkot's lack of government experience despite his military background, expresses confidence in his own election prospects…
Yesh Atid Faces Major Losses as Only 6-8 MKs Expected to Return to Knesset
Yesh Atid is projected to retain only 6 to 8 MKs in the next Knesset due to falling poll numbers, threatening many current members' political careers. Key figures expected to rema…
Senior Yamina Party Activist Files Police Complaint Over Death Threats Amid Rising Online Incitement
Jonathan Shalev, a senior activist in Naftali Bennett's 'Together' party, reported explicit death threats received via social media to Tel Aviv police, prompting an investigation…
Naftali Bennett Ranks Second in 'Most Annoying Religious Zionist Politician of Summer' Poll
Naftali Bennett was ranked second in Srugim's satirical weekly poll for the most annoying Religious Zionist politician of summer 5786, criticized for his shifting political stance…