Yair Lapid
Israel's leaders reignite the fight over faith, service, and statehood as early elections emerge
Smotrich, Liberman, Gantz, Lapid, and Golan laid out competing visions for Israel’s future as fiscal and political strains fuel talk of elections early next year.
Lapid slams haredi conscription law as Knesset debate heats up
Netanyahu's coalition weakens by two in Knesset, sits at just 50 seats - poll
'He does not represent us': Israeli politicians slam Smotrich after Saudi insult
Campaign season begins as Knesset winter session opens – analysis
While the government should last until 2026, few believe that it will last that long.
Lapid: Only Egyptian control of Gaza can stop Hamas from returning to power
“The only way to prevent Hamas from reasserting control over Gaza is to bring Egypt in properly, to lead the management of Gaza," Lapid said.
'The hostages are back! It feels so good to say it,' Trump says during Knesset speech
The "cruelty of October 7 struck the heart of humanity," and the US mourned alongside Israel, Trump said, adding that "Because of us, the long and painful nightmare is finally over."
Opposition heads unite to discuss toppling Netanyahu gov’t, backing Trump peace plan
Multiple party heads offered to provide a political safety net to ensure the peace deal passes.
Yair Lapid offers safety net for PM Benjamin Netanyahu to implement Trump's Gaza deal
Lapid's offer of a safety net thereby allows for the deal to still be implemented regardless of opposition from right-wing ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.
'Ready for a lasting peace': Trump, world figures respond to Hamas announcement on hostage release
Hamas announced on Friday night that they would release all 48 hostages, but that the 72 hour US deadline is unrealistic.
'Cannot allow politics to thwart the plan,' Israeli and world officials applaud Trump's Gaza plan
Herzog also emphasized that Hamas must also agree to the plan in order to "allow a future of hope for the peoples of the region."
Lapid tells US gov't that Netanyahu has 'safety net from him for hostage deal, Gaza ceasefire'
Opposition leader Yair Lapid has offered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a safety net to pass a hostage deal and ceasefire bill in the Knesset several times in 2025.
Bennett, Eisenkot's 'Change Bloc' could redefine Israel’s future, say leading scholars
Professors Uriel Abulof and Yossi Shain tell The Media Line that the opposition’s fate hinges on legitimacy, unity, and courage to build a true democratic alternative.
Right-wing ministers call for West Bank annexation after countries recognize Palestine
The politicians and regional heads call to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank come after the UK, Canada, Portugal, and Australia recognized a Palestinian state.
No. 16: Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid: Leading Israel's opposition
Both Gantz and Lapid have voiced that they would provide Netanyahu with a “safety-net” for a hostage deal, offering political backing without preconditions. Yet, the two also have opposing opinions.
