Yair Lapid
Ministry of Education mulls mandatory display of PM's photo in classrooms
The Ministry of Education considers a new policy requiring portraits of government officials in classrooms, sparking debate amid rising political tensions.
Growing contradictions at the heart of Israel’s liberal camp - opinion
Knesset legal advisor demands Finance Ministry probe into unauthorized fund transfers
Knesset stole billions from Israelis to fund haredi schools, Lapid claims
Millions transferred to haredi schools without Knesset approval, state admits to court
During the hearing, a state representative acknowledged that a significant portion of the funds had already been transferred prior to the Finance Committee discussion.
Knesset rejects Yesh Atid bill to nationalize KKL, Lapid accuses rivals of 'corruption'
Lapid cited systemic corruption “of the worst kind” as the reason for leaving.
From yellow badges to ‘extermination ovens’: Toxic rhetoric of haredi draft protests - editorial
The latest affront occurred on Sunday when UTJ chairperson Yitzhak Goldknopf compared enforcing yeshiva students’ conscription to “placing a yellow badge on them.”
How Israel's migration figures are liable to affect the next election results - opinion
The figures show that the number of Israelis who left Israel for in excess of nine months in the years 2023-2025 is around 211,000.
Lapid, Chikli: US arrest of Maduro a message to Iranian regime
Opposition leader Yair Lapid and Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli praised the US arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, warning the Iranian regime of the consequences of narcoterrorism.
High Court to hear two cases blocking haredi education funds amid legal disputes
Supreme Court Justice Yael Willner ordered that hearings in both cases be held by January 8, and instructed the parties to submit preliminary responses up to 24 hours beforehand.
High Court freezes NIS 1b. haredi education transfer over recovery concerns
The petition was filed by opposition head and Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid, together with party lawmakers, against budget transfers approved by the Knesset Finance Committee.
Israel's opposition must unite to defeat Netanyahu, restore responsibility in politics – opinion
A divided opposition risks repeating past failures; uniting the parties is the only path to replacing the current government.
Bennett surges to 22 seats as Likud falls, opposition inches toward forming gov't - poll
The Likud would get 25 seats, Religious Zionist party would not cross the threshold, and an opposition coalition would secure 60 seats, putting it on the brink of forming a government.
Egypt says gas deal with Israel 'purely commercial,' does not change Palestine stance
"The deal serves a strategic interest to enhance Egypt's position as the only regional center for gas trading in the Eastern Mediterranean," official Diaa Rashwan said.
Karhi vows broadcasting reform will 'pass with full force' as Knesset panel breaks out in clashes
A new special committee was formed exclusively to advance the reform, prompting critics to argue that it was created to push the legislation forward without internal objections.
