Tamar Zandberg

Israel and Jordan sign agreement on environmental cooperation

Israeli, Jordanian, ministers sign agreement to rehabilitate Jordan River, cooperate on climate crisis management.

Sinai Climate Conference:

Israel joins US zero emissions initiative

Israel says it will work to build a program to reach net zero government emissions by 2050.

Meretz minister's partner to run for party chair

Uri Zaki, prominent Meretz activist, to run in party primaries. 'We must widen our circles of support.'

Meretz minister won't run in upcoming elections

Tamar Zandberg announces she will take a break from politics, following party head's decision not to run for top spot.

MKs free to vote conscience on law limiting PLO flags

Opposition submits bill to ban Palestinian flags at state-funded educational institutions.

Meretz MK caught lying in radio interview

In order to justify not calling for Ayman Odeh to be barred from Knesset, Zandberg claimed she is opposed to Itamar Ben Gvir being barred.

Minimum wage to rise 700 shekels - over 5 years

Meretz, Labor vote against proposal that sees minimum wage erode in real terms. "With a booming economy, there is no excuse."

Ayelet Shaked's Citizenship Law headed for failure once again

Meretz, UAL vow to oppose law in Knesset. "Unacceptable attempt of minority to impose veto," says Justice Minister Sa'ar.

Bennett's surrogate for blocking construction

Bennett has managed to avoid diplomatic issues with new construction in Jerusalem - but not the same way Netanyahu went about it.

Haredi MK: 'You're killing businesses, who will repay them?'

At Finance Committee meeting, questions arise regarding new tax on disposables. 'The entire process was incorrect and wrong.'

Use of disposables expected to drop 40% after prices rise

'Israel is addicted to plastic disposables, and it's time to wean off of them,' Environmental Protection Min. says.

Meretz Minister criticizes designation of PFLP affiliates

Minister Tamar Zandberg says her party will demand clarifications on designation of PFLP-affiliated organizations as terror groups.

Plastic Bags Law to be expanded?

Since 2016, consumption of single-use plastic shopping bags has dropped by 75%, report says.

Price of plastic disposables to rise

Environmental Protection Ministry, Finance Ministry, agree to tax import and manufacture of plastic disposables.

Meretz MK: They call it pressure, I call it incitement

MK Esawi Frej on the threats against party member Tamar Zandberg: It started with Bibi's speech and that set the tone.

Watch: Peaceful demonstration held outside home of Meretz MK

Protesters pray, lay phylacteries, outside home of Meretz's MK Zandberg, in peaceful protest of her bill to criminalize outreach to minors.

Meretz MK proposes banning Jewish outreach aimed at minors

MK Tamar Zandberg proposes bill banning Jewish outreach activities for children, compares outreach to Christian missionary activity.

'We'll join any agreement Yesh Atid makes'

'No government can be formed without representatives of the Arab population,' Meretz MK Tamar Zandberg says.

Meretz MK calls for peace talks to 'forestall the next round'

Zandberg alleges PM has "policy of strengthening Hamas in order to avoid reaching a true solution."

'Gantz will be Netanyahu's 61st Knesset seat'

MK Tamar Zandberg emphasizes 'no substitute for Meretz, without us PM Netanyahu has 62 seats.'

Meretz MK doesn't rule out Bennett or Liberman

MK Tamar Zandberg: We won't be in a government of annexation but are prepared to make compromises.

Meretz leader: Netanyahu has revived Meir Kahane

MK Zandberg of Meretz says that the Prime Minister is an embarrassment to the country.

Meretz: Stop destroying Arab houses

A delegation of the Meretz party visited the village of Khalat a-Daba, where last week the Civil Admin. demolished two residential houses.

Uproar in Knesset after vote on Submarine Affair canceled

Opposition MKs storm out after Knesset Speaker cancels vote to establish a commission of inquiry into the Submarine Affair.

Meretz MK supports Netanyahu's monetary grant

PM receives surprising support from Meretz's Tamar Zandberg for his plan to provide monetary grant to citizens.

Civilian eliminates terrorist: 'The shooting was done lawfully'

Prosecutor informs Meretz MK that Yehoshua Sherman acted lawfully in killing attacker who tried to stab him and his daughter in Samaria.

Watch: Meretz MK forcibly removed from Knesset committee

Former Meretz chairwoman Tamar Zandberg ejected from Knesset committee room during stormy discussion on Basic Law amendment.

'One of the greatest betrayals ever'

Meretz leader slams Gesher leader's decision not to support minority gov't: 'Inconceivable to steal left's chance at forming government.'

Tamar Zandberg: 'We won't lower our heads and give up'

Former Meretz Chairwoman following results: 'At least half of public voted against corrupt and racist coup Netanyahu is planning for us.'

A picture gallery of visitors to Arafat's grave?

