Hatnua

Livni: I'm running all the way

Hatnua chairwoman unfazed by polls predicting her party won't pass electoral threshold.

Left blasts election of Smotrich

Hatnua and Labor parties respond to election of Bezalel Smotrich as National Union leader: "Nothing new under the Smotrich".

MK admits 'sour relations' between Hatnua and Labor

MK Itzik Shmuli says Livni must commit to continue partnership with Labor if she wants to serve as opposition leader.

Livni slams plan to legalize murder victim's community

Zionist Union MK and former Justice Minister Tzipi Livni slams plans to normalize Havat Gilad, home of rabbi slain in terror attack.

Peretz Returning to Labor Party

MK Amir Peretz decides to leave Livni's Hatnua, run with Labor in the next elections.

Zionist Camp Vows to Send 'Extreme Rightists' to the Opposition

Joint Labor-Hatnua list fires back at Netanyahu who clarified he will not form a coalition with leftist parties.

Yadlin: Netanyahu Brought Relations with U.S. to All-Time Low

Labor-Hatnua candidate for Defense Minister says Netanyahu "will not defeat Iran with speeches in Congress".

Herzog: We Are the Real Zionism

Labor Central Committee approves "Zionist Center" list for the coming elections. Livni: This time we will win.

Former Kadima MK Hasson May Join Labor-Hatnua

Yoel Hasson, a former Kadima MK, who has followed steadily behind Livni since Likud, may become #16 on Labor-Hatnua's Knesset list.

Elazar Stern Officially Joins Yesh Atid

In a press conference Sunday, Yair Lapid announced Elazar's move to join Yesh Atid, calling him 'Yesh Atid's 20th Knesset member.'

Elazar Stern Joins Yesh Atid Party

Former Hatnua MK will be joining Yair Lapid's party, just weeks after resigning from Hatnua.

Mitzna: Livni Behaved 'Like a Dictator'

MK Amram Mitzna says Tzipi Livni was never authorized by the rest of the party to negotiate with Labor.

Meir Sheetrit Resigns from Hatnua

Sheetrit resigns Thursday, leaving just Amir Peretz and Tzipi Livni in the nearly-defunct party.

Hatnua Party Falling Apart: Amram Mitzna Resigns from Politics

MK Amram Mitzna is bowing out of politics – again, informing the leadership of the Hatnua party that he has had enough.

Report: Stern Weighing Joining Yisrael Beytenu

Stern a good fit for Avigdor Liberman's party, associates say, after the MK left Hatnua due to its pact with Labor.

MK David Tzur Resigns from Tzipi Livni's Hatnua

Tzur says he is 'satisfied' with his political career in resignation announcement, becomes latest MK to leave Livni's faction.

MK Elazar Stern Leaves Tzipi Livni's Hatnua

Stern objects to Livni's pact with Labor, in letter of resignation from the party noting that Hatnua has strayed too far Left for his views.

Labor Approves Merger with Hatnua

Besides rotation in PM's seat, Livni and her colleagues will have 6 slots in the joint list, including numbers 2, 8 and 16.

Labor MK: Herzog-Livni Pact Marks 'End of Extreme Right'

"Herzog and Livni, well done," says MK Stav Shaffir of joint Labor-Hatnua list.

Herzog, Livni 2015?

Livni, Herzog Hold Press Conference on Leftist Pact

Joint pact officially announced; if Labor-Hatnua wins, Herzog to serve 2 years as prime minister, followed by Livni for 2 years.

It's Official: Hatnua, Labor Join to Form Leftist Bloc

Hatnua head Tzipi Livni announces pact with Yitzhak Herzog's Labor party; deal could potentially gain large bloc of Knesset seats.

'Left Bloc? Three Failed Politicians Want to Unite!'

Deputy Minister Hotoveli mocks reports of center and left parties uniting for March elections. 'No direction, no leadership in Left.'

Report: Livni and Herzog 'Very Close' to Agreeing on Joint List

Hatnua chairwoman and Labor chairman reportedly have agreed on several principles ahead of an agreement to run together.

Herzog-Livni-Mofaz Joint List in the Works to be Largest Party

Report reveals negotiations are being held to form joint leftist bloc, with Labor sources saying it has a '60% chance' of success.

Livni Warns Government has 'Reached a Crossroads'

Elections rhetoric becomes more blatant, as Hatnua head calls to let voters choose between 'two worldviews,' slams 'Knesset extremists.'

Meridor: Livni Offered Me to Join Hatnua, I Refused

Former Minister says that after he was placed in an unrealistic spot on the Likud's election list, Livni suggested he join her instead.

Return of the 'peace process'?

Livni, Lapid to Form 25-MK Leftist Front

Justice Minister reveals that the two coalition partners agreed to form a common front 'against nationalism' amid spring election talk.

Mitzna: My Comments Were Manipulated

MK Amram Mitzna says he did not compare Jewish Home to Hamas in the sense of a terrorist organization.

Minister Says Livni Should Leave the Government

In special interview, Uri Orbach calls HaTnua 'fictitious,' slams Livni for blaming Israel over talks - which he has 'no problem' reviving.

Foreign Minister Offers Talks - But No Terrorist Releases

Avigdor Liberman says Israel 'in favor of negotiations' as long as terrorists remain in prison.

