Yair Lapid
Yair Lapid is a Tel Aviv-born center-left Israeli politician. He is the founder and chairman of the Yesh Atid political party.
Lapid served as the alternate Prime Minister to Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister in a 2021 coalition government. He had also previously served as Finance Minister in Benjamin Netanyahu’s government from 2013-2014.
Yair Lapid began his public career as a journalist and TV presenter, before branching out into politics in 2012 with the formation of Yesh Atid.
'Etched in our hearts forever': Netanyahu, Israeli officials mourn five soldiers killed in Gaza
The entire People of Israel bows its head in mourning for the fall of our heroic fighters, who risked their lives in the battle to defeat Hamas and free all our hostages," Netanyahu remarked.
Lapid to support impeachment of MK Ayman Odeh over Gaza remarks
Lapid meets with president of UAE to discuss regional developments, hostage deal
Ben-Gvir rallies Smotrich to block Gaza ceasefire, opposition offers Netanyahu 'safety net'
Netanyahu conducts an orchestra while Israel’s leaderless opposition misses every beat - analysis
As long as Netanyahu’s opponents refuse to harmonize – preferring ego trips, tactical racism, and mutual intimidation – Israel’s longest-serving premier will keep setting the score.
Netanyahu thanks Trump for message calling to end trial, says he looks forward to collaboration
Opposition leader and Yesh Atid chair Yair Lapid told Ynet that Trump should not interfere in Israel’s legal affairs.
Opposition leaders call for end to Gaza war following Iran ceasefire
“Alongside painful loss, bereavement, and sorrow on the civilian front, Operation ‘Rising Lion’ has brought with it historic strategic achievements,” Gantz said.
'Crushing victory' or 'jarring and bitter' mistake? Israel weighs in on the ceasefire with Iran
The US-brokered ceasefire was violated by an Iranian missile fired towards northern Israel just hours after the truce took effect.
Israel's president, opposition heads hail 'historic night' as Trump joins Iran strikes
"This brave step serves the security and safety of the entire free world. I hope it will lead to a better future for the Middle East," President Isaac Herzog said in a statment.
Israeli opposition head calls on Trump to join war against Iran
"In talks with international officials and in the international press, I repeatedly say - the US must join this battle. A nuclear Iran is a threat to the entire world, not just Israel,” Lapid said.
Lawmaker's home hit in barrage, opposition leader's son also affected
Opposition leader and Yesh Atid chair Yair Lapid’s son’s home was also damaged.
Opposition leader Lapid: As Iran vows our destruction, Israel unites behind Netanyahu - opinion
Prime Minister Netanyahu is my political rival but his decision to strike Iran at this moment in time is the right one. The whole country is united in this moment, nothing will divide us.
Operation 'Rising Lion': Targeted op. to neutralize 'immediate existential threat' - Herzog
Israeli politicians react to Israel's airstrikes on Iran as part of Operation "Rising Lion."
Opposition leaders announce they will go through with Knesset dispersal vote
Despite public announcements that they would support the dispersal bill, haredi politicians were slightly more hesitant on Tuesday night as to whether they would follow through on their threat.
Huckabee denies reports he acted to prevent collapse of Netanyahu government
“Israel needs both scholars and soldiers, but how they determine the balance is not something I could or would weigh in on," Huckabee wrote on X.
