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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’s Netanyahu seeks presidential pardon in corruption cases

The Israeli leader, who was indicted in 2019 on corruption charges, has long denied allegations against him.

Netanyahu faces backlash for leading Israel’s October 7 probe

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