Yair Lapid

My Word: Bibi, Bennett, blocs, and blocks - opinion

New party, old reality: Israel’s elections still revolve around blocs and the question of Netanyahu.

 (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, Opposition Leader and Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid.
Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot at a march for conscripting haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jews into the IDF, in Jerusalem, January 15, 2026; illustrative.

Bennett, Eisenkot lead PM suitability polling ahead of Netanyahu - poll

Portrait of Israeli politician Merav Ben Ari. October 30, 2025.

Yesh Atid to remain intact within Lapid's alliance with Bennett, MKs tell 'Post'

Naftali Bennett

Bennett unveils ‘Israeli Renaissance’ plan, says alliance will replace Netanyahu - exclusive


'Winning in Tehran, losing in Jerusalem': Israeli opposition leaders slam gov't's wartime conduct

“We are winning in Tehran and losing in Jerusalem. Instead of focusing on dismantling the regime in Tehran, they are busy splitting the role of the attorney-general," Benny Gantz said.

Benny Gantz on June 9, 2024 in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Coalition advances controversial, 'non-essential' legislation in Knesset amid war

Both coalition and opposition lawmakers had called to put political disputes aside and focus on unity at the start of the war.

MK Galit Distel Atbaryan leads the Special Committee for the Communications Law at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah, March 15, 2026.

Braverman seeks leak probe in suspension fight amid Bild investigation, London envoy appointment

The appeal, also alleging unequal treatment, claims that Braverman was stunned to learn from the media that the discipline division had recommended suspending him.

Tzachi Braverman arrives for the funeral of Asher Hayon, a former chief of staff and adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at a cemetery in Modi’in, February 17, 2026.

American Jews balance Democratic party loyalty with concerns over Iran - opinion

Between loyalty to Democrats and concern for Israel, American Jews navigate their stance on the Iran war.

American Jews [Illustrative]

Education Minister: Schools in Tel Aviv area, North to remain closed next week, others may reopen

Kisch made the remarks after conducting a situational assessment at the Nahariya Municipality in the North, almost two weeks after the shutdown of schools, daycares, and kindergartens nationwide.

An empty classroom (illustrative).

Gov't approves new defense budget during war, NIS 5b. allocation to haredim, settlements

Coalition funds are part of the national budget and are determined during coalition negotiations after elections when forming a government.

Prime Minister Benjamin convenes a government cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, October 26, 2025.

Despite rocky history, Israel once again weighing security zone in Lebanon - analysis

After October 7, Israel redrew its border doctrine around buffer zones. Now, as Hezbollah regroups in southern Lebanon, debate is growing over whether a new security strip is needed.

 IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon. January 10, 2025.

Gantz gives PM ‘full backing,' calls to topple Iranian regime after joint security assessment

“I made it clear to the prime minister: you have my full backing,” Gantz said after the meeting.

 L-R: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Minister Benny Gantz

'Head of the snake severed': Herzog visit Iranian strike sites, praise Operation Roaring Lion

“There were those who had doubts, those who said, ‘What, you won’t succeed,’ or ‘Will you succeed?’ We are winning in Iran, and we will continue until the end,” Ben-Gvir said.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrived at the scene of the missile impact in central Israel on Sunday, March 1, 2026

Grapevine, February 18, 2026: Saying it with music

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Sara Netanyahu and Amir Ohana’s fashion pays tribute to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.