The Latest Breaking News from Yair Lapid

On the way out: Why is Israel’s government about to fall?

Israel’s governing coalition has announced that it can no longer govern – does that mean a return for Netanyahu?

Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2022

Israel's prime minister is stepping down, sparking a new round of elections

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says he will step down, bringing Israel to its fifth round of elections in just over three years. It comes as former leader Benjamin Netanyahu tries to return to power.

WEKU · Jun 20, 2022

Israel legislators to vote on dissolving parliament

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called the move ‘the right decision for Israel’

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022

Israel coalition moves to dissolve parliament, Lapid to become caretaker PM

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said Monday that they would submit a bill next week to dissolve the country's parliament, which if passed would trigger new elections with Lapid serving as caretaker prime minister.

France 24 · Jun 20, 2022

Lapid to become acting prime minister as Israel heads to early elections

The collapse of the government comes less than a month before President Biden's visit to Israel.

Axios · Jun 20, 2022

Israel to Dissolve Parliament, Call 5th Election in 3 Years

Israel’s weakened coalition government announced Monday that it would dissolve parliament and call new elections, setting the stage for the possible return to power of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or another period of prolonged political gridlock. The election will be Israel's fifth in three years, and it will put…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 20, 2022

Israel coalition agrees to dissolve, hold new elections

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s office announced that his weakened coalition will be disbanded and the country will head to new elections

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022

Israel set for election as PM says coalition will disband

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will serve as caretaker PM until new elections are held.

Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2022

Lapid to become new prime minister as Israel heads to election

Israeli lawmakers will vote next week to dissolve parliament, opening the way for the country's fifth election in three years, after Prime Minister Naftali Bennett could not contain the rising pressure on his fragile ruling coalition.

Reuters · Jun 20, 2022

Israeli foreign minister to visit Turkey amid security jitters

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid plans to visit Turkey this week, his office said on Sunday, after months of warming ties but also recent worries voiced by Israel that its citizens could come under attack by Iranian agents in the NATO-member country.

Reuters · Jun 19, 2022