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Opposition head Yair Lapid (left), Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (center), Otzma Yehudit head Itamar Ben-Gvir (right), illustrative.

Israeli politicians react to Netanyahu's trip to Washington, the beginning of the next phase deal

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

MKs Gadi Eisenkot (L) and Benny Gantz (R) seen in the Knesset plenum, in Jerusalem, December 4, 2024

Gantz, Lapid push back against haredi draft exemption bill in the Knesset

By ELIAV BREUER

Protesters dressed as news channels hang themselves outside the Communications Ministry, protesting for free speech

Protesters chain themselves to Communications Ministry calling for free press

YAIR LAPID in his Tel Aviv office: ‘The elimination of Sinwar sends an important message: Whoever messes with us will die.’

Lapid: Israel should have exacted a 'far heavier' price from Iran

By ELIAV BREUER

Yair Lapid gives a speech about his version of how the October 7 Massacre happened at a press conference with the unofficial civilian probe in Tel Aviv, August 29, 2024.

Lapid: Netanyahu 'seemed bored and indifferent' about October 7 security warning

By ELIAV BREUER , JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Miri Regev (L) A house at Kibbutz Nirim burned on October 7 in the Hamas attack. (Illustration)

October 7 state ceremony to proceed in Ofakim despite widespread opposition

OPPOSITION HEAD MK Yair Lapid attends a 40-signatures debate at the plenum hall of the Knesset earlier this week: ‘The Knesset suddenly understands that it is on the way to falling apart.’

Lapid, Sa'ar warn against 'return of judicial reform'

By ELIAV BREUER

POTENTIAL NETANYAHU successors? Gideon Sa’ar, Yair Lapid, and Avigdor Liberman meet on Wednesday.

Who will succeed Netanyahu as his era comes to an end?

By AMOTZ ASA-EL

BENNY GANTZ has captured the hearts of many by taking the critical decision to join the prime minister and defense minister to form a war cabinet. He would, however, be mistaken if he thinks this is going to be enough, says the writer.

Navigating Israel's political woods: Gantz's unity move and Lapid's opposition stand

Yair Lapid holds a press conference in Tel Aviv on December 22, 2022.

Lapid introduces financial aid plan for reservists

By ARIELLA MARSDEN

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a situation assessment at the Kirya IDF base in Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu appoints hostages director as emergency gov't talks continue

By ARIELLA MARSDEN

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves his Likud party faction meeting at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, June 14, 2023.

Likud ‘rebels’ extend olive branch, await opposition response - analysis

THOUSANDS PROTEST against the planned judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, on Saturday night. Men, women and children have taken to the streets and highways armed with nothing more than flags

Judicial reform protests disrupt JFNA assembly in Tel Aviv

Miri Regev

Miri Regev to try to convince Lapid to attend Independence Day torch ceremony

By MAARIV ONLINE

Yair Lapid among those in protest

Lapid: Funds will be redirected from gov't bodies for 'Ben-Gvir's private militia'

By MICHAEL STARR

OPPOSITION LEADER MK Yair Lapid addresses the Knesset last week. It seems that if there were a competition for the most divisive senior politician in Israel’s history, Lapid would be the undisputed winner by a large margin, says the writer.

Remembering national responsibility - opinion

OPPOSITION MKS wrap themselves in Israeli flags during the Knesset vote on judicial reform on Monday night.

Israel's opposition is out of options against judicial reform