Yair Lapid

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
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.

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

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

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

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.

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


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.

Author Shulamit Lapid wins ACUM lifetime achievement award

The winners will be officially honored at the 70th ACUM Awards Ceremony on Monday, October 19, at the Creative House at Tel Aviv Port.

Profile photo of Shulamit Lapid.

'October 7, haredi-lite list': Eisenkot, Bennett, opposition leaders react to Likud's primaries

Gadi Eisenkot called the Likud slate the "October 7 list," while Yair Lapid said the party "needs a break from power" and Avigdor Liberman accused it of becoming "haredi-lite."

Likud primaries held on Monday.

Why Bennett, Eisenkot, and Lapid privately asked Trump not to endorse Netanyahu - analysis

Trump has personal political leverage over Netanyahu. So far, he has refrained from giving him the public election endorsement the prime minister had hoped for.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

How a Jewish ex-police probes chief could revive Mansour Abbas as Israeli Arab kingmaker - analysis

In an official statement last week, Ra’am’s chairman Mansour Abbas and Segalovitz said they had met and held a “cordial and positive” discussion about the possibility of Segalovitz joining Ra’am.

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

MK Elazar Stern leaves Yesh Atid party, announces he will resign from Knesset

Stern has been a member of the Yesh Atid party since 2015, and has previously served as the Intelligence Minister in 2021-2022.

MK Elazar Stern speaks during a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, July 13, 2026.

Israel Katz and the Likud are ‘boom-boom-booming’ politics away – opinion

Regardless of who is competing in Israel’s upcoming elections, what must remain a top priority is to keep an eye on which politician intends to do what with the power bestowed upon them.

Defense Minister Israel Katz and other coalition lawmakers attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the re-establishment of the settlement of Sa-Nur, in the West Bank, April 19, 2026

WATCH: 'I know how to act responsibly': Smotrich outlines election strategy, plan to draft haredim

“I think that right now the Religious Zionist public can and should run on its own as a big, strong, significant party,” Smotrich told the Post.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich

Bennett has ‘no strategy, no narrative’ as Eisenkot surges in polls, political adviser says

Former minister Haim Ramon said the attacks by Bennett and Lapid were unlikely to help them recover lost Knesset seats and could instead benefit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Naftali Bennett