In first speech as Israeli prime minister, Yair Lapid calls to stem extremism in politics Lapid: “The political sphere has become more and more extreme, violent and vicious, and it is dragging Israeli society along with it. This we must stop.”
Israel’s governing coalition in crisis as right-wing Knesset member resigns, citing Passover food in hospitals Idit Silman’s resignation leaves the Knesset split 60-60. New elections could be required.