Yair Lapid
No. 4: Naftali Bennett: The former PM seeking a comeback to ‘repair Israel’
Since returning to politics, Bennett has shifted from his previous campaigns, taking a more liberal position while maintaining a strong right-wing stance on security.
No. 15: Netanyahu's key partners and challengers shaping Israel's future
Bennett confirms Netanyahu was warned by UAE of Sinwar threat before Oct. 7
Bennett presents B'Yachad party slate, revealing list ahead of October elections
Yesh Atid MK Ron Katz resigns from Knesset, Arab Israeli educator to take his spot
"After 15 years of meaningful public service, it is time to take a break from public life and begin a new chapter," Katz said, announcing the departure.
Netanyahu's Likud falls to lowest position since June 2025 as Eisenkot reaches new heights - poll
A new Maariv poll shows Likud at its weakest level since June 2025, while Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar reaches a record 23 seats and Bennett maintains his lead over Netanyahu in the prime ministerial race.
Israel should focus on shaping, not judging, Trump's nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia - analysis
If Washington moves ahead with a Saudi nuclear deal, Israel's challenge shifts from trying to stop it to shaping its final terms to protect its security interests.
High Court names nine-justice panel to hear petitions on law halting arrest of haredi draft dodgers
The dispute comes after a succession of increasingly forceful High Court judgments on inequality in military service and the government’s failure to enforce the existing draft law.
Shas leader Arye Deri accuses IDF chief of 'helping the Left' with ultra-Orthodox draft stance
Deri on Zamir: 'He has lost it. What the chief of staff did... was an attempt to help the left-wing bloc' • PM hopefuls Bennett, Eisenkot swiftly condemn Shas leader's attack on IDF chief
Netanyahu races to pass key laws as Israel’s October 27 election campaign begins
With Israel’s election set for October 27, this week's Deep Dive dives into why Likud is racing to pass key laws as haredi demands, military manpower concerns, and Eisenkot’s rise reshape the campaign
Opposition vows to repeal coalition's legislative blitz after elections, pledges to 'repair Israel'
Democrats Party leader Yair Golan said that “the 25th Knesset will be remembered as the most extreme, divisive, and destructive Knesset in the history of the State of Israel.”
Shin Bet Chief Zini has first meeting with opposition leader Yair Lapid
Shin Bet Chief Zini had his first meeting with Opposition leader Yair Lapid since taking his new post, amid allegations of excessive loyalty to Netanyahu.
Opposition warns gov’t's High Court defiance part of effort to ‘steal or rig' upcoming elections
Yair Lapid claimed that the government's refusal to comply with a High Court of Justice ruling on the composition of the Second Authority Council was part of an effort to rig upcoming elections.
Political rivals Lapid, Edelstein, surprisingly align on national priorities - analysis
Both men are defining Israeli politics not through the traditional categories of Left and Right, but through questions of national responsibility, military service, governance, and consensus.
