Yair Lapid

Israeli PM Lapid Concedes Defeat To Netanyahu In Election

Netanyahu is expected to form the country’s most right-wing government in history when he takes power, likely in the coming weeks.
By Josef Federman, AP

Israeli Election: Exit Polls Point To Benjamin Netanyahu Win

Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption, would be able to battle the charges as prime minister, improving his chances of avoiding conviction or jail time.
By Tia Goldenberg, AP

Israelis Vote For Fifth Time Since 2019, As Political Crisis Grinds On

Polls have predicted a similar result: stalemate. But a far-right politician has surged in opinion polls recently and could shake things up.
By Tia Goldenberg, AP

Israel's Parliament Dissolves, Sets 5th Election In 4 Years

New elections will be held on Nov. 1.
By Ilan Ben Zion, AP

Blinken Meets With New Israeli Counterpart As Both Governments Try To Reset Relations

The U.S. secretary of state and Yair Lapid met in Rome as part of a push to create a lasting alliance between the two countries.
By Laurie Kellman, Matthew Lee and Ellen Knickmeyer, AP

Netanyahu Opponents Reach Coalition Deal To Oust Israeli Prime Minister

If approved by the Knesset, or parliament, centrist Yair Lapid and his diverse partners will end the 12-year rule of Benjamin Netanyahu.
By Josef Federman, AP

Israel Supreme Court Rules Ultra-Orthodox Shouldn't Be Exempt From Military Service

The decision is sure to spark tensions between the country's strictly Orthodox and secular Jewish communities.
By Jeffrey Heller, Reuters