Former Prime Minister MK Yair Lapid will speak at the Tel Aviv International Salon in an English-language townhall and Q&A session. The event is open to all ages and media, with registration required via Eventbrite.
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: Wednesday September 30th 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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The Salons are generously supported by Am Yisrael Foundation //
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