Yair Lapid

  Yair Lapid addressing the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies conference in Washington, Febr

Lapid's post-war plan leaves Egypt in charge of Gaza for 15 years

'Gaza will be rehabilitated, and conditions for self-governance will be created,' Lapid said.

'Biggest mistake of their lives': Yair Lapid warns Iran in AIPAC address

Israeli Opposition leader and Yesh Atid Chair Yair Lapid addresses Congressional Summit

Why can't Israel’s opposition challenge the current government?

A weak, divided opposition is fueling concerns over the future of Israel’s democracy.

By SHAHAF ZAMIR
19/02/2025

Lapid to travel to Washington next week to present Gaza 'day after' plan

"My role is to present that there is an alternative to managing the country in a better way," he said.

  (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and aide Eli Feldstein

Alleged ties between Netanyahu aides, Qatar prompt probe calls

The demand came in the wake of a report that Eli Feldstein had provided public relations services to Qataris while working in the PMO.

Smotrich to Netanyahu: ‘Give the order’ to conquer Gaza, expel civilians

"The responsibility lies with Netanyahu, who is again delaying, again harming the process, again abandoning the hostages," Lapid said.

Historic meeting: Israeli leaders receive newly republished writings of David Ben-Gurion

For the first time in decades, the writings of Israel’s founding father, David Ben-Gurion, have been republished in a new edition and presented to the country’s current and former leaders.

Israeli officials react to Trump's Gaza plan

Trump's plans to turn Gaza into a 'Riviera' were met with a split camp, with some praising his creativity, and others trying to return the focus back to the hostages.

Lapid, Shas ultra-Orthodox leader, discuss future political cooperation

“Our parents in heaven, listening to this conversation, must be proud," Lapid said in response to Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef.

Support, opposition: Israeli political figures weigh in on a possible hostage deal

Following several announcements by Hamas to foreign media sources that a hostage deal is imminent, Israeli political figures from across the spectrum have begun weighing in.

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