Yariv Oppenheimer, the former leader of Peace Now, has announced he is running for a spot on the Meretz ballot in the upcoming Knesset elections.
Writing on Twitter, Oppenheimer said, "When everyone is 'center', the left is needed in the Knesset." Meretz Member of Knesset Mossi Raz welcomed the announcement, saying Oppenheimer is "experienced, persuasive and decisive and will be a tremendous addition to Meretz."