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Yair Lapid ( Hebrew: יָאִיר לַפִּיד, IPA: [jaˈʔiʁ laˈpid]; born 5 November 1963) is an Israeli politician of the centrist Yesh Atid party, and a former journalist. He has been the Leader of the Opposition since January 2023, having previously served in that role from 2020 to 2021.
6 days ago · Yair Lapid (born November 5, 1963, Tel Aviv, Israel) is an Israeli journalist, television personality, and politician who served briefly as prime minister (July–December 2022). He also served as minister of finance (2013–14) and minister of foreign affairs (2021–22).
Jun 30, 2022 · As prime minister, Yair Lapid will have the honour of greeting the US President Joe Biden when he visits Israel next month and addressing the UN General Assembly in September.
May 31, 2021 · But who is Yair Lapid? A centrist opposition leader, Lapid was once known largely for his successful career as a journalist and popular television host. He is the Tel Aviv-born son of the...
Jul 1, 2022 · JERUSALEM — Nearly a decade ago Yair Lapid, then the new leader of Israel’s political center, was asked by a television interviewer if he envisaged becoming prime minister after the next...
Jul 1, 2022 · Jerusalem CNN — Yair Lapid is used to being in the spotlight. The son of a prominent family, Lapid has dabbled in acting, screenwriting, music and even amateur boxing, before becoming best...
Jul 1, 2022 · Lapid took office on July 1, 2022, as a caretaker leader ahead of national elections on November 1. He met with security chiefs, discussed the Hamas captives issue, and announced his staff and agenda for his brief term.
