Yair Lapid takes over as 14th prime minister of Israel

Leader of Yesh Atid Party, Yair Lapid has been officially became the 14th prime minister of Israel, after replacing Naftali Bennett. His term could be a fairly short one, as he takes over a caretaker government ahead of national elections on November 1.

He is a former journalist who serving as PM of Israel since July 1, 2022. Naama Schultz has been appointed as a director-general of the Prime Minister’s office.

Israel Capital: Jerusalem;

Currency: New Shekel