Yair Lapid
Netanyahu meets Ben-Gvir, Smotrich as opposition leaders hold coalition talks
Netanyahu met Ben-Gvir and Smotrich as opposition leaders held separate talks. Eisenkot accused Likud of undermining the vote, while Lapid urged patience.
Democrats' Golan meets Eisenkot, opposition heads as leaders weigh path to coalition
Opposition considers Lapid for Knesset Speaker appointment - report
Israel election results signal political deadlock, raising three possible post-election scenarios
Bennett's B'Yachad projected to win 12 seats in next Knesset, election polling data predicts
The results put B’Yachad broadly in line with pre-election expectations, although its projected support remained well below the 24 seats Yesh Atid won independently in the November 2022 election.
Israel's opposition weighs minority coalition as Bennett, Liberman reject Arab support
Gadi Eisenkot is considering a minority government if the opposition wins 58 or 59 seats, but Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Liberman insist on a Zionist majority.
Yair Lapid: The upcoming election is about what we want Israel to be - opinion
This is not a choice between Right and Left, or between religious and secular Israelis. This is a choice between those who carry this country on their backs and those who hitch a free ride.
Striking Iran ahead of elections could constitute political interference, officials warn - report
Lapid says available intelligence does not justify an attack before the vote, while former air force chief Norkin questions whether a limited campaign could topple Tehran’s regime.
Katz says opposition will bear blame for future attacks on Israel after ignoring warnings
Opposition leader Yair Lapid said that Katz's "reckless and hysterical statement is a gift to Israel’s enemies,” and accused the government of failing to eradicate Hamas or bring down Iran.
Bismuth warns Israel’s enemies may attack on Election Day as Knesset defense committee meets
"Israel's enemies will attempt to attack on Election Day," Bismuth wrote in an X/Twitter post. "We are prepared."
Right 'sounds alarm' over Gantz withdrawal as Left consolidates ahead of elections
Gantz's withdrawal sparks warnings from Sa'ar and Smotrich over wasted right-wing votes, while left-wing leaders welcome the decision and rally ahead of the elections.
Israel's opposition will not defeat Netanyahu by focusing on October 7 - opinion
Rather than dwelling on the past, the opposition would be better served by persuading the public that Israel has a better future beyond Netanyahu’s leadership.
Ahead of elections, Bennett, Lapid pledge to strengthen Israel-Diaspora ties
The proposals come amid signs of growing disaffection among Diaspora Jews with Israel and its Netanyahu-led government.
Eisenkot's Yashar launches campaign aiming to draw votes from opposition bloc, overtake Likud
The move comes just two weeks after a meeting of the leaders of the opposition's change bloc, where they agreed to postpone discussions over who would be their prime minister candidate.
