Yair Lapid
Israel Election 2026: What does Naftali Bennett’s B’Yachad stand for?
“If I put this ballot in the box, what government, policies, and political reality am I helping create?”
The electoral threshold is distorting Israel's democracy - time to rethink it - opinion
October 7 haunts Netanyahu's election campaign, but his bloc holds its ground
Coalition, opposition tie at 52 seats as Netanyahu's Likud gets closer to Eisenkot's Yashar - poll
Opposition leaders demand criminal probe into Netanyahu, state commission of inquiry over Oct. 7
Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Lapid accused Netanyahu of evading responsibility for October 7, citing prewar warnings and renewing calls for a State Commission of Inquiry.
Three questions Israelis must ask themselves before voting on October 27 - opinion
Israel’s next leader must be evaluated on how they managed both their party lists and campaigns, what they believe are the nation’s main challenges, and their approach to foreign policy.
Bennett, Lapid meet family of Haymanot Kasau, pledge to transfer case to Shin Bet, Zini if elected
"I committed to them that we would turn to the head of the Shin Bet, David Zini, to examine the Shin Bet's involvement in the matter," Bennett said in a post on X/Twitter.
The flydubai passengers have returned home safely, and that is all that matters for now - editorial
A terrorist tried to hijack an aircraft carrying 166 Israelis. He failed. They are alive and safe. For now, that is more than enough.
Israeli ministers call for increased military action after flydubai incident
Ministers and opposition politicians also praised the Israeli passengers aboard the flybubai aircraft, saying that they saved many lives and potentially prevented a disaster on the scale of 9/11.
Lapid: Nothing close to flydubai incident discussed during latest security briefing with Netanyahu
Lapid issued the statement following the incident aboard a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an apparent attempt by a pilot to seize control of the aircraft.
Lapid: No need for public panic, despite Netanyahu's claims of possible pre-election attack
"Security threats must be handled professionally and responsibly," Lapid said. "Israel’s security and IDF bases are not mere backdrops for election campaign videos."
WATCH: 'Don't mess with us': Netanyahu warns enemies may attack Israel ahead of election
A meeting between Lapid and Netanyahu is set for Tuesday evening following the PMO's rejection of Lapid's initial request for an urgent briefing.
Israel’s opposition agrees to stop fighting itself, but not how to replace Netanyahu - analysis
The four parties now have a way to campaign against Netanyahu. What they still lack is a convincing pathway to replace him.
Five 'change bloc' leaders hold coordinating meeting ahead of elections
Opposition leader Yair Lapid hosted change bloc chiefs, including Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, on Saturday night to coordinate election moves amid rising internal tensions.