Yair Lapid

More than 960 days after the disappearance of young Himnut Kasau, her family invited the public to a solidarity gathering in Jerusalem as public backing for the search intensifies.

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid and MK Gadi Eisenkot sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new security doctrine, dismissing it as superficial and a political maneuver.

Former football coach Shlomo Scharf has joined Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid's BeYachad election campaign, adding high-profile sports visibility to the upcoming Knesset race.

Channel 14 host Yinon Magal referred to Yashar! party leader Gadi Eisenkot as a monkey on air, sparking sharp condemnations from Eisenkot, Yair Lapid, and political allies.

Opposition factions in Israel have formed working teams to plan legislative priorities and the repeal of controversial coalition laws if they win a majority in the upcoming Knesset elections.

The High Court ruled that 100 million shekels frozen for ultra-Orthodox schools will only be released to institutions teaching core curriculum subjects, adopting the Attorney General's framework.

With 15 days until the elections, Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party launched a campaign to become the largest faction, drawing disappointment and criticism from allies in the change bloc.

A mutual suspicion persists between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid's parties within the "Be-yachad" list regarding potential post-election splits and coalition maneuvers.

Former military secretary Major General Avi Gil broke his silence in a new interview, prompting strong backing from political figure Yair Lapid amid ongoing calls for transparency.

The Israeli government has extended the national state of emergency through October 20 amid security threats from Iran, Yemen, and Lebanon, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns of potential attacks ahead of upcoming elections.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid sharply criticized Channel 14 host Yinon Magal following controversial remarks targeting hostage families and critics of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid declined an invitation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana to a Knesset sukkah Torah study event, citing extremely short notice and criticizing the timing.

Defense Minister Israel Katz addressed a security incident involving a Flydubai flight, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of potential election-period threats.

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid clarified that a security incident involving a FlyDubai flight was omitted from his briefing, as officials reacted to the thwarted hijacking attempt.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over security updates just minutes after a briefing, prompting a sharp response from Likud.

A security official disputed the PMO's claim of an emergency cabinet meeting as political tensions rise over Netanyahu's warning of potential election-period threats.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid was summoned for a night meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following security warnings regarding the upcoming elections.

Israeli opposition parties established joint working teams to coordinate election efforts and policy planning 28 days ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections.

Thirty days before the Israeli elections, opposition leaders published a joint understanding document, yet deep political divisions and strategic rivalries threaten their cooperation.

Defense Minister Israel Katz canceled a meeting with Opposition Leader Yair Lapid after Lapid demanded full transparency regarding funding sources for the military budget.

A fact-checking review revealed that the true cost of Haredi military exemption is 144 shekels per month per working household, correcting an earlier overstated figure of 1,420 shekels.

A new Channel 12 poll shows Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party leading with 23 mandates, followed by Likud with 20 and the BeYachad list with 13 ahead of Netanyahu's UN speech.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid is set to host key bloc heads Naftali Bennett, Gadi Eisenkot, Avigdor Lieberman, and Yair Golan in Tel Aviv to coordinate political strategies amid recent poll friction.

Prime Minister Netanyahu's push to boost the 2026 defense budget by 40 billion shekels faces political hurdles as the opposition demands cuts to coalition funds amid upcoming elections.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yair Lapid discussed defense budget expansion with Accountant General Michal Abadi-Boiangiu as the military faces a 25 billion shekel gap.

A sharp budgetary conflict between the Ministry of Finance and defense officials has stalled billions in military funding, threatening education and welfare budgets as political disputes mount.

The IDF lost the opportunity to purchase 12 Boeing Apache helicopters due to defense budget delays, echoing previous procurement failures as political leaders clash over funding sources.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited Deputy Chief of Staff Amir Yadai to a security briefing with Opposition Leader Yair Lapid to seek support for defense budget adjustments.

Data released to the Movement for Freedom of Information shows state spending of 1.43 million shekels on PM grooming and representation since 2019, with Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu accounting for 90% of hair and makeup costs.

