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
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.
US democracy's decline is a warning to Israel - opinion
America is being tested as to whether it can keep its republic, just as we are being tested as to whether we can retain our democracy. Let us all hope that both of us can pass the test.
What did the gov’t approve for Israel’s 2026 state budget? - explainer
The 2026 budget passed its first test, yet the battles over defense, taxes, and reforms expose a government more focused on managing crises than shaping policy.
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.
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.”
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
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.
