Yair Lapid

Yair Lapid is an Israeli politician, journalist, author, and former prime minister, born on November 5, 1963 in Tel Aviv Ithl+14+14BrainyQuote+14. Before entering politics, Lapid was a well-known TV presenter, newspaper columnist, and news anchor, establishing himself as a respected centrist public intellectual. In 2012, he founded the Yesh Atid (“There Is a Future”) party, which quickly became Israel’s second-largest political party Reddit+9+9Ithl+9.

As an author, Lapid has published several bestselling books—both fiction and non-fiction—including thrillers like The Sixth Riddle (2001), Sunset in Moscow (2007), The Second Woman, and Memories After My Death (a biography of his father Tommy Lapid) Biographs+2+2Ithl+2. He also compiled and published his newspaper columns, such as Standing in a Row, which reflect his views on Israeli society, governance, and modern identity .

Among Lapid's most quoted insights: “If you ask me ‘What is the one great move you can make to improve the Israeli economy?’ … of course it will be signing an agreement with the Arab world about the Israeli‑Palestinian conflict. This will change everything.” and “The greatest tragedy of the Israeli‑Palestinian conflict is that everyone knows how it will end. We will divide up the region.” A-Z Quotes+1Quote+1. He’s also observed, “What is good for Israel is not in the possession of the right, nor is it in the possession of the left. It lies in the possibility of creating here a real and decent center…” IMDb+1IMDb+1 These statements reflect his centrist vision, pragmatism, and emphasis on dialogue and regional peace.

Through his multifaceted career—as author, journalist, and political leader—Yair Lapid continues to shape conversations about Israeli identity, democracy, and future through both written and spoken roles.