The Latest Breaking News from Yair Lapid

Israel set for general election after vote to dissolve parliament

Collapse of coalition raises possibility of Netanyahu’s comeback as leader

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022

Israel braces for fifth election in less than four years

Poll set for October after collapse of short-lived coalition that ousted Benjamin Netanyahu from office

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2022

With Israel's Knesset set to dissolve, PM Bennett says he will not seek re-election

Israel on Wednesday moved closer toward its fifth election in less than four years, plunging it deeper into political uncertainty as it grapples with rising living costs amid renewed international efforts to revive a nuclear deal with Iran.

Reuters · Jun 29, 2022

Iran: Israeli accusation of Iranian plot to harm Israelis in Istanbul 'ridiculous'

Iran said on Friday Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid’s accusation of an Iranian plot to harm Israelis in Istanbul was "ridiculous" and aimed at damaging Iranian-Turkish relations.

Reuters · Jun 24, 2022

Israeli FM Thanks Turkey for Foiling Attacks on Israelis

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday thanked Turkish authorities for their cooperation in allegedly foiling attacks against Israeli citizens in Turkey, and warned Israel would not "sit idly by' in the face of threats to its citizens from Iran. Lapid made the comments after a meeting with his Turkish…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 24, 2022

Israeli FM thanks Turkey for foiling attacks on Israelis

Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid has thanked Turkey for its cooperation in foiling attacks against Israelis and warned Israel would not “sit idly by’ in the face of threats from Iran to its citizens

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022

US envoy to combat anti-Semitism to visit Saudi Arabia, Israel

Deborah Lipstadt will promote normalisation between Israel and Arab states during her trip, US State Department says.

Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2022

Iranians Arrested in Turkey Ahead of Israeli FM’s Visit

Turkish authorities have detained five Iranians suspected of planning attacks on Israelis ahead of Thursday's visit to Turkey by Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, Turkish media reports said. Hurriyet newspaper reported that Turkish authorities detained five Iranian nationals on Wednesday suspected of involvement in an alleged plot to assassinate Israeli…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 23, 2022

Commentary: The fall of Israel’s unity government offers vital lessons for democracy in America

In 1787, James Madison articulated in Federalist Papers No. 10 that partisan polarization could fundamentally threaten a democratic republic. “Violence of faction,” as he called it, must be controlled.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 23, 2022

Biden to Visit Israel Despite its Political Turmoil

The US State Department confirmed that President Joe Biden is proceeding with his plans to visit Israel, despite the current political turmoil. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken promised his Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett that the United States would continue its support for Israel in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 23, 2022