The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yesh-atid-party/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:23:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Yesh Atid party | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/yesh-atid-party/ 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> Launching joint slate, Bennett and Lapid promise ‘the era of division is over’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/launching-joint-slate-bennett-and-lapid-promise-the-era-of-division-is-over/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:09:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3810443 'We are uniting today to win the elections and to establish a Zionist government,' says Lapid. 'To win the elections, the entire Israeli center must stand behind Naftali Bennett'

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]]> Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announce united run under Bennett in 2026 elections https://www.timesofisrael.com/naftali-bennett-and-yair-lapid-announce-united-run-under-bennett-in-2026-elections/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:35:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3810267 Bennett invites Gadi Eisenkot to join their 'Together' slate, declares that 'the era of division is over'; Lapid calls on entire nation to rally behind new leader

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]]> Lapid warns ‘liberal bloc’ may lose next election if it doesn’t unite – behind him https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-warns-liberal-bloc-may-lose-next-election-if-it-doesnt-unite-behind-him/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:44:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3755798 'If we don't come to our senses, we will lose,' opposition leader says, argues his party is best situated to lead; prominent anti-government activist joins Golan's The Democrats

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]]> Polls: Bennett-Lapid-Eisenkot merger would be biggest party, but not change overall result https://www.timesofisrael.com/polls-bennett-lapid-eisenkot-merger-would-lead-polls-but-not-change-overall-result/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:53:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3739571 If the 3 anti-Netanyahu parties combine, they would garner 36 seats, Zman Yisrael survey shows, but Zman and Channel 12 say neither pro- nor anti-Netanyahu blocs would net majority

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]]> High Court halts transfer of NIS 1 billion to Haredi schools as it reviews case https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-halts-transfer-of-nis-1-billion-to-haredi-schools-as-it-reviews-case/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:30:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3724353&preview=true&preview_id=3724353 Petitioners accuse government of breaking law by funding institutions allegedly not teaching core subjects; ultra-Orthodox leaders rail against 'antisemitic' court

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]]> Lapid petitions High Court to halt billion-shekel transfer to ultra-Orthodox schools https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-petitions-high-court-to-halt-billion-shekel-transfer-to-ultra-orthodox-schools/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:06:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3723226 Court gives government until Wednesday morning to respond; 'We will not allow Israel’s ultra-Orthodox children to be turned into second-class citizens,' says UTJ chairman Goldknopf

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]]> ‘I want to fix the IDF’: Noam Tibon on the impact of Oct. 7 and what he plans to do in Knesset https://www.timesofisrael.com/i-want-to-fix-the-idf-noam-tibon-on-the-impact-of-oct-7-and-what-he-plans-to-do-in-knesset/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:00:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3708724 Retired general who rescued his family from Hamas details plans for assertive defense policy, calls to expand the army's ground forces and end what he sees as its politicization

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]]> Mark Mellman, founder of Democratic pro-Israel group and adviser to Yair Lapid, dies https://www.timesofisrael.com/mark-mellman-founder-of-democratic-pro-israel-group-and-adviser-to-yair-lapid-dies/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:27:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3694294 American Jewish pollster founded Democratic Majority for Israel to counter growing opposition to Jewish state in the party; in Israel, he helped Lapid's Yesh Atid from its founding

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]]> Retired general Noam Tibon, known for Oct. 7 rescue, joins Yesh Atid party https://www.timesofisrael.com/retired-general-noam-tibon-known-for-oct-7-rescue-joins-yesh-atid-party/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:23:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3691873 Former commander of IDF's Northern Corps, demanding state commission of inquiry into Hamas attack and end to Haredi draft exemptions, brings security experience to centrist faction

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]]> Likud taps Yair Netanyahu for senior WZO role, risking compromise deal on appointments https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-taps-yair-netanyahu-for-senior-wzo-role-risking-compromise-deal-on-appointments/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 03:37:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3677081 Minister from ruling party defends nomination of PM’s son for cushy gig, asserting Yair 'merely wants to promote Zionist advocacy in the Diaspora,' as Yesh Atid and The Democrats decry 'despicable' move

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]]> Lapid says he’ll push for revoking ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers’ right to vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-says-hell-push-for-revoking-ultra-orthodox-draft-dodgers-right-to-vote/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:17:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3674998 Liberman welcomes opposition leader's threat, while Gantz derides 'illegal' and undemocratic proposal

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]]> Opposition chiefs form ‘permanent forum’ to work on ousting PM; Bennett, Gantz stay away https://www.timesofisrael.com/most-opposition-chiefs-meet-form-permanent-forum-to-coordinate-ahead-of-next-election/ Sat, 20 Sep 2025 21:30:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3646680 Lapid, Liberman, Golan, Eisenkot to meet again next month on ways to defeat Netanyahu, expect Bennett, Gantz to join them; aim to set up team to draw up 'guidelines of next government'

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]]> Despite founding new party, Eisenkot still looking at merger with other factions https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-founding-new-party-eisenkot-still-looking-at-merger-with-other-factions/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:42:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3644221 Source says Opposition Leader Yair Lapid holding out hope for possible joint run with new 'Yashar! With Eisenkot' party

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