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.
"It is unacceptable for a media outlet in the State of Israel to allow a platform for inciting content against the IDF during wartime," Hagari wrote.
Israel has reportedly assured the US it would hit Iranian conventional military targets rather than nuclear facilities or oil fields.
Shas chairman Aryeh Deri emphasized efforts to extend IDF service exemptions for yeshiva students, citing Torah study's importance amid military needs.
Both Lapid and Gantz are providing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a political “safety net” to ensure a deal to rescue the hostages from Hamas captivity.
The leader of the opposition, MK Yair Lapid, called on the government to announce the diplomatic and strategic goals for the northern conflict.
Residents and politicians in northern Israel oppose the US-French ceasefire proposal with Hezbollah, fearing it may lead to future violence.
Negotiations for Gideon Sa'ar to replace Yoav Gallant as defense minister stalled due to conflict with Hezbollah, sparking debate over the political and security implications.
Yair Lapid criticized efforts to replace Defense Minister Gallant with Gideon Sa'ar, while Sa'ar refuted Lapid’s claims of security experience and past political offers.
In a meeting with US officials, Yair Lapid spoke on the urgency of a solution on the Lebanon front and securing Hamas negotiations for the release of hostages.
The Knesset approved a second 2024 budget, driven by the Israel-Hamas war, with 57 votes for and 51 against.
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