Yair Lapid
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Yair Lapid, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Iran Reinstates Hussein Taeb to Lead Basij Amid Rising Domestic Unrest and Sanctions
Hussein Taeb, a hardline Iranian security figure, is reinstated as Basij commander to strengthen regime control amid sanctions and protests. His return reflects close ties to Mojt…
Bennett and Lapid Consider Broad Political Alliance Including Former IDF Chief Ahead of Election Deadline
With two weeks left before Knesset list submissions, Bennett and Lapid's teams are quietly exploring a broad alliance including former IDF Chief Gadi Eisenkot, though no formal ta…
Naftali Bennett Confirms Yair Lapid Will Receive Key Role in Next Government
Naftali Bennett denies sidelining Yair Lapid in the election campaign and confirms Lapid will have a key role in the next government. Bennett praises Lapid's past performance as F…
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter’s New Party Crosses Electoral Threshold, Weakening Religious Zionism and Coalition
Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter is launching a new party that crosses the electoral threshold with four seats, weakening Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism party and reduc…
Netanyahu Reveals Iran Tried to Assassinate One of His Sons Amid Security Debate
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, highlighting the high security threats his family faces. This disclosure coincides w…
Avishai Greenzaig Exposes Gadi Eizenkot Security Spin as Political Campaign
Journalist Avishai Greenzaig exposed that the controversy over Shin Bet's refusal to secure Gadi Eizenkot is a political campaign by Eizenkot's team to position him as Netanyahu's…
Gadi Eizenkot Positions Himself as New Leader of Israel's Left Bloc with Elazar Stern Move
Gadi Eizenkot has strengthened his position as the new leader of Israel's left-wing bloc by bringing Knesset member Elazar Stern into his "Yashar!" party, signaling a shift in opp…
Right-Wing Figure Gadi Taub Warns Of Ofer Winter's Potential To Undermine Right-Wing Bloc
Likud Minister Shikli Reveals His Version of Heated 2021 Private Meeting with Netanyahu and Bennett
Likud Minister Amichai Shikli publicly disclosed his version of a tense 2021 private meeting with former PM Naftali Bennett, contradicting Bennett's claim that Shikli promised to…
Shin Bet Chief Takes Full Responsibility for Denying Security to Former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot
Shin Bet chief David Zini announced that former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot will not receive Shin Bet security despite threats, taking full responsibility for the decision. Eizenkot’s…
Natan Eshel Accuses Ofer Winter of Undermining Right-Wing Bloc Ahead of 2026 Elections
Natan Eshel, close to Netanyahu, accused Ofer Winter of trying to split the right-wing vote and undermine the bloc ahead of the 2026 elections. Likud officials consider securing Y…
Netanyahu’s Coalition Deals Lower Bar for Small Parties to Gain Top Government Roles
Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-term coalition strategies lowered the threshold for small parties to gain major government roles, culminating in Naftali Bennett becoming Prime Minister…
Avir Kara Stands by Decision to Join Change Government Despite Criticism
Avir Kara defended his decision to join the Change Government led by Yair Lapid and including Ra'am, rejecting regrets despite criticism from Gideon Sa'ar. Kara blamed Sa'ar for b…
Israeli Institutional Investors Expand Into Hedge Funds Amid Market Shifts
Israeli institutional investors are increasingly acquiring stakes in small to mid-sized hedge funds to expand their product offerings and leverage distribution advantages. While t…
Lapid Reveals Netanyahu Called to Apologize After Last-Minute Meeting Cancellation
Opposition leader Yair Lapid disclosed that Prime Minister Netanyahu called to apologize after canceling their planned security meeting last week. Lapid supported Israel’s recent…
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar Calls 2021 Government Experiment a Failure, Supports Netanyahu Amid Regional Tensions
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar denounced the 2021 "change government" as a failed experiment and voiced strong support for Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leadership amid ongoin…
Bennett Faces Criticism Over Unrealistic Promises to Cut Cost of Living by 30%
Naftali Bennett promises a 30% cut in food prices by dismantling monopolies, but critics call his plans unrealistic given Israel's economic challenges and his limited past achieve…
Liberman Rejects Endorsing Largest Party Leader, Calls It Political Inexperience
Netanyahu Secures Likud Primaries Amidst Right-Wing Security Debate Ahead of Elections
Benjamin Netanyahu secured a strong victory in the Likud primaries, reinforcing his right-wing coalition ahead of the September elections. Rival right-wing leaders like Naftali Be…
Israeli Reservists Prioritize Draft Equality Ahead of October Elections
Ahead of Israel's October elections, reservists prioritize equal military conscription, especially of ultra-Orthodox Jews, as a decisive voting issue. A survey shows strong suppor…
Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Closure of Channel 14 Citing Political Motives
The Israeli Supreme Court blocked the government's attempt to close Channel 14, citing political motives behind the closure. The ruling follows a similar decision protecting the m…
Israeli Opposition Bloc Faces Post-Election Leadership Battle Over Prime Minister Role
Ahead of Israel's elections, opposition leaders Gadi Eizenkot, Naftali Bennett, and Avigdor Lieberman are poised for a post-election battle over who will become prime minister. De…
Israeli Opposition Bloc Faces Post-Election Leadership Battle Over Prime Minister Role
Ahead of Israel's elections, opposition leaders Gadi Eizenkot, Naftali Bennett, and Avigdor Lieberman are already contesting who will become prime minister if they win. Eizenkot l…
Golan Criticizes Israeli Airstrikes in Syria, Highlighting Risks of Left-Wing Government
Yair Golan condemned Israel's recent airstrike in Syria as reckless and politically motivated, warning it endangers relations with Turkey and allies. Defense Minister Israel Katz…
Avishai Ben Haim Faces Backlash for Criticizing Anti-Netanyahu Camp's True Target
Avishai Ben Haim is under heavy criticism for stating that opposition parties oppose Netanyahu's voter base, not just Netanyahu. He argues that even if Netanyahu resigns, oppositi…
Netanyahu Apologizes to Lapid After Missed Security Briefing Meeting
Prime Minister Netanyahu apologized to opposition leader Lapid after a scheduling error caused them to miss a security briefing meeting, with plans to reschedule. Lapid also suppo…
Bennett and Lapid's Political Alliance Collapses Amid Early Poll Decline
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid's political alliance, intended to replace Netanyahu, is faltering due to early timing and Eizenkot's refusal to join, causing a steep drop in polls.
