Former Meretz Party chairwoman Tamar Zandberg has welcomed the union between Meretz and former prime minister Ehud Barak's Israel Democratic Party.
Zandberg wrote on Twitter that it was a "dramatic move to strengthen the left: to expand the ranks we deserve and to strengthen the positions of justice and equality as an alternative to the messianic and corrupt right. A move of personal greatness and courageous noteworthy steps for the unification of the camp, as appropriate for the greatness of the hour. Congratulations and way to go to Meretz Chairman Nitzan Horowitz, Ehud Barak to Stav Shafir and all those involved in the work."