Yesh Atid

Grandson of former Israeli chief rabbi is having a same-sex wedding

A gay woman will officiate at the union ceremony of Ovadia Cohen, whose grandfather was the late Shas leader Ovadia Yosef.

June 1, 2018 11:08 am

Yesh Atid leader: Right-wing Jewish extremists have ‘wider circles of support’

In a letter to security officials, Yair Lapid described right-wing Jewish extremists as “a direct threat to Israeli sovereignty” and called for stronger action.

December 24, 2015 4:10 pm

Back in power, haredi parties aim to roll back religious reforms

A coalition agreement between Likud and the haredi Orthodox United Torah Judaism faction promises to dismantle a raft of legislation that chipped away at entitlements enjoyed by the haredi community.

May 5, 2015 12:18 pm