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Yair Lapid

Israeli-media coverage mentioning Yair Lapid, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.

Politics4 hours ago

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…

Politics4 hours ago

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…

New Poll Shows Likud Gains as Israel's Election Campaign Intensifies
Security5 hours ago

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…

Politics7 hours ago·2 outlets

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…

Yoav Segalovitz Nears Joining Mansour Abbas's Ra'am Party After Key Meeting
Politics8 hours ago

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…

Politics10 hours ago

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…

Culture15 hours ago·4 outlets

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…

Politics1 day ago·3 outlets

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…

Gadi Eizenkot Surges Ahead in Polls as Netanyahu Bloc Collapses
Politics1 day ago

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…

Politics1 day ago

Gadi Eizenkot Urges Bennett and Lieberman to Back Largest Party to Replace Netanyahu

Politics1 day ago

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…

Politics1 day ago

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…

Politics2 days ago

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…

Security2 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Health3 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics3 days ago

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…

Bennett's Pursuit of Trooper Threatens to Split New 'Together' Party
Politics3 days ago

Energy Minister Eli Cohen Rejects False Peace Deals, Vows No Withdrawal Without Hamas Disarmament

Politics3 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago

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…

Politics4 days ago

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.

Politics4 days ago·2 outlets

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…

Former PM Bennett Warns Against Partial Iran Deal and Defends Mossad Firings
Politics4 days ago·2 outlets

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…

Netanyahu's Likud Leads as Gadi Eizenkot's Yisra Holds Close in New Mandate Poll
Politics4 days ago

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…

Politics5 days ago

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…

Politics5 days ago·1 outlets

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…

Politics5 days ago

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…

Politics5 days ago

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…

Politics5 days ago·2 outlets

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…

Bennett and Lieberman Plan Post-Election Alliance to Challenge Gadi Eisenkot for Prime Minister
Culture6 days ago

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."

Dor Ron Urges Itamar Fleishman to Criticize Him Instead of Yair Lapid
Politics6 days ago

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…

Avigdor Kahalani Urges Israel to Become a Strong Regional Power Ahead of Elections
Politics6 days ago

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…

Israeli Election Outcome Hinges on 10 Key Swing Mandates Amid Poll Noise
Politics6 days ago·1 outlets

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…

Avigdor Lieberman Quietly Builds Young Right-Wing Team to Lead Israeli Bloc
Politics6 days ago

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…

Politics7 days ago

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…

Political Turmoil Deepens Between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid Amid Partnership Crisis
Politics7 days ago·2 outlets

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…

Moshe Kahlon Predicts Naftali Bennett or Avigdor Lieberman as Next Israeli Prime Minister
Politics7 days ago

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…

Father of Slain Victim Confronts Israeli Transport Minister Over October 7 Tragedy
Politics7 days ago

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…

PoliticsAug 6, 2026·11 outlets

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…

MK Yoav Segalovich Resigns from Yesh Atid Amid Party Turmoil
PoliticsAug 6, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 6, 2026

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…

Former PM Naftali Bennett Rejects Coalition With Ultra-Orthodox Parties, Demands Full IDF Draft
PoliticsAug 6, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 6, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 6, 2026·2 outlets

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…

PoliticsAug 5, 2026

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…

PoliticsAug 5, 2026

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…