Yair Lapid

Netanyahu’s coalition criticizes cancellation of Lebanon strikes after Trump’s intervention

“This is the time to tell our friend, President Trump - ‘no’,” National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid at a party press conference in the Knesset, Monday, June 1, 2026.

Lapid urges Eisenkot to join his alliance with Bennett to win upcoming elections, oust Netanayhu

The remarks were made at a faction press conference in the Knesset on Monday after the Together party dropped in the polls this past week, while Eisenkot’s Yashar! gained seats.

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Israeli current opposition leader Yair Lapid (L) and former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett stand together in Tel Aviv on May 12, as they hold their inaugural conference of their ‘Together – Under Bennett’s Leadership’ party for the upcoming national election.

Bennett-Lapid's Together drops seats as Eisenkot makes gains, Likud becomes largest party - poll

Before Bennett and Lapid merged, their separate lists held 31 seats combined, making the current decline even steeper, a loss of 9 mandates compared to their previous numbers.

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DIRECTOR GENERAL of the Zionist Council Oz Haim.

Yesh Atid appoints Zionist Council head Oz Haim to Knesset, replacing MK Toporovsky

Haim has held the role of director general of the Zionist Council in Israel for over four years, which functions as a branch of the World Zionist Organization (WZO).

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Opposition vows to establish Oct. 7 probe as bereaved families clash at High Court hearing

“Anyone who says ‘later’ about investigating the October 7 massacre means ‘never,” Bennett said.

APRIL 23, 2026ByKESHET NEEV
Bereaved families opposing a state commission of inquiry protest outside a hearing on a petition demanding the formation of a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, April 23, 2026.

Israel to mark Independence Day with 'heads held high', says Bennett as opposition honors fallen

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett told The Jerusalem Post that while Israel remembers those who were lost, it also embraces the families who sacrificed “what was most precious to them."

APRIL 21, 2026ByKESHET NEEV
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attends the funeral of Israeli soldier Staff Sergeant Maxsim Entis at the Bat Yam Military Cemetery, March 31, 2026.

Eisenkot overtakes Bennett for opposition leadership as Lapid ends last in latest poll

Gadi Eisenkot gathered 27% of the votes in the latest Maariv survey over who should lead the opposition, while Naftali Bennett received 16%, and Yair Lapid ended last with 6%.

APRIL 21, 2026ByMAARIV
Gadi Eisenkot attends a conference at the Academic College in Tel Aviv, January 6, 2026.

Talking to Lebanon: Peace, or a temporary respite from Hezbollah? - editorial

Israel needs to make its own decisions based on its own needs, with the only consideration the country should have concerning the North being to keep the residents safe.

APRIL 19, 2026ByJPOST EDITORIAL
An Israeli army vehicle moves near destroyed houses in Southern Lebanon, as seen from a position on the Israeli side of the border on April 15, 2026 in Southern Lebanon, Israel.

Lapid says Israel's promises 'crash into reality' as opposition rages at Lebanon ceasefire

Internationally, the ceasefire has received more support, with the President of the EU and the Secretary General of the UN praising the announcement.

APRIL 16, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Head of the opposition and head of the Yesh Atid party MK Yair Lapid and MK Meirav Ben-Ari deliver a joint statement at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 30, 2026.

Knesset Finance panel debates transfer of NIS 98 million to haredi schools

The High Court ordered last month that the Finance Committee reconvene and hold a fresh deliberation on the matter before voting to approve the transfer of the funds.

APRIL 14, 2026ByKESHET NEEV
Finance Committee chair MK Hanoch Milwidsky leads a Finance committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah, March 15, 2026.

Bennett's 'repair team' reveals the lesson he learned from Lapid, his own scars - analysis

In the most recent Lazar Research survey, conducted on April 9, Bennett 2026 polled at 24 seats, just one behind Likud's 25, with the opposition bloc holding a 61-seat majority.

APRIL 12, 2026ByZVIKA KLEIN
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attends a Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem, on February 17, 2026.

Opposition bloc continues to hold 61 seat majority as Bennett's party gains on Likud - poll

Responding to the poll, Opposition leader Yair Lapid said the results show that “reality is stronger than all attempts at brainwashing.”

APRIL 10, 2026ByMOSHE COHEN
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attends a Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in Jerusalem, on February 17, 2026.

Israel to expand summer school program after Iran war closures, education minister says

Kisch's plan expands the existing framework called the “Summer Vacation School,” which is run by the Education Ministry and provides state-subsidized summer programs after the school year ends.

APRIL 9, 2026ByKESHET NEEV
Children return to school in Rishon LeZion following a ceasefire in the war with Iran, April 9, 2026.

Lapid accuses Netanyahu of achieving 'worst result' in Iran war, 'selling lies' to the US

Regarding the recently announced ceasefire, Lapid claimed that Israel had "no influence" on the agreement, nor the talks that led to it.

APRIL 8, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Head of the opposition and head of the Yesh Atid party MK Yair Lapid and MK Meirav Ben-Ari deliver a joint statement at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 30, 2026.