One of the greatest fears of the Arab world is a direct conflict between Israel and the Islamic State. — Yair Lapid Copy Share Image
If you ask me 'What is the one great move you can make to improve the Israeli economy?' of course it will be signing an agreement with the Arab world about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This will change everything. — Yair Lapid Copy Share Image
Quite a few people feel uncomfortable when faced with the claim that the Jews are the world's smartest people. In our politically correct era,… — Yair Lapid Copy Share
I'm going into politics because I think that the kind of discourse taking place in Israel is leading this country to oblivion, and I… — Yair Lapid Copy Share
Israel's master strategy needs to be moving toward a regional arrangement that will enable a full normalization of relations with the Arab states and… — Yair Lapid Copy Share
The Tower of David is important for Israel's heritage and existence because it is more than a tower, it is a symbol. It is… — Yair Lapid Copy Share
Israel can't be the only country in the Western world not to have freedom of religion. — Yair Lapid Copy Share
You want private education for your students? No problem whatsoever; pay for it. — Yair Lapid Copy Share
The democratic system is premised on trust in the masses' wisdom. We believe that the collective is wiser than its parts and that, at… — Yair Lapid Copy Share
I don't reject caution, but you also have to be careful about caution because there's a stage when it turns into paralysis. — Yair Lapid Copy Share
Even in an enlightened democracy, the media have to check themselves to make sure they are not contributing to an unnecessary mass hysteria. — Yair Lapid Copy Share
I think that haredi children should study the core subjects and that their parents must work, and I believe that there are many haredim… — Yair Lapid Copy Share
The Golan Heights is an area in the north of the State of Israel that has no part in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. — Yair Lapid Copy Share
When you look at the history of wars, they ultimately revolve around one claim: "My god is better than yours." — Yair Lapid Copy Share
