Lapid

Lapid says Netanyahu falsified security protocols to deflect Oct. 7 blame, urges investigation

“The recommendations of Ronen Bar and Herzi Halevi came following particularly urgent and serious intelligence warnings about Hamas preparing for combat in Gaza,” Lapid said.

FEBRUARY 9, 2026|ByKESHET NEEV

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 9, 2026

Yair Lapid and Gadi Eisenkot embrace at draft law protests in Jerusalem on January 15, 2026.

Gadi Eisenkot pushing for unified list with Bennett, Lapid to rival Netanyahu's Likud

Eisenkot’s office confirmed his proposal to the rival party leaders to The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday, after it was initially reported on N12.

JANUARY 21, 2026|ByKESHET NEEV, TOBIAS HOLCMAN

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

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.

DECEMBER 3, 2025|ByKESHET NEEV

Opposition head MK Yair Lapid leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, May 26, 2025

Lapid calls UN's treatment of Israel a 'diplomatic equivalent of a psychotic episode'

Lapid discussed the need to create a new organization of "democratic nations", while he pointed out the bias that exists towards Israel currently in the UN.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Eyal Hulata resigns from Security Council; Dermer, Zamir possible replacements

Hulata told Prime Minister Yair Lapid that he would be available to make a smooth transition with his replacement.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV

Dr. Eyal Hulata, the new national security adviser.

The two-state hypocrisy in the reaction to Lapid’s speech - analysis

Political leaders are having a field day after hearing that Lapid's delegation to the UN planned to support a two-state solution.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV

People take part in a protest outside the Israeli embassy

E3 doubts Iran wants to sign nuclear deal, as Lapid heads to Germany

Blinken: JCPOA must meet our bottom line * Eisenkot: mistake to exit agreement in 2018

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

European External Action Service (EEAS) Deputy Secretary General Enrique Mora and Iranian Deputy at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi wait for the start of a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, Austria May 1, 2021.

Lapid: Shin Bet tech always keeps it one step ahead of the enemy

He honored seven specific anonymous Shin Bet agents or members of other intelligence services who were part of agency-led operations for their special contributions for operational achievements.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Prime Minister Yair Lapid briefs foreign press on the Iran Deal and Israel's opposition to it.

Iran is a real threat and should not be underestimated - editorial

Iran is a serious threat to the Jewish state, it should not be kicked around like a political football and become a divisive campaign issue ahead of the November 1 election.

AUGUST 30, 2022ByJPOST EDITORIAL

Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Bagheri and IRGC Aerospace Force Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh walk during the unveiling of "Kheibarshekan" missile at an undisclosed location in Iran, in this picture obtained on February 9, 2022.

Lapid thanks Sisi for Egyptian efforts to broker Gaza cease fire

Egyptian President Sisi and Lapid agreed that it was important to strengthen and develop "normalization between Israel and the countries of the region."

AUGUST 9, 2022ByTOVAH LAZAROFF