Yair Lapid
‘No strategic objective’: Opposition criticizes government’s handling of Iran conflict
While opposition leader Yair Lapid said that he had once expressed support for the Iran war, he criticized the current round of fighting, saying that it “serves no strategic objective."
Majority of Israelis say Trump should not determine the nature of IDF operations - poll
Lapid promises marriage equality within first 100 days of new gov. at Jerusalem Pride Parade
Bennett pitches educational reform ahead of election, standardized curriculum
'Correct a historical injustice': Yair Lapid to table Knesset bill branding Qatar as 'enemy state'
Lapid plans to table legislation defining Qatar as an enemy state, accusing it of acting against Israel’s security interests, including by funding terror groups, such as Hamas.
IDI expert weighs if joint lists pose threat to Netanyahu ahead of Israel's elections - interview
Opposition parties remaining separate may actually offer strategic advantages for campaigning against Netanyahu, Rahat explained.
Outcome of state budget vote uncertain amid coalition crisis over haredi draft
By law, if the state budget is not approved in all three readings by the end of March, when the fiscal year closes, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, and elections will be called.
'Hero of Kibbutz Alumim': Israel reacts to news of final hostage Ran Gvili's return
Leaders across Israel paid tribute as the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili were brought home, closing the chapter of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
Bennett files police complaint against Likud over forged photo with Arab party heads
A petition will also be filed to Israel's Central Elections Committee over the forged picture, Bennett's party said.
With new players and old alliances, Israel’s post-October 7 political map takes shape
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Two significant political developments played out this week as Israel moves towards elections. Gadi Eisenkot and Yonatan Shamriz took the reflectors with key announcements.
Israel's Opposition hits 61 seat majority for first time in months - poll
The opposition had been standing at 60 seats, at the cusp of a majority, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition remained at 50 seats. The Arab parties, meanwhile, stand at 10 seats.
Thousands protest rising crime in Arab sector, Ben-Gvir accuses leaders of 'fueling violence'
“Tens of thousands in Sakhnin are marching together for the safety of all of us,” Hadash-Tal chairperson MK Ayman Odeh said.
Could Bennett, Lapid, and Eisenkot topple Netanyahu in Israel's next election? - analysis
Eisenkot has proposed creating a unified list for the upcoming elections with former prime minister Naftali Bennett and Opposition leader Yair Lapid.
Gadi Eisenkot pushing for unified list with Bennett, Lapid to rival Netanyahu's Likud
Eisenkot’s office confirmed his proposal to the rival party leaders to The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday, after it was initially reported on N12.
