Yair Lapid
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Records
Yair Lapid's achievements are anchored in his political career. He founded Yesh Atid, a centrist party that won 19 seats in its first Knesset election, a historic debut. He served as Minister of Finance, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and as the 14th Prime Minister of Israel, leading a diverse coalition. He is a long-serving Leader of the Opposition. His 12 books, including the critically acclaimed biography of his father, also mark a notable literary contribution.
Honours & Distinctions
Prime Minister of Israel
Served as the 14th Prime Minister, leading a broad coalition.
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Represented Israel internationally during the Bennett-Lapid government.
Minister of Finance
Managed Israel's economy during a period of relative stability.
Founder of Yesh Atid
Built a major centrist political party from scratch.
Author of 12 Books
Including the critically acclaimed biography Memories After My Death.
Records & Feats
First non-Likud Prime Minister since 2009
Lapid became the first prime minister not from the Likud party in over a decade when he assumed office in July 2022.