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Yair Lapid
IsraelMember of the KnessetYesh AtidIsrael · KnessetMember of the Knesset

Yair Lapid

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Yair Lapid is an Israeli politician and the founder of the centrist Yesh Atid party. He served as the Prime Minister of Israel in 2022 and has held various high-level positions, including Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alternate Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance. Before entering politics in 2012, Lapid was a prominent journalist, television presenter, and author. As a political leader, he has advocated for a centrist platform emphasizing security, anti-corruption reforms, and a balance between Israel's Jewish and democratic character. He currently serves as a member of the Knesset and leader of the opposition.

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Born
1963-11-05 · 62 years old
Birth place
Tel Aviv, Israel
Education
Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium
Career
Journalist, television presenter, news anchor, author, amateur boxer

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