Meretz

Opposition seeks dissolution of Knesset

Yesh Atid, Zionist Union, and Meretz demand vote to dissolve government, hold early elections.

MK Rozin endorses Tamar Zandberg in Meretz leadership race

Tamar Zandberg bid to become head of the left-wing party boosted after receiving endorsement from MK Michal Rozin.

Meretz chief drops out of party primary

Zahava Gal-On and MK Ilan Gilon announce they will not run for Meretz Party leadership. 'Meretz voters interested in new leadership.'

'Meretz is an anti-Zionist party'

Likud MK bashes far-left party for traveling to Rwanda in attempt to scuttle Israel's plans to deport African migrants.

Meretz MK says he is willing to be part of Jewish Home-led gov't

'I'm willing to sit in any governmant that agrees on splitting the wealth and splitting the land.'

Peace Now CEO resigns in bid for Meretz director position

Peace Now CEO Avi Buskila resigns, is expected to announce his candidacy for Meretz party. 'Uri Ariel is the epitome of evil.'

Tamar Zandberg to run for Meretz leadership

Meretz MK plans to run for leadership, says party's future should not depend on how many seats Labor receives.

Meretz to hold open party primaries for the first time ever

Far-left party will now allow potential MKs to be selected through open primaries, in major win for Meretz head Zehava Galon.

'Lapid is Meretz wrapped in an Israeli flag'

Education Minister rips Yesh Atid chief's opposition to Israeli sovereignty over Judea, Samaria. 'He's Meretz wrapped in an Israeli flag.'

Leftist politicians blast Gabbay

Politicians from the left criticize Zionist Union chairman, who said that the left has forgotten what it means to be Jewish.

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.

Meretz removes 'Zionism' from its platform

Left-wing party says it intentionally dropped the word 'Zionism,' as party with Jews and Arabs by definition cannot be Zionist.

Senior Meretz official charged with raping minor

Meretz party acknowledges that senior official indicted for sex crimes against 13-year-old, says official has been suspended pending trial.

Galon survives attempt to unseat her

Most Meretz members vote to shorten Galon's term, but fail to come up with the required majority.

Report: Meretz party considering breakup

Far-left party weighing possible dissolution of joint list, separation into two separate left-wing factions.

Meretz meets with Abbas in Ramallah

PA chairman on resumption of negotiations: 'I met with Trump's emissaries to Middle East about 20 times since beginning of his term.'

Radio station fined over Azariya attorney's comments

Yoram Sheftel's history of making inflammatory statements led a regulatory board to fine radio station that hosts his show.

Bernie Sanders: The 'occupation' must end

Former Democratic presidential hopeful laments '50 years of Israel's occupation' in video conference with left-wing Israeli party.

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Army order halts Peace Now march on Baladim farm

Meretz MK tweets army order preventing provocation; 'law-and-order champions' leave buses and proceed on foot; developing.

Meretz chief's ugly blood libel against 'the settlers'

Head of far-left Meretz party accuses Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria of perpetrating 'pogroms' against Arabs, IDF soldiers.

Meretz accuses right-wing rapper of 'incitement to violence'

'The Israeli left is ammunition in our enemies' hands,' says rightist rapper after far-left party files police report.

Leftists to attempt Likud takeover

Group including extreme left-wingers plans joining Likud to influence party and insert left-leaning candidates.

Meretz chief: Netanyahu gov't is acting like a bully

Leftist MK warns Israel 'will pay a heavy price' for annexation of Maale Adumim, construction in Judea and Samaria.

Yesh Atid MK: We won't sit with Meretz

Yesh Atid MK Meir Cohen says his party won't divide Jerusalem or sit with far-left Meretz party.

Abbas warns against moving U.S. embassy to Jerusalem

PA chairman says there will be “serious implications” if Trump moves American embassy to Jerusalem.

Rabbi Karim to be sworn in as IDF chief Rabbi Thursday

Rabbi Eyal Karim will be sworn in as the new Chief Rabbi of the IDF this coming Thursday, the petition against him was withdrawn.