Yair Lapid Outlines 'Together' Party Foreign Policy, Highlights Saudi Arabia Deal as Key Goal
Yair Lapid, leader of the opposition 'Together' party, unveiled his foreign policy plan focusing on repairing Israel's diplomatic relations, with a key emphasis on securing a deal…
Naftali Bennett Unveils New Security Vision: 'Dismantle the Haredi State' and Shift Northern Strategy
Naftali Bennett, leader of the 'Together' party, outlined a new security doctrine focusing on AI's strategic role, a tougher stance on Hezbollah and Iran, and reforms targeting th…
Merav Ben Ari Criticizes Netanyahu's Tenure and Defends Yair Lapid Amid Election Challenges
Merav Ben Ari criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's lengthy tenure and called for younger leadership while defending Yair Lapid's relevance. She acknowledged recent poll stabiliza…
Religious Zionism Gains While Shas Loses Strength in New Israeli Poll
A new poll shows Shas losing seats to Religious Zionism, with Yesh Atid leading and no clear majority for government formation.
Opposition Criticizes Likud's Primary Results as 'October 7 List'
Opposition leaders, including Yair Lapid and Gadi Eizenkot, criticized Likud's primary election results, labeling the new list the "October 7 List" and calling for a change in gov…
Moshe Klughaft Highlights Serious Challenge for Netanyahu After Likud Primaries
Strategist Moshe Klughaft said Netanyahu secured key spots in the Likud primaries but now faces challenges from controversial party members, risking coalition stability.
Israeli Opposition Fractures Ahead of 2026 Elections Amid Leadership Discord
Israel's opposition parties are deeply divided and failing to coordinate ahead of the 2026 elections, weakening their challenge to Netanyahu's government. Key leaders have not col…
Poll Shows Ofir Winter's Independent Run Could Exclude Smotrich's Party from Knesset
A poll shows that Ofir Winter's independent party would not pass the electoral threshold, potentially excluding Religious Zionism from the Knesset and reshaping right-wing seat di…
Kushner Meets Senior Hamas Leader Khalil al-Hayya, Sparking Outrage in Israel
Jared Kushner met with senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya, sparking outrage in Israel as an insult to October 7 massacre victims. Al-Hayya, a hardliner close to Iran, survived Is…
Israeli Knesset Deputy Speaker Simon Davidson Reveals Dream to Become Sports Minister
Simon Davidson, Deputy Speaker of the Knesset and Yesh Atid member, shared his personal background and political journey, expressing a strong desire to become Israel's Minister of…
Yesh Atid MK Moshe Tur-Paz Reveals He Voted Likud Until Age 40
Yesh Atid MK Moshe Tur-Paz disclosed he voted for Likud until age 40 before switching parties due to ideological differences. He criticized Likud's current leadership and urged Li…
Survey Reveals Complex Political Alliances and Preferences Among Israeli Voters Ahead of Next Knesset
A recent survey of Jewish Israeli voters reveals complex political preferences beyond voting intentions, showing two main blocs with strong internal support and notable cross-bloc…
Netanyahu's Longstanding Support for Ukraine Contrasts With Former Government's Approach
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has maintained a consistent pro-Ukraine stance, supporting its territorial integrity and security ties, unlike the previous Israeli gover…
Former PM Bennett Visits Negev, Calls Illegal Arms Smuggling a National Security Threat
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett visited the Negev to address illegal arms smuggling and security concerns near Gaza. He proposed treating arms smuggling as terrorism, deploy…
Israeli Provident Funds See Second Month of Declines Amid US Market Weakness
Israeli provident funds posted a second month of slight losses in July amid US market weakness, while the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange gained. Clal Insurance increased local market exp…
Netanyahu Prepared for New Israeli Elections Amid Trump’s Cautious Stance
Benjamin Netanyahu is prepared to hold new Israeli elections if necessary to stay in power, while the White House, led by Donald Trump, is wary of such a scenario. Trump has previ…
MK Elazar Stern Leaves Yesh Atid, Eyes Joining Gadi Eizenkot's Party
Elazar Stern, after 11 years with Yesh Atid, leaves the party and plans to join Gadi Eizenkot’s political faction. He praised Eizenkot as a unifying leader and criticized Netanyah…
Israeli Parties Finalize New Candidate Lists Ahead of October Elections
Ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, major parties are finalizing candidate lists featuring new public figures, military veterans, and activists. Likud prepares for primaries t…
Likud’s Election Slogan Reveals Doubts About Securing 62 Seats in 2026 Vote
Likud’s 2026 election slogan calls for a broad national government but reveals doubts about winning 62 seats. The party urges opposition cooperation to end the political deadlock…
Israel’s Opposition Faces Internal Divisions That Could Aid Netanyahu’s Return
Ahead of Israel’s October 28 elections, the opposition bloc shows promise but risks fragmentation without unified leadership, potentially enabling Netanyahu’s return despite his w…
Israeli MKs Resign From Parties But Retain Seats and Salaries Until Elections
Several Israeli Knesset members have left their parties or formed new ones but continue to serve and receive salaries until the upcoming elections, raising public debate about the…