Sa'ar Blasts Members of Livni's Party

Interior Minister Gideon Sa’ar says Hatnua should back the Israeli government, not blame it for torpedoing peace talks.

Leftist MKs Under Fire for Pressuring Netanyahu

Idea to swap construction freeze for terrorist release sharply criticized, as official notes the request's 'suspicious' timing.

MKs to Netanyahu: Don't Release Terrorists, Freeze Construction

MKs from Labor, Hatnua and Shas send a letter to the PM, urge him to cancel terrorist release and freeze "settlement" construction instead.

Leftist Commentator Pressures Livni to 'Retire Now'

Commentator Raviv Druker tells justice minister Tzipi Livni she is ineffective and should quit before making a total mockery of herself.

Hatnua Backed Controversial Bills in Exchange for Conversion Law

Livni’s party agreed to back three controversial bills in exchange for govt. support for its own contested legislation.

Hatnua Endorses MK Meir Sheetrit for President

Hatnua MK Sheetrit endorsed by Livni, rest of his party, but still needs to collect signatures to make the cut.

Likud Gains 2 Seats, Jewish Home Drops in New Poll

The Likud- Beytenu would receive 33 seats if elections were held today, followed by Labor with 16, according to new poll.

Tensions Boil Over Between Bayit Yehudi, Hatnua Parties

Coalition MKs trade barbs over ‘homes for terrorists’ claims and more. PA leaders lend support to ‘Jewish Home’ position.

Bennett: Good Thing Pioneers Weren’t Like Livni

In spite of left-wing opposition, gov't approves Judea and Samaria towns as part of "national priority" list.

Why Left and Right Agree on Referendum

MKs from Bayit Yehudi, Hatnua agree the nation should have a chance to vote on Israel-PA agreement.

Support for ‘Imperfect’ Bill on Hareidi-Religious Enlistment

Bill on hareidi enlistment passes with 14 votes and 4 abstentions, but dissatisfaction remains.

Mitzna: Yair Lapid as Finance Minister is 'Irresponsible'

Appointing Yair Lapid as Finance Minister is like appointing Amir Peretz as Defense Minister, says MK Amram Mitzna.

MK Ariel: We're Still Waiting for an Answer on Livni

The Bayit Yehudi is still waiting for clarifications from the Likud regarding its coalition agreement with Livni’s party, says MK Uri Ariel.

PM: ‘Deadly Weapons Piling Up Around Us’

PM Netanyahu warns that even as he tries to unite parties in a coalition, Israel’s enemies unite to bring about Jewish state's destruction.

Livni Objects to Israeli Construction, Says It's 'Provocative'

Livni expresses objection to Israeli construction in E1 and in the northern Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramat Shlomo.

Danon Reminds Livni: This is a Nationalist Government

MK Danny Danon (Likud): Livni should remember she's joining a Netanyahu-led government and not vice versa.

Bayit Yehudi: Netanyahu-Livni Agreement Unacceptable

Bayit Yehudi plans to ask Likud to reconsider and perhaps change the coalition agreement with Tzipi Livni.

Bennett: Livni Has Given Up on Ariel; Livni: Not True

Bayit Yehudi chairman attacks the coalition agreement between the Likud and Hatnua, reminding that Livni was ready to split Jerusalem.

Feiglin: I Hope Likud Will be in Bibi’s Coalition

MK Feiglin: Likud should make sure to save room for itself in the coalition.

Livni: Coalition Deal will Let Us Push Our Views

Livni tells her party that deal with Netanyahu will allow Hatnua to push its own views of diplomacy, prevent “extreme” government.

Will Shas be the Next to Join?

Livni tells Shas she expects to see them join the coalition as Netanyahu calls for ‘broad-based unity.’

Likud-Hatnua Union ‘A Mistake,’ MK Warns

MK Ariel warns against Likud-Hatnua deal, calls for Likud nationalists to come out of hiding.

Livni Joins Bibi, Will Control PA Talks

A proposed deal between Likud and Hatnua would give Tzipi Livni sole oversight of Israel’s talks with the Palestinian Authority.

Report: Livni Will be Justice Minister

Hatnua chairwoman will reportedly be appointed Justice Minister in Netanyahu's new coalition and will play a role in peace talks.

Will Livni and her 'Peace' Focus have a Spot in the Government?

"I came back and said that peace is not a dirty word," said Livni, whose chance of being asked to join Netanyahu's coalition is still shaky

Likud Official: Netanyahu Prefers Lapid

Netanyahu would prefer a coalition with Lapid and Livni over the Jewish Home, a senior Likud official tells Arutz Sheva.

HaTnua Less Democratic than Balad? According to a New Study, Yes

A team of researchers developed a unique "internal party democracy index " to assess the level of democracy in political parties.

Poll: Likud Beytenu, Left are Neck on Neck

Eleven days to elections: Second poll shows the right-hareidi bloc in the lead with 66 seats, but center-left parties still rival Likud.

Livni Slams Likud and Jewish Home 'Extremists'

The "extremists" in the Likud and the Jewish Home are a threat to Israel, says the chair of the Hatnua party.

Lapid and Yechimovich: Livni Created a 'Political Spin'

Labor and Yesh Atid accuse Livni of misleading the public over what happened during meeting between the leaders of the three parties.