MK Zandberg: Examine agreement between Likud and Zehut

Former Meretz leader says Likud funds are public money, should not be used to pay Zehut debt.

Left demands recess hearing

'Democratic Union' Party initiates special plenary hearing in recess: 'Right turning Israel from democracy to banana republic.'

Meretz party announces list of Knesset candidates

Tamar Zandberg, former chief of far-left Meretz party, takes second place after losing leadership race to Nitzan Horowitz.

Nitzan Horowitz elected as Meretz chairman

Former MK defeats Tamar Zandberg in race for Meretz chairman.

Palestinian Authority fumes over Friedman's statements

PA officials, left-wing leaders, say US should not help 'extremists,' Pres. Trump should tell Amb. Friedman to 'pack his bags.'

Meretz chairwoman: Time to build a big left

MK Zandberg sends message to the leftist camp: Arab society must be a partner in building the alternative, and our job is to reach out.

Watch: Meretz party meeting turns violent

Activists from far-left Meretz party scuffle at meeting with party chairwoman Tamar Zandberg.

MK Hazan confronts MK Zandberg

Meretz leader accuses Tzomet leader of breaking into political event to protest her meeting with Abbas.

Watch: Meretz chief meets with Abbas in Ramallah

MK Tamar Zandberg travels to Mukata compound in Ramallah for meeting with PA chief. Abbas excoriates Israel for anti-terror funding policy.

Meretz chairwoman: We'll recommend Gantz

MK Tamar Zandberg says her party will seek the Education Ministry if it is part of a future coalition led by Benny Gantz.

It's final: No Labor - Meretz alliance

Labor chief Avi Gabbay tells Meretz chairwoman his party will not form joint list for election.

Meretz propaganda denies Ayelet Shaked color

New Right: 'In real life Ayelet is in color, not black and white. If you have no color image of Shaked, we're happy to pass one on to you.'

Minister calls Meretz leader a liar

Culture Minister Miri Regev slams MK Tama Zandberg for accusing her of shopping while southern Israel is under fire.

Meretz chairman defends hecklers at Rabin rally

MK Zandberg defends heckling and booing of Likud Minister Hanegbi. 'An authentic feeling of those who feel they are not being understood.'

Meretz chairwoman to speak at Rabin memorial

MK Tamar Zandberg to speak at memorial ceremony for assassinated Prime Minister this coming Saturday night.

'Kahlon expected to honor promises to south Tel Aviv'

Jewish Home Party initiates empowerment amendment to Infiltrators Law to be submitted next Sunday to Ministerial Committee on Legislation.

Meretz chief demands AG probe Arutz Sheva

MK Tamar Zandberg calls on Attorney General to investigate Arutz Sheva news site following publication of opinion piece on Yitzhak Rabin.

Meretz head furious over Hevron construction

MK Tamar Zandberg blasts Cabinet plan to approve 31 housing units in Hevron. "The settlement in Hevron should be evacuated, not inflated."

Meretz protests Philippine president's meeting with Rivlin

Meretz activists protest outside President's Residence over Rodrigo Duterte's visit to Israel and his meeting with President Rivlin.

Meretz backing Netanyahu and Liberman

Meretz Chairwoman defends move led by PM and DM for political settlement in Gaza while attacking Bennett who opposes it.

Liberman floating leftward?

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman on unified front with Meretz and Peace Now against Minister Naftali Bennett.

Interrogated 'Conservative rabbi' joins Meretz

Dubi Hayoun, interrogated by police about holding extra-Rabbinate weddings, joins Meretz party and leads list for Haifa city council.

Which leftist MK called surrogacy 'organ trade?'

Israeli journalist finds Meretz MK called surrogacy 'organ trade' four years ago, opposed it on feminist grounds.

Left shaken: Kippahs and Shabbat observance

Left-wing MKs slam perceived 'religionization' in the IDF during Knesset conference.

Zandberg urges Lapid: Topple the government

Meretz MK calls on Yesh Atid chairman to topple the government over the draft law.

Knesset cancels vote on Armenian genocide recognition, says MK

Despite pledge to vote on motion to formally recognize Ottoman empire's mass-murder of Armenians as genocide, Knesset cancels vote.

Zandberg: 'We'll propose bill against gender separation'

Meretz disappointed by court allowing separated Chabad event: 'Attempt to darken Tel Aviv, stronghold of liberalism, won't be tolerated.'

Meretz's solution: 'Go after the settlers'

Meretz leader MK Tamar Zandberg responds to bill forbidding documentation of IDF soldiers on duty by attacking 'settelers.'

Recognition of Armenian genocide reaches Knesset

Knesset approves motion seeking to hold discussion on recognition of Armenian genocide. Government chooses not to respond to proposal.

Meretz to boycott opening of US embassy in J'lem

Party head Tamar Zandberg says her faction will not attend next week's festive opening of the new US Embassy in Jerusalem.