I feel we're at risk that a whole generation of young Israelis, who went to the army, work hard, pay taxes, one day will look around and say, 'Hey, this country is going nowhere.' — Yair Lapid Copy Share Image
The majority of Israelis want change, the Netanyahu era is coming to an end. That's not because security issues don't matter but because social and economic issues are dominating the agenda. — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Israel can't be the only country in the Western world not to have freedom of religion. — Yair Lapid Copy Share Image
You want private education for your students? No problem whatsoever; pay for it. — Yair Lapid Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
When you look at the history of wars, they ultimately revolve around one claim: "My god is better than yours." — Yair Lapid Copy Share Image
