Yair Lapid
With new players and old alliances, Israel’s post-October 7 political map takes shape
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Two significant political developments played out this week as Israel moves towards elections. Gadi Eisenkot and Yonatan Shamriz took the reflectors with key announcements.
Israel's Opposition hits 61 seat majority for first time in months - poll
Thousands protest rising crime in Arab sector, Ben-Gvir accuses leaders of 'fueling violence'
Could Bennett, Lapid, and Eisenkot topple Netanyahu in Israel's next election? - analysis
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WATCH: UNSC votes in support of Trump's Gaza peace plan
Russia, China abstain as 13 other UNSC members vote in favor • Israel's UN envoy Danny Danon: Int'l community must commit to disarming Hamas, Israel will make sure it happens
'Not the way of the Torah': Netanyahu, politicians decry violent attack on Shas MK Yoav Ben-Tzur
“This is not the way of the Torah, this is not the way of the State of Israel; these violent criminals must be dealt with severely,” Opposition head Yair Lapid stated.
Lihi Lapid on ‘I Wanted to Be Wonderful’: An honest look at raising an autistic child
Lihi Lapid is a best-selling Israeli novelist and author of an essay collection and children’s books, as well as a journalist and photographer who speaks regularly about women’s issues.
World Mizrachi announces Zionist Congress coalition deal - Yesh Atid warns against joining
'World Mizrachi is deeply proud and grateful to be a significant part of the WZO’s leadership in this period where partnership, mutual trust and respect.'
