Yair Lapid
Yair Lapid is a Tel Aviv-born center-left Israeli politician. He is the founder and chairman of the Yesh Atid political party.
Lapid served as the alternate Prime Minister to Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister in a 2021 coalition government. He had also previously served as Finance Minister in Benjamin Netanyahu’s government from 2013-2014.
Yair Lapid began his public career as a journalist and TV presenter, before branching out into politics in 2012 with the formation of Yesh Atid.
'A stab in the back to IDF troops': Opposition decries Bismuth appt
Bismuth's designation as the new chairman for the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee sparked a heated reaction from the opposition, who called it a "back stab to the IDF troops and reservists".
Smotrich worse than secular Jews, haredi MK Gafni says
Lapid calls Netanyahu's gov't 'illegitimate' following Shas's exit from coalition
Netanyahu: 'My Druze brothers, do not cross the border into Syria, let the IDF do its job'
'Etched in our hearts forever': Netanyahu, Israeli officials mourn five soldiers killed in Gaza
The entire People of Israel bows its head in mourning for the fall of our heroic fighters, who risked their lives in the battle to defeat Hamas and free all our hostages," Netanyahu remarked.
Lapid to support impeachment of MK Ayman Odeh over Gaza remarks
Opposition Leader MK Yair Lapid revealed in an interview on Channel 12 on Saturday evening that he will vote in favor of impeaching Hadash-Ta’al chairman MK Ayman Odeh.
Lapid meets with president of UAE to discuss regional developments, hostage deal
Lapid reiterated a promise that his party would lend its 23 votes to any initiative aimed at bringing the hostages home.
Ben-Gvir rallies Smotrich to block Gaza ceasefire, opposition offers Netanyahu 'safety net'
Yair Lapid said the opposition would offer Netanyahu support to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal, should Ben-Gvir and Smotrich oppose.
Netanyahu conducts an orchestra while Israel’s leaderless opposition misses every beat - analysis
As long as Netanyahu’s opponents refuse to harmonize – preferring ego trips, tactical racism, and mutual intimidation – Israel’s longest-serving premier will keep setting the score.
Netanyahu thanks Trump for message calling to end trial, says he looks forward to collaboration
Opposition leader and Yesh Atid chair Yair Lapid told Ynet that Trump should not interfere in Israel’s legal affairs.
Opposition leaders call for end to Gaza war following Iran ceasefire
“Alongside painful loss, bereavement, and sorrow on the civilian front, Operation ‘Rising Lion’ has brought with it historic strategic achievements,” Gantz said.
'Crushing victory' or 'jarring and bitter' mistake? Israel weighs in on the ceasefire with Iran
The US-brokered ceasefire was violated by an Iranian missile fired towards northern Israel just hours after the truce took effect.
Israel's president, opposition heads hail 'historic night' as Trump joins Iran strikes
"This brave step serves the security and safety of the entire free world. I hope it will lead to a better future for the Middle East," President Isaac Herzog said in a statment.
Israeli opposition head calls on Trump to join war against Iran
"In talks with international officials and in the international press, I repeatedly say - the US must join this battle. A nuclear Iran is a threat to the entire world, not just Israel,” Lapid said.
Lawmaker's home hit in barrage, opposition leader's son also affected
Opposition leader and Yesh Atid chair Yair Lapid’s son’s home was also damaged.
