Yair Lapid

If the political elite keep performing for cameras, Israel will never be able to heal - editorial

Since October 7, opposition figures have argued that they would have governed, prepared, and responded better than Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition.

A VIEW of Kibbutz Be’eri shows a destroyed home from a world left behind on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists, Palestinian civilians, UNWRA workers, and media members infiltrated Gaza border communities and massacred 1,200 people.
Ra'am party head MK Mansour Abbas leads a faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 12, 2026.

Hamas allegedly asked Mansour Abbas to ensure Netanyahu's re-election in 2021 - report

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid speaks at the Knesset on the day of US President Donald Trump's address, amid a U.S.-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Jerusalem, October 13, 2025.

Lapid rejects Democrats merger, says divide with Yair Golan mirrors gap with Netanyahu

YAIR LAPID (left) and Naftali Bennett share a smile at the Knesset in 2013.

Why did Lapid launch 'doom campaign' before election was even called? - analysis


Knesset adopts Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan, coalition boycotts vote

Lapid’s push for a Knesset vote on Trump’s Gaza plan pressures Netanyahu as key coalition figures signal opposition.

Opposition leader and Yesh Atid head MK Yair Lapid speaks before a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025

Netanyahu cancels statement on haredi draft bill as opposition slams legislation

Opposition leader Yair Lapid (Yesh Atid) responded that Netanyahu canceled his statement “because he knows we know the details of the draft-evasion law, and he has no way to defend it.”

Ultra-Orthodox Jews carry a banner in Hebrew that reads, “to prison and not the army,” during a “million man” protest against military conscription, in Jerusalem October 30, 2025.

Aliyah Minister Sofer vows to vote against haredi draft bill, 'even if Netanyahu fires me'

RZP's Ofir Sofer to oppose draft legislation, defying faction head Bezalel Smotrich • Bismuth brings new haredi draft bill outline to Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

Aliyah and Integration Minister Minister Ofir Sofer holds a press conference at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, December 1, 2025

Netanyahu's pardon must include admission of guilt, departure from political life, Lapid charges

”You cannot grant Netanyahu a pardon without an admission of guilt, an expression of remorse, and an immediate withdrawal from political life," the opposition leader said.

Yair Lapid walks next then-opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset, November 8, 2021

Lapid to bring Trump's Gaza peace plan to Knesset vote in bid to 'embarrass' Netanyahu

In a statement, Lapid noted that "we support President Trump and strengthen his hand in the efforts to implement the stages of the plan."

Opposition leader and Yesh Atid head MK Yair Lapid speaks before a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025

Gantz shouldn't run if he can't pass threshold, new Yesh Atid member Noam Tibin says

"We must strive to achieve a bloc of 62–64 seats for the Zionist parties, and this is completely possible. The idea is not to split, but to unite," Noam TIbon said.

 Major General (Ret.) Noam Tibon speaks to thousands of Israeli left-wing activists during a rally in Rabin Square, Tel Aviv, calling for talks with Palestinians and in support of the two-state solution, May 27, 2017.

Thousands gather in Tel Aviv to demand state probe on October 7 failures

"The people of Israel deserve answers about how the terrible failure happened and how to prevent it from happening again," former prime minister Naftali Bennett published on X/Twitter.

Protests in Tel Aviv demanding a new October 7 state probe.

Miriam Feirberg, legendary Netanya mayor, dies at 74 after battle with serious illness

Opposition leader Yair Lapid noted her contribution to Netanya while Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar, and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar also offered their condolences. 

Netanya mayor Miriam Feirberg.

October 7 hero Maj.-Gen. (res.) Noam Tibon to enter Israeli politics with Lapid's Yesh Atid

Lapid and Tibon will deliver a joint statement at 7:15 p.m.

Major General (Res.) Noam Tibon speaks during a rally against the war in Gaza and for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip at HaBima Square in Tel Aviv, July 24, 2025.

Activists, MKs criticize ministers chosen for c'ttee to decide October 7 probe mandate

Opposition MKs and activists slam the government’s committee to investigate the October 7 massacre, accusing the government of whitewashing. The October Council demands a state commission of inquiry.

Justice Minister Yariv Levin speaks at a ceremony for murdered Gaza hostage Thai national Sonthaya Oakkharasri before his remains were flown back to Thailand, October 22, 2025.