A prominent Israeli journalist and broadcaster has decided to enter the political fray.
Yair Lapid, whose political aspirations have long been the subject of speculation, announced on Sunday that he was planning to embark "on a new path".
The 48-year-old told his Facebook fans that he was "doing something that he believed in.
"You are my community, and I draw strength from you," he added, promising to continue to listen as he sought office.
