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Gabbay: The Left has forgotten what it means to be Jewish

'Zionist Union' Chair will concede top spot to Yair Lapid if polls predict more seats for Lapid party. 'Everything begins with our Torah.'

Gabbay: The Left has forgotten what it means to be Jewish

Gabbay: When we have 30 seats, everyone will want to join

Zionist Union chairman responds to Kahlon and Liberman, who both ruled out being part of a left-wing government.

Gabbay: When we have 30 seats, everyone will want to join

Left-wing bloc gains majority in latest Knesset poll

For the first time since 2015 election, feft-wing, Arab bloc wins majority in Knesset poll. Shas remains dangerously close to threshold.

Left-wing bloc gains majority in latest Knesset poll

Gabbay backs 'two-state solution'

Labor party chairman says there's no other solution for Israel-PA conflict except for two states for two peoples.

Gabbay backs 'two-state solution'

Poll: Leftist bloc gains strength

New poll: If elections were held today, the left-center would win 58 Knesset seats, making it difficult for Netanyahu to form a coalition.

Poll: Leftist bloc gains strength

MK Bahloul angers Labor chairman

Arab MK won't attend Knesset session marking Balfour Declaration's 100th anniversary. Gabbay's associates: This will be his last term.

MK Bahloul angers Labor chairman

New MK's car vandalized by fellow MK

New Zionist Union MK Leah Fadida's car vandalized with lipstick after she accidentally parks in spot of MK Ksenia Svetlova.

New MK's car vandalized by fellow MK

Zionist Union MK leaves Jordan Valley celebration

MK Eitan Broshi storms out of event celebrating Jordan Valley liberation after Avi Gabbay's video greeting was not shown.

Zionist Union MK leaves Jordan Valley celebration

'No one's talking about evictions at this point'

Zionist Union MK Eitan Broshi says chairman Avi Gabbay is leading the party in the right direction.

'No one's talking about evictions at this point'

MK: The nuclear family is unsafe for children

Zionist Union MK says children shouldn't be raised by their parents, but by strangers chosen by the government.

MK: The nuclear family is unsafe for children

Zionist Union members distance themselves from Gabbay

Zionist Union MKs distance themselves from party chairman's statement that he wouldn't evict communities in Judea and Samaria.

Zionist Union members distance themselves from Gabbay

Gabbay:

'The Arabs have to be afraid of us'

At Labor party conference in Dimona, new chairman voices opinions that probably aren't welcomed by some members of his party.

'The Arabs have to be afraid of us'

Gabbay:

'We will not sit with the Joint List'

Zionist Union chairman says nothing connects his party to Arab party and they will not be a part of the same coalition.

'We will not sit with the Joint List'

Margalit's replacement: Deputy Mayor from the Galilee

Leah Fadida, the Deputy Mayor of Yokneam Illit, will enter the Knesset in place of Erel Margalit.

Margalit's replacement: Deputy Mayor from the Galilee

Erel Margalit resigns from the Knesset

MK Erel Margalit announces he will resign from the Knesset after he failed to win Labor leadership race.

Erel Margalit resigns from the Knesset

MK Manuel Trajtenberg resigns from the Knesset

Economist and Zionist Union MK Manuel Trajtenberg resigns from Knesset, will return to academia.

MK Manuel Trajtenberg resigns from the Knesset

Culture Minister: Golda and Rabin are turning in their graves

Miri Regev slams Zionist Union for boycotting jubilee event marking Jewish return to Judea and Samaria. 'Yigal Alon founded Kiryat Arba.'

Culture Minister: Golda and Rabin are turning in their graves

Left-wing party's internal spat goes public

Zionist Union leader Yitzhak Herzgo blames would-be leader Avi Gabai for 'damage' to the party and helping to nix PA-Israel negotiations.

Left-wing party's internal spat goes public

Report: Left-wing MK illegally moonlighted as journalist

Knesset Ethics Committee forbids Svetlova to appear in Russian media under pen name. MK claims she did so for patriotic reasons.

Report: Left-wing MK illegally moonlighted as journalist

Ex-Defense Minister to challenge Herzog for Labor leadership

Peretz announces candidacy for Labor primaries, even as no date set for vote.

Ex-Defense Minister to challenge Herzog for Labor leadership

Israeli left looks to build up support in haredi community

Labor Party Central Committee approves addition of haredi division in bid to expand appeal.

Israeli left looks to build up support in haredi community

'Europe must learn from Israel to defeat terror'

Zionist Union MK warns of 'existential threat' as terror groups take advantage of flood of refugees into Europe.

'Europe must learn from Israel to defeat terror'

MK Peretz: Haredim should be part of Zionist Union

MK Amir Peretz says that haredi candidates should be included in the Zionist Union's Knesset list.

MK Peretz: Haredim should be part of Zionist Union

Rabbi Benny Lau to address Rabin Memorial

Rabbi Benny Lau will speak at the memorial rally for Yitzhak Rabin in the hopes of bridging divide between right and left.

Rabbi Benny Lau to address Rabin Memorial

Minister Levin: B'Tselem are traitors!

Levin also criticized the Supreme Court's decision to demolish the community of Amona in interview with Arutz Sheva..

Minister Levin: B'Tselem are traitors!

Yechimovich: I will fight any move to join the coalition

MK Shelly Yechimovich says she would fight "with all her might" a move to join Netanyahu's coalition.

Yechimovich: I will fight any move to join the coalition

Reports of Likud-Zionist Union negotiations

Reports emerge after the holiday of negotiations for the Zionist Union to join the government.

Reports of Likud-Zionist Union negotiations

Leftist MK: Regulation law is a waste of time

Broshi slams government's inability to make a decision; says there is no question that Amona residents need to be expelled.

Leftist MK: Regulation law is a waste of time

'There are post-Zionists in the Zionist Union'

Labor MK warns Kibbutz movement will not tolerate post-Zionist elements in Meretz, Zionist Union. 'We may have to dump the Labor Party'.

'There are post-Zionists in the Zionist Union'

'A grain of sand won't move from Ofra or Amona'

Science Minister Ofir Akunis sounds off to Arutz Sheva about possibility of unity government, looming demolition of Ofra and Amona.

'A grain of sand won't move from Ofra or Amona'

Poll: Coalition up, opposition down as Labor plummets

Labor drops 8 mandates in latest poll, while Jewish Home, Yesh Atid surge.

Poll: Coalition up, opposition down as Labor plummets

Historic low: Zionist union collapses to single digits in poll

Opposition party would lose two thirds of this strength in elections, drop from 24 to just 8 seats, lowest level for Labor in history.

Historic low: Zionist union collapses to single digits in poll

Despite protests, Herzog scores crucial win in leadership battle

After party activists jeer Labor leader, party central committee ratifies Herzog's plan to push off primaries.

Despite protests, Herzog scores crucial win in leadership battle

Haredi party trumps Labor in latest poll, Yesh Atid ties Likud

Jewish Home, United Torah Judaism surge past Zionist Union, Yesh Atid pulls into statistical dead-heat with Likud.

Haredi party trumps Labor in latest poll, Yesh Atid ties Likud

72% believe government failed against terror wave

Warning signs for Likud, Zionist Union as latest poll shows Israelis frustrated with status quo.

72% believe government failed against terror wave

Yechimovich: Herzog still wants to join the coalition

MK Shelly Yechimovich claims Zionist Union chairman still wants to join the coalition, says she will not allow that to happen.

Yechimovich: Herzog still wants to join the coalition

Obama administration: 'Settlements are corrosive'

State Department, Zionist Union condemn spending program to strengthen, secure Yesha towns.

Obama administration: 'Settlements are corrosive'

Zionist Union MK dismisses possibility of joining the coalition

MK Eitan Cabel believes the chances of his party entering the coalition have diminished despite Herzog's indications he may reconsider.

Zionist Union MK dismisses possibility of joining the coalition

Zionist Union collapses to just 8 seats in latest poll

Left-wing plummets to all-time low in new poll, while Yesh Atid, UTJ, and Jewish Home surge.

Zionist Union collapses to just 8 seats in latest poll

Poll: Yechimovich top pick for Zionist Union leadership

Former Labor party leader favored by 24% of Zionist Union voters; just 15% would re-elect Herzog.

Poll: Yechimovich top pick for Zionist Union leadership

Zionist dis-Union

Herzog takes a drubbing from his own party

End of Herzog? Third of his MKs boycott meeting, those who come give him a thorough browbeating for 'betraying' them in unity govt. talks.

Herzog takes a drubbing from his own party

Zionist Union offers Ya'alon, Levy-Abekasis spots

MKs say Levy-Abekasis, in particular, belongs in the Knesset's 'social faction.'

Zionist Union offers Ya'alon, Levy-Abekasis spots

Drama in Labor: 'Herzog is a bald-faced liar, we need primaries'

Zionist Union sinks deeper into chaos as MK hits back at Herzog after slew of insults, accusations during press conference.

Drama in Labor: 'Herzog is a bald-faced liar, we need primaries'

'Netanyahu guaranteed Labor veto power over Yesha construction'

Zionist Union chief reveals Netanyahu offered Labor veto power over Yesha construction, control over foreign affairs.

'Netanyahu guaranteed Labor veto power over Yesha construction'

'Herzog must go!' Zionist Union MKs call on Herzog to resign

'Herzog has lost the public's trust, he must go,' says MK Shaffir.

'Herzog must go!' Zionist Union MKs call on Herzog to resign

'This is why the public hates politicians'

Likud MK warns against lying by joining with Zionist Union, after election slogan: 'it's them or us.' His preference - bring in Liberman.

'This is why the public hates politicians'

Zionist Union officials: Netanyahu is scared of the Jewish Home

Zionist Union officials say coalition talks with Netanyahu are stalled, claim he is scared of the "Smotriches" of Jewish Home.

Zionist Union officials: Netanyahu is scared of the Jewish Home

Huge gains for Bennett, Liberman as Herzog plummets in poll

Nationalist camp surges in latest poll as Labor loses nearly half its seats. Likud led by Yaalon would face massive losses.

Huge gains for Bennett, Liberman as Herzog plummets in poll

Zionist Union MK: We must stop crawling to Netanyahu

Zionist Union MKs blast Herzog following poll which found they are losing seats.

Zionist Union MK: We must stop crawling to Netanyahu

MK Rosenthal: Herzog failed, he must resign

MK Mickey Rosenthal attacks the chairman of his party, says he is a failed leader who lied to the public.

MK Rosenthal: Herzog failed, he must resign

Herzog demands official building freeze in Judea and Samaria

Negotiations to expand coalition gaining momentum as Herzog looks to win over support within party, extract concessions from Netanyahu.

Herzog demands official building freeze in Judea and Samaria

Zionist Union MK: The damage Buji caused is irreparable

MK Mickey Rosenthal blasts Herzog for contemplating the idea of "crawling into the government."

Zionist Union MK: The damage Buji caused is irreparable

MK: Strong Opposition better for the public than unity gov't

MK Amir Peretz fumes at idea of unity government, which he predicts would lose touch with public interest.

MK: Strong Opposition better for the public than unity gov't

Minister: Joining with Labor will destroy Likud's future

Likud's Elkin warns a unity government would be an 'historic mistake,' as Zionist Union would pull coalition leftward to justify itself.

Minister: Joining with Labor will destroy Likud's future

Shaffir: Unity gov't talks 'betray' voters

Zionist Union MK fires that the party's failed campaign slogan was 'it's us or him' - not 'we.'

Shaffir: Unity gov't talks 'betray' voters

MKs to Herzog: We won't join the coalition, even if you do

Zionist Union MKs clarify to party chairman Yitzhak Herzog that he does not have the mandate to sign an agreement with the Likud.

MKs to Herzog: We won't join the coalition, even if you do

'I want to hold the wheel'

Herzog outlines his conditions for entering 'unity government'

Opposition head Yitzhak Herzog breaks silence on talks with Netanyahu to enter government, with a message unlikely to please the PM.

Herzog outlines his conditions for entering 'unity government'

Likud MK hopes to stop unity government with Labor

'Better to have a narrow government with principles than a broad coalition that sells out,' says Yoav Kish.

Likud MK hopes to stop unity government with Labor

Haredi MK: I want Jewish Home out of the coalition and Herzog in

Finance Committee chair blasts fellow UTJ MK for ties to Jewish Home.

Haredi MK: I want Jewish Home out of the coalition and Herzog in

Report: Netanyahu offers Zionist Union nine gov't ministries

Unity gov't talks continue apace, as sources close to the prime minister say he's made a very generous offer to opposition leader Herzog.

Report: Netanyahu offers Zionist Union nine gov't ministries