Israel's next foreign minister faces a severe diplomatic crisis in Europe, with the UK planning settlement trade bans and EU nations debating sanctions. The post will be highly contested by Gideon Sa'ar, Israel Katz, Yair Lapid, or Avigdor Lieberman depending on the upcoming election outcome.

Israel's political parties face a Tuesday deadline to lock candidate lists for the 26th Knesset. Selection methods vary from democratic primaries in Likud to absolute rabbinical appointments in Shas.

A detailed timeline of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions on October 7 reveals delays in his arrival at military headquarters. Opposition Leader Yair Lapid accused him of failing to initiate any operational moves.

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid launched their joint "Biyachad" electoral list in Tel Aviv. Bennett will head the slate, followed by Lapid, featuring a mix of veteran politicians, former senior officials, and military reservists.

Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid introduced former faction director Neta Atias as a candidate for the 26th Knesset. Meanwhile, MK Meirav Ben-Ari secured the second spot on the party's electoral list.

Biyachad leader Naftali Bennett revealed his party's candidates for the joint Knesset list with Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid, featuring former officials, military officers, and young activists.

Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid will present their unified Knesset election list tonight. The second decade of candidates will feature an alternating structure between both factions.

Knesset Member Ram Ben Barak stated that Yesh Atid's decision not to join the emergency government in October 2023 triggered its sharp decline in polls, though he remains at peace with the move.

Knesset Member Meirav Ben Ari secured the second spot on the Yesh Atid list and fourth on the joint 'Bihad' list for the 26th Knesset elections. She thanked party leader Yair Lapid and recalled her past financial struggles outside of politics.

Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid has revealed his party's Knesset list following a merger with Naftali Bennett's Bihad. The alliance has triggered a wave of high-profile retirements among veteran lawmakers.

The former Minister of Energy, who has served as an MK since 2013, joins the long list of faction members who will not be in the next Knesset. Thus, 12 incumbent MKs from Yesh Atid will not be placed on the joint list with Bennett in the upcoming elections.

The former Minister of Energy, who has served as an MK since 2013, joins the list of faction members who will not be in the next Knesset. "After consulting with my family, I decided to move on to a new challenge," she wrote.

Lapid pledged that the next government will work to pass a constitution for the State of Israel, with the Declaration of Independence serving as its preamble. According to him, the constitution is intended to establish democratic rules of the game and forge broad agreements between parts of the nation.

Knesset member Debbie Biton announced on Tuesday via X that she will not run on the "Yesh Atid" list in the upcoming elections. She had informed party leader Yair Lapid of her decision last Thursday.

Following Meir Cohen, MK Mickey Levy of Yesh Atid has announced he will not run for the next Knesset. He will be appointed as the head of the party's tribunal.

Ahead of presenting the joint list with Naftali Bennett, the Yesh Atid chairman is carrying out a deep reorganization within the party. While some MKs will keep their spots, a series of senior figures have resigned or were pushed back, while others wait for the final decision, expected by the end of the week.

Former minister Meir Cohen, one of the party's veterans, announced that he will not run on the "Beichad" list of Bennett and Lapid for the next Knesset. He will be appointed chairman and president of the Yesh Atid conference.

Lapid and Lieberman agreed to focus on responsibility for the October 7 massacre, the cost of living, the loss of governance, and Israel's international standing. The meeting took place with Bennett's knowledge, and in the background, coordination between him and Lieberman is strengthening ahead of the day after the elections. One possibility: a joint move that would require Eisenkot to waive the...

Polls predicting only about 15 mandates for the Bennett-Lapid list are causing tension in Yesh Atid, where most of the incumbent MKs are expected to be left out. A post on the party's youth Instagram page, which was later deleted, hinted at which MKs might get realistic spots and which senior members were pushed out.

It seems that the chairman of Yesh Atid, Yair Lapid, has been absent recently from the Behad party campaign. The movement's chairman, former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, in an interview with 103FM radio, denies this categorically: "We are plowing the country, separately and together. We held two conferences in the last few days, and we continue to reach everywhere."

Opposition leader Yair Lapid presented his party's foreign policy goals, emphasizing the need to strengthen the alliance with the USA, restore ties with Europe, and pursue regional peace agreements.