Tag: Yair Lapid
Anti-restitution law ignites diplomatic crisis between Israel and Poland
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki warned Israel on Sunday that its continued criticism of Poland’s recently passed anti-restitution law could harm ties between the two countries.
“Israel’s decision to downgrade its diplomatic representation in Warsaw...
Lapid inaugurates liaison office in Morocco, reveals opening of mutual embassies within months
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid inaugurated the Israeli liaison office in Rabat, Morocco, on Thursday, formally re-establishing ties between the two nations.
According to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lapid was joined by Moroccan...
Lapid travels to Morocco in first visit by an Israeli foreign minister since 2003
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid traveled to Morocco on Wednesday to inaugurate the Israeli Liaison Office in Rabat. His two-day visit to the country is the first by an Israeli foreign minister since 2003.
The...
Report: Israel to present intelligence linking Iran to oil tanker attack
Israel will present ambassadors from United Nations Security Council member states on Wednesday with intelligence information linking Iran to the fatal attack last week on an Israeli-managed oil tanker off the coast of Oman, according to...
Will Lapid’s charm offensive work better than Netanyahu’s realpolitik?
Like all new governments determined to show that it is an improvement over its predecessor, the unlikely coalition cobbled together by Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid—though formally led by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett—is determined...
Amir Hayek named Israel’s first ambassador to United Arab Emirates
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid announced on Sunday the appointment of Amir Hayek as Israel’s first ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.
Amir Hayek. Source: Twitter.
Hayak has previously served as director-general of the Economy and...
Lapid to CUFI conference: Israel grateful for unequivocal support during Gaza conflict
In a video address to the 2021 summit of Christians United for Israel, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on Monday expressed his appreciation to the largest pro-Israel organization in the United States for their...
Lapid calls for Khan al-Ahmar evacuation delay, warns of potential political consequences
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid called on Sunday for a postponement of the evacuation of Khan al-Ahmar, warning that the move could have negative political consequences, Ynet reported.
The contentious issue of the illegal Bedouin village located between...
Of stars, stripes and red flags
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid was ridiculed on Sunday for a blooper in a tweet about the Fourth of July. In the post, which he has since deleted, the Jewish state’s top diplomat and alternate prime...
In UAE, Lapid says that Israel seeks more peace deals in Middle East
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said on Wednesday during his visit to the United Arab Emirates that this “is just the beginning” for peace deals in the region.
“Our hand is outstretched … I hope...