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Opposition leaders blast Benjamin Netanyahu unity government proposal as pre-election scam

Yair Lapid made the remarks at a faction press conference in the Knesset for the Together Party, of which he is a member, led by former prime minister Naftali Bennett.

Yair Lapid at faction press conference in the Knesset, Monday June 2026.
A convoy of Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men rally against the military inscription, on road 1 outside of Jerusalem, June 24, 2026.

Israel's gov't must not serve interests of ultra-Orthodox party leaders, opposition heads declare

Former Israeli Prime Minister and head of newly merged 'Together' party, Naftali Bennet speaks at a press conference at the Israeli parliament on May 20, 2026 in Jerusalem.

Bennett forms AI advisory committee to boost Israel's national tech policy ahead of elections

Opposition leader Yair Lapid at faction press conference in the Knesset, Monday, May 17, 2026.

Lapid warns Likud MKs backing haredi draft bill from Netanyahu pressure will ‘not fall under radar'


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.

 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."

Lapid in Egypt to meet Sisi and discuss Hamas hostages.

Netanyahu ‘fully backs government and IDF’

According to law, the prime minister is supposed to brief the opposition leader on national security every month.

 Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Prime Minister Yair Lapid to receive a briefing on the ongoing Operation Breaking Dawn, August 7, 2022

What is in the US-Israel joint declaration? - explainer

Prime Minister Yair Lapid and US President Joe Biden signed a joint declaration after meeting on the second day of Biden's visit to Israel.

 US President Joe Biden participates in a welcoming ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, July 13, 2022

Yair Lapid officially becomes Prime Minister of Israel

Before the ceremony of Lapid's transition to prime minister, the Yesh Atid leader paid a visit to Yad Vashem.

Bennett, Lapid and their families participated in a small ceremony for Lapid's transition to prime minister.

Lapid to Borrell: Iran trip shows a worrying disregard for Israel

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid issued the charge against Borrell in an exchange of written email messages.

Prime Minister Yair Lapid at a weekly cabinet meeting, June 12, 2022

Lapid: Israel will not be a route to bypass Russia sanctions

Putin, Bennett discuss possible Ukraine-Russia ceasefire • Zelensky’s chief of staff praises Israeli mediation efforts.

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid makes a public statement on the Russia-Ukraine crisis at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem,February 24, 2022.

Meretz MK to become Israel’s highest ranking female Arab diplomat

Meretz MK Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi will be the first Israeli Arab woman to hold such a senior diplomatic position.

 MK GHAIDA RINAWIE ZOABI attends a Special  Committee on Arab Society Affairs meeting, in the  Knesset in June

Israeli embassy to Ukraine evacuates to Lviv

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett repeated his request that cabinet ministers do not comment on the situation in Ukraine.

 Israeli embassy moves from Kyiv to Lviv amid Russia-Ukraine tensions.

Lapid: ‘Everyone in their right minds’ must oppose IRGC ban reversal in Iran Deal

“If the IRGC isn’t a terrorist organization, what are they? A folk dancing troupe?” the Minister of Foreign Affairs said in a Yesh Atid function.

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid (L) and Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy (R), 3 November 2021.