Yair Lapid
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
Striking Iran ahead of elections could constitute political interference, officials warn - report
Katz says opposition will bear blame for future attacks on Israel after ignoring warnings
Middle Israel: More defense spending will not buy victory for Israel - opinion
Israel's economy has emerged from the war with full employment, resumed growth, and one of the world’s strongest currencies. But that doesn't mean it can afford continued overspending.
Al-Shaara says Syria-Israel talks had reached 90% agreement as Israel accuses UN of bias
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.
Lapid to host all five change bloc leaders for coordination meeting ahead of elections
The meeting comes as the bloc's leaders seek to tighten coordination while grappling with disagreements over election strategy and the identity of the candidate who will lead the camp.
UAE prime minister's brother Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum dies at 77
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was the brother of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE’s current prime minister and the ruler of Dubai.
Israel cannot afford to ignore China’s growing strategic ties with Egypt - opinion
China’s growing presence in Egypt shows why Israel needs a government focused on long-term regional strategy, diplomacy, and economic ties.
Lapid calls on Netanyahu to convene defense budget committee, release NIS 11b. to IDF
Opposition leader Yair Lapid called on Netanyahu to convene the defense budget committee and release NIS 11 billion for urgent military purchases.
B'Yachad party will pursue LGBTQ marriage rights if part of next government, Lapid vows
The B’Yachad party was formed from an alliance between Bennett and Lapid’s centrist Yesh Atid Party. It is one of the leading parties in the opposition bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu in October.
Netanyahu seeks to raise IDF budget, Lapid conditions support on canceling ‘corrupt’ haredi funds
Lapid noted that, in general, he supported transferring the funds to increase the defense establishment’s budget “because the IDF needs to be strengthened.”
No. 4: Naftali Bennett: The former PM seeking a comeback to ‘repair Israel’
Since returning to politics, Bennett has shifted from his previous campaigns, taking a more liberal position while maintaining a strong right-wing stance on security.
No. 15: Netanyahu's key partners and challengers shaping Israel's future
Following the October elections, the influence of these figures could change dramatically, depending on the balance of power between Netanyahu’s camp and the opposition bloc.
