Jul 01, 2022
Lapid becomes Israeli Premier
Yair Lapid officially become Israel's 14th Prime Minister at midnight. By Erin Viner Outgoing Prime Minister Naftali Bennett held a modest handover ceremony at the Prime Minister’s office (PMO) in…
Jun 23, 2022
Israeli Knesset approves snap election
The country moved closer to its fifth election in less than four years after lawmakers gave an initial nod to dissolve the 24th Knesset. By Erin Viner Members of the…
Feb 22, 2022
Iran tops Bennett’s talks with US Reps, Jewish leaders
The meetings in Jerusalem come as a deal to revive the Joint Plan of Action nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers appears to be imminent. By Erin Viner Israeli…
Jan 12, 2022
Lapid tests positive for COVID
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid announced that he had tested positive for the coronavirus on Monday, but said he was otherwise in good health. By Erin Viner "I feel great…
Sep 14, 2021
Lapid unveils new Gaza initiative
Amid soaring tensions with Gaza, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid announced that Jerusalem is to promote a new approach with the Palestinian enclave controlled by the Islamist Hamas terror group.…