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Yair Lapid takes over as Israel’s 14th prime minister

Published on 28 Jul 2026

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  • Yair Lapid officially became the 14th Prime Minister of Israel.
  • Yair Lapid's term will be short, as he takes over as a caretaker government ahead of Israel's election on November 1.
  • Yair Lapid is an Israeli politician and a former journalist who is serving as the Prime Minister of Israel since July 1, 2022.
  • He also previously served as the Alternate Prime Minister of Israel and the Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2021 to 2022.
  • Yair Lapid will remain the 14th Prime Minister of Israel until a new government is formed after the new election.

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