INVITATION: Former Prime Minister MK Yair Lapid, Sun June 7th

"Leading Ideas, Leading Israel"
About this Event

Tel Aviv International Salon, presents:

Yair Lapid

MK, Yesh Atid Party Chairman, Head of the Opposition & Former Prime Minister

In-English Townhall + Q&A

RSVP: Above on Eventbrite

Cost: FREE

Date: Sunday June 7th 2026

Venue: Central Tel Aviv, Exact Venue TBA

Who: Event open to all ages

This event will be open to media. Press requests email: [email protected]

About Our Speaker: Yair Lapid

MK Yair Lapid is a former Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and Finance Minister of Israel. He is currently the Chairman of the Yesh Atid Party, serving today as a Member of Knesset and the Leader of the Opposition.

In 2012, MK Lapid announced his entry into politics, founding the Yesh Atid party. In the 2013 elections, Yesh Atid won 19 Knesset seats, making it the second-largest party. MK Lapid served as Minister of Finance and was a member of the Security Cabinet during the 2014 Gaza conflict, Operation Protective Edge.

On May 5, 2021, MK Lapid was tasked with forming a government, successfully doing so in June. He became Minister of Foreign Affairs and Alternate Prime Minister in the newly sworn-in government.

Before entering politics, MK Lapid was a well-known journalist, TV presenter, playwright, musician, and author, publishing 12 best-selling books, including Memories After My Death, a biography of his father. He also wrote a widely-read newspaper column and hosted award-winning TV programs.

Born in Tel Aviv in 1963, Lapid is married to Lihi and has three children: Yoav, Lior, and Yael.

About Our Organization: Tel Aviv International Salon

Tel Aviv International Salon is the largest speakers forum in Israel. Our nonprofit was established in 2009 to provide a thought provoking nonpartisan platform for Tel Aviv's young adult community. The Salon curates a unique space to debate and discuss global politics, history, economics, social and cultural issues with a diverse range of engaging decision makers and influencers. We are honest brokers working hard to highlight the leading voices leading Israel and the world.

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