Yair Lapid
Lapid in Paris to discuss ‘dangerous’ Iran nuclear deal with Macron
Israeli PM calls on the Lebanese government to restrain Hezbollah “or we will be compelled to do so.”
The limitations placed on transitional governments are not based in law but rather based on the personal—and biased—views of an unelected legal fraternity, experts say.
Experts say new prime minister must deal with Iran, Israeli-Arab violence and education, continue successful security policies.
“Israeli citizens are entitled to a functional government at any given moment,” says Prime Minister Yair Lapid.
“When the challenges are so great, we can’t let disagreements consume all our strength. In order to create a common good here, we need one another.”
Ayelet Shaked has said she would be open to joining Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu in forming a right-wing government.
Borrell previously said at the Munich Security Conference in 2019, “Iran wants to wipe out Israel; nothing new about that. You have to live with it,” according to Politico.
Despite its constraints, an interim government headed by Yair Lapid will wield considerable power, experts say.
The bill was put forth by MK Yariv Lavin of Likud, who declared: “A year ago, the worst government in Israel’s history was sworn in.”
Amid the upheaval in the Knesset, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid spoke with British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and made the invitation.
“It’s hard to make any moves, regardless of who is the prime minister,” because Israeli society is “clearly veering to the right,” says a senior Palestinian Authority official.
Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid will become transitional prime minister from the time Knesset disbands until a new government is formed • Elections slated for October after High Holidays • Will be fifth election in less than four years.
