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
New Bennett-Lapid party weakens compared to separate runs, Netanyahu maintains lead - poll
The poll marks a shift after four consecutive surveys in which the opposition bloc held 61 seats without relying on Arab parties. It now falls to 59 seats, while the coalition rises from 49 to 51.
New Bennett-Lapid joint party marks return of 'covenant of brothers' - analysis
Talks between the two were long, intense, and crowded, taking place over several weeks. Those who spoke with them during this period heard many mutual compliments, although without understanding.
Netanyahu attacks Bennett, Lapid's joint party list announcement with inflammatory video
Members of the Netanyahu-led coalition and the opposition reacted to Bennett and Lapid's announcement that the two will form a joint list for the 2026 Knesset elections.
Israeli politics shaken as Bennett and Lapid join forces again - analysis
On paper, Bennett and Lapid had no business being allied. However, the personal trust between them is the central campaign promise.
Former PMs Bennett, Lapid hold press conference, launch unified party for Knesset elections
Space has been left for Yashar! leader Gadi Eisenkot to join the former prime ministers' merger as well, Bennett’s office told The Jerusalem Post.
Opposition vows to establish Oct. 7 probe as bereaved families clash at High Court hearing
“Anyone who says ‘later’ about investigating the October 7 massacre means ‘never,” Bennett said.
Israel to mark Independence Day with 'heads held high', says Bennett as opposition honors fallen
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett told The Jerusalem Post that while Israel remembers those who were lost, it also embraces the families who sacrificed “what was most precious to them."
Eisenkot overtakes Bennett for opposition leadership as Lapid ends last in latest poll
Gadi Eisenkot gathered 27% of the votes in the latest Maariv survey over who should lead the opposition, while Naftali Bennett received 16%, and Yair Lapid ended last with 6%.
Talking to Lebanon: Peace, or a temporary respite from Hezbollah? - editorial
Israel needs to make its own decisions based on its own needs, with the only consideration the country should have concerning the North being to keep the residents safe.
Lapid says Israel's promises 'crash into reality' as opposition rages at Lebanon ceasefire
Internationally, the ceasefire has received more support, with the President of the EU and the Secretary General of the UN praising the announcement.
