Yair Lapid is an Israeli politician, journalist, and author, born on November 5, 1963. He served as the Prime Minister of Israel from July 2022 to December 2022 and is the leader of the Yesh Atid party, which he founded in 2012. Before entering politics, Lapid had a successful career in journalism and television, becoming a well-known news anchor and writer. Lapid's political career began when he was elected to the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in 2013. He has focused on issues such as social justice, economic reform, and education. His leadership style is often characterized by a centrist approach, aiming to bridge divides within Israeli society.