Yair Lapid

Ahead of elections, Bennett, Lapid pledge to strengthen Israel-Diaspora ties

The proposals come amid signs of growing disaffection among Diaspora Jews with Israel and its Netanyahu-led government.

B'Yachad party heads Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid speak during a press conference in Tel Aviv, Septemper 11, 2026.
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, speaks during an election campaign rally in Haifa, September 23, 2026

Eisenkot's Yashar launches campaign aiming to draw votes from opposition bloc, overtake Likud

Opposition leader Yair Lapid speaks during a press conference as part of the Together party election campaign in Tel Aviv, central Israel, August 19, 2026.

Bennett's comments about sitting with Netanyahu in next gov't were 'unsuccesful irony,' Lapid says

Former prime minister and B'Yachad party chairman Naftali Bennett, together with Opposition Leader Yair Lapid and party members, present the party’s candidate list ahead of the upcoming general elections in Tel Aviv, September 6, 2026.

Israel Election 2026: What does Naftali Bennett’s B’Yachad stand for?


Yesh Atid MKs Dvora Biton, Tatiana Mazarsky announce they will not join B’Yachad Knesset slate

Biton and Mazarsky’s decisions to seek re-election came after Yesh Atid MKs Meir Cohen and Mickey Levy confirmed on Monday that they were also not going to run with the party.

MK Debbie Biton poses for a picture a day before the opening session of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on November 14, 2022.

Yesh Atid MK Levy confirms he will not be on Knesset list, says he is not leaving party

Levy also mentioned that he had met with party leader Yair Lapid, and had agreed to serve as the head of the party's court.

Member of Knesset Mickey Levy attends a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on petitions seeking to overturn the election of attorney Michael Rabello as State Comptroller, June 18, 2026.

Ra’am’s Abbas announces ex-Yesh Atid MK as first Jewish candidate to join Arab party's slate

MK Yoav Segalovitz recently announced his resignation from the Knesset and departure from the Yesh Atid Party, headed by opposition leader Yair Lapid.

Ra’am Party leader MK Mansour Abbas and former Yesh Atid MK Yoav Segalovich

Israel must repair its ties with world Jewry by repairing itself - opinion

Anyone who cares about the future of relations between Israel and world Jewry must know that repairing those ties starts in large part with real repair at home here in Israel.

Michal Slawny Cababia is seen speaking at an event for young American Jewish community leaders and activists.

Why are more Jewish politicians considering joining Israeli Arab parties? - opinion

Ra’am Party leader MK Mansour Abbas confirmed that they have discussed with Segalovitz the possibility of his joining the Arab party’s slate ahead of the upcoming elections. 

Yoav Segalovitz, former deputy public security minister attends Internal security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on November 8, 2021

Bennett: Next gov't will declare national education emergency, address teacher shortage

Bennett has said that a government led by him would cut state funding to haredi educational institutions that do not teach core curriculum studies and halt funding to haredim who evade service.

Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett attends a joint election campaign event with former Israeli prime minister Yair Lapid of their joint party on August 20, 2026 in Ramat Hasharon, Israel.

Liberman's unified strategy is key for state-oriented Zionist bloc's victory in elections - opinion

To the attention of all my colleagues in the opposition: Only a firm decision by all of us to adhere to these principles and maintain a bloc-wide strategy will bring us a clear and decisive victory.

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026

Editor's Notes: In era of Jewish uncertainty, Israel must rework its relationship with Diaspora

Israel’s leaders offer education, aliyah, and advocacy as answers to Diaspora challenges, but true partnership requires giving world Jewry a voice in decisions that affect them.

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid speaks during a press conference as part of the B'Yachad party election campaign in Tel Aviv, central Israel, August 19, 2026.

Why Israel's right-wing voters feel the system is stacked against them – opinion

Right-wing voters justifiably fear living under institutions that have been contaminated by rigid ideologies

The Likud primaries in Ashdod, August 17, 2026.

Lapid: Israel's foreign relations 'disaster,' must be considered integral part of national security

Lapid said Israel's diplomatic relationships could bolster its access to advanced weapons, intelligence cooperation, technology, energy, scientific partnerships and global markets.

Opposition Leader Yair Lapid speaks during a press conference as part of the B'Yachad party election campaign in Tel Aviv, central Israel, August 19, 2026.