The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yair-lapid/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:54:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Yair Lapid | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yair-lapid/ 32 32 ‘Part of a larger struggle’: As elections loom, thousands march to Knesset for Jerusalem Pride https://www.timesofisrael.com/part-of-a-larger-struggle-as-elections-loom-thousands-march-to-knesset-for-jerusalem-pride/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:19:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836755 Marchers chant 'democracy' while holding ballot boxes, in procession guarded by some 2,000 police officers; partner of soldier killed fighting on Oct. 7 says Israel facing 'fateful' vote

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]]> Poll shows anti-Netanyahu bloc winning majority; Eisenkot seen as best fit to be PM in separate survey https://www.timesofisrael.com/poll-shows-anti-netanyahu-bloc-winning-majority-eisenkot-seen-as-best-fit-to-be-pm-in-separate-survey/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:17:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836783 Zman Yisrael has Zionist opposition parties winning 62 seats, enough to form a government, though they would come short of a majority if all Arab factions run on joint slate

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]]> Yesh Atid co-founder and MK Boaz Toporovsky steps away from Knesset https://www.timesofisrael.com/yesh-atid-co-founder-and-mk-boaz-toporovsky-steps-away-from-knesset/ Wed, 27 May 2026 18:11:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3831777 Toporovsky to remain in party, but not in political role; Lapid thanks 'friend' for 'years of service' to public; former Zionist Council chief Oz Haim named as replacement MK

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]]> Opposition party leaders spar over potential inclusion of Haredim in future coalition https://www.timesofisrael.com/opposition-party-leaders-spar-over-potential-inclusion-of-haredim-in-future-coalition/ Wed, 27 May 2026 14:16:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3831422 Democrats' Golan slammed after undated clip showed him saying he would sit with ultra-Orthodox if it was the only way to oust Netanyahu-led Likud and far-right; Lapid and Bennett vow no compromise on draft exemptions

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]]> Lapid takes aim at ‘disaster’ US-Iran deal, says Netanyahu failed to achieve victory https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-takes-aim-at-disaster-us-iran-deal-says-netanyahu-failed-to-achieve-victory/ Mon, 25 May 2026 15:22:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830192 Opposition leader says it's 'absurd' negotiations to end conflict did not include Israel, which must 'maintain freedom of action' regardless of agreement

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]]> Liberman says his goal for the upcoming election is to become prime minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/liberman-says-his-goal-for-the-upcoming-election-is-to-become-prime-minister/ Tue, 19 May 2026 16:31:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826648 Hawkish MK's Yisrael Beytenu party polls at only around 9 seats; however, he rules out threatening to join Netanyahu for leverage

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]]> Rebuked by court and military, police say they will detain draft evaders https://www.timesofisrael.com/rebuked-by-court-and-military-police-say-they-will-detain-draft-evaders/ Mon, 18 May 2026 15:31:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826059 Shas blasts arrests of 'precious Torah scholars'; Smotrich demands Haredi leaders endorse military service for those not engaged in full-time Torah study

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]]> Netanyahu said seeking to dissuade Haredi parties from backing September elections date https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-said-seeking-to-dissuade-haredi-parties-from-backing-september-elections-date/ Thu, 14 May 2026 22:43:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823827 PM reportedly cites need to focus on Iran war; government said to be planning 5-year program to support ultra-Orthodox community; poll again predicts inconclusive elections

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]]> At new party’s first rally, Bennett vows to ‘unite the nation’ and enact constitution https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-new-partys-first-rally-bennett-vows-to-unite-the-nation-and-enact-constitution/ Tue, 12 May 2026 22:52:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3822167 Former premier says Likud founders 'rolling in their graves' at what party has become under Netanyahu; Lapid: Merger with Bennett is about 'restoring hope to the country'

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]]> Far-right provocateurs hurl homophobic abuse at gay secularist activist in Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/far-right-provocateurs-hurl-homophobic-abuse-at-gay-secularist-activist-in-tel-aviv/ Mon, 11 May 2026 07:35:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3820728 Group led by government-aligned Mordechai David trails Naor Narkis and partner, calling them 'f*ggot' and 'tranny'; gang also said to yell the pair is 'sick with AIDS'

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]]> Eisenkot says Bennett-Lapid uniting without him is ‘not how you build partnerships’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/eisenkot-says-bennett-lapid-uniting-without-him-is-not-how-you-build-partnerships/ Sun, 10 May 2026 13:55:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3820270 Yashar chairman tells party activists he wanted to join merger, condensing Zionist opposition into three separate slates representing left, right and center

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]]> Likud minister claims Hamas ‘hatched’ Oct. 7 attack during Bennett-Lapid government https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-minister-claims-hamas-hatched-oct-7-attack-during-bennett-lapid-government/ Sun, 10 May 2026 10:04:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3820046 Zohar says Sinwar planned onslaught when he saw 'weakness'; Bennett accuses government of campaign to 'evade responsibility,' promises state inquiry; Lapid: Government should be 'ashamed'

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]]> Eisenkot-Liberman merger would be biggest faction, could boost opposition – survey https://www.timesofisrael.com/eisenkot-liberman-merger-would-be-biggest-faction-could-boost-opposition-survey/ Fri, 08 May 2026 08:28:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3819057 Polls essentially unchanged since last week, with Zman showing Zionist opposition with narrow majority; Reservists' Hendel reportedly in touch with Gantz about joint run

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]]> Star-crossed bromance? Bennett and Lapid aim to unify Israel, but electoral heavens may not align https://www.timesofisrael.com/star-crossed-bromance-bennett-and-lapid-aim-to-unify-israel-but-electoral-heavens-may-not-align/ Fri, 08 May 2026 01:59:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3818778 Bennett is distrusted by many, while Lapid is seen as left-wing. Their bond, apparently genuine, may not be enough to heal the country's rifts or unseat Netanyahu

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]]> In interview blitz, Bennett vows to fire politicized officials if elected PM https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-interview-blitz-bennett-vows-to-fire-politicized-officials-if-elected-pm/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:48:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3813260 Former premier says he's seen 'crazy things' in 'political' Israel Police; urges Eisenkot to 'display leadership' and join his union with Lapid; warns Haredi draft evasion 'killing our soldiers'

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