Meretz chief: Rabin's murder saved Netanyahu's political career

'Netanyahu didn't pull the trigger,' says Gal-On, 'but he stirred the demons that led to the murder.'

The far-left comes to Amona

Representatives of Peace Now and Meretz tour the Binyamin community of Amona, which they claim is 'stolen land.'

Which MKs are promoting individual liberty and free markets?

Liberty Index ranks the Knesset parties and MKs, revealing who is protecting personal liberty from government intrusion - and who is not.

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.

'You only protest when it comes to helping haredim'

The opposition raged over a new bill that allots 1,040 shekels a month to needy Torah students with families.

Rabbi Druckman: It's pure libel

Rabbi Haim Druckman applauds the strengthening religious establishment, in light of the media storm surrounding IDF Chief Rabbi Eyal Karim

Meretz condemns liberation of Jerusalem, blasts Jerusalem Day

Far-left party calls for end to 'occupation' of Jerusalem, condemns Jerusalem Day while wishing Muslims 'Happy Ramadan.'

Far-left Meretz party uniting with Arab anti-Zionists?

Members of left-wing Meretz party march with Joint List activists, declare new 'Democratic Camp' to fight government.

Meretz removes call to boycott Kosher restaurant

Following public outrage, left-wing political party removes call to boycott of kosher restaurant from its facebook page.

Council member calls to boycott restaurant that became kosher

Member of Ra'anana city council calls for boycott against restaurant that now keeps kosher, closes on Shabbat.

Tel Aviv University allows Breaking the Silence, bans Likud

In surprising move, Tel Aviv University permits Breaking the Silence, Meretz event, but refuses permission for Likud, Im Tirtzu protest.

Galon Removed from Knesset After Insulting Yisrael Beytenu MK

Meretz chairwoman refers to MK Sharon Gal as "messed up", is removed from plenum.

Left-Wing Parties Turn on Each Other Over Knesset Vote

Meretz chairman Zehava Galon refuses to participate with Zionist Union, Yesh Atid after latter two skip critical vote.

Business Owners Warn: BDS Bill to Harm Palestinians the Most

Thousands of Palestinians will be left jobless due to 'settlement labeling' bill. Meretz: business owners' protest is a 'terrorist act.'

Prisoner Force-Feeding Bill Passes First Hurdle, Despite Critics

The government authorized for legislation a bill that would allow prisons to force-feed security prisoners who go on a hunger strike.

Meretz Judea-Samaria Label Bill 'Will Only Harm Palestinians'

Efrat mayor slams Meretz bill to label Judea-Samaria products, warns of economic disaster for Arabs and 'boomerang.'

Danon Blasts Meretz Bill to Label 'Settlement' Products

Science Minister vows to fight proposed legislation that would have Israel place labels on products from Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu Decries Meretz 'Settlement Labeling' Bill

Enemy within? PM 'surprised' that despite unified effort to defend against global boycotts, leftist party trying to push BDS bill in Israel.

Zionist Union Warns: Opposition Lacks Cohesion

Zionist Union sources say divide between Yisrael Beytenu and Joint Arab List may be too deep for opposition to make any real traction.

Knesset clashes

Watch: Knesset Storm as Leftists, Nationalists Clash

MK Sharon Gal removed by ushers for shouting down Meretz MKs as 'traitors, criminals' for reading out leftist NGO's 'IDF war crimes' claims.

Did Meretz Collect Illegal Campaign Funds?

Report claims Meretz forced workers to donate their salaries on elections day in both 2013, 2015; nationalists take action.

Lawsuit Barrage Against Leftist 'Settlement Boycott' Groups

Legal Forum for Israel says after High Court ruling requiring boycotters to compensate, it is preparing legal fusillade.

Tit-For-Tat: Meretz MK Moves to Ban MKs from Driving on Shabbat

MK Tamar Zandberg says bill proposal is response to Transport Minister Yisrael Katz's prevention of public transport on Shabbat.

Katz: Leftist Clamoring for Shabbat Buses 'Just Politics'

There will be no public transportation on Shