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Yair Lapid

Yair Lapid
The latest news and top stories on Yair Lapid, opposition leader in Israel. He is known for founding the centrist Yesh Atid party in 2012 after a career as a journalist. He served as Israel’s Prime Minister from July to December 2022 and held ministerial portfolios including Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Finance. Lapid also authored several books. His party advocates for economic and secular-liberal reforms.
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Israel adds US$10 billion to its war chest with defence budget increase

Opposition calls 2026 budget ‘greatest theft’ in Israel’s history as the government protects settlement funds while cutting public services.

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European countries appeal to Israel to abandon plans to revive death penalty

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Is Iran’s vital oil hub Kharg Island in America’s crosshairs?

The island, located around 30km off the Iranian mainland, handles roughly 90 per cent of Iran’s crude exports.

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