In the office of former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, he oversaw the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Party leader Yesh Atid Yair Lapid on Friday, July 1, became the head of the Israeli government. This was reported by The Times of Israel.
It is known that he will lead the interim government on the eve of the national elections on November 1.
“We will do everything in our power for a Jewish democratic state that is strong and prosperous because this is our job and this is the most important thing,” Lapid said at the handover ceremony from outgoing Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
He also stressed that the country needs to return to the “concept of Israel’s unity.”
“Even if we go to the polls in a few months, the challenges we will face will not wait. We have to face the cost of living, campaign against Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah, and face the forces that threaten to make Israel an undemocratic country. ” “said Lapid.
The first meeting of the government led by the new prime minister is set for July 3.
The publication recalled that Lapid was a former TV presenter. He entered politics only ten years ago.
On the eve of the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) announced its dissolution. After the vote, Lapid, who served as foreign secretary, took office thanks to a power -sharing agreement with Bennett, who became prime minister last year.
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Source: korrespondent
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