Labor chairman Amir Peretz is still considering a merger with Ehud Barak’s Israel Democratic party and Meretz, contrary to his recent statements, Channel 12 News reported on Friday.
According to Channel 12 News, Peretz met on Thursday night with Meretz MK Esawi Frej and Noa Rotman, granddaughter of former prime minister Yitzhak Rabin and a member of Barak’s party, and said, "If my joining will bring the bloc 60 seats, I will be with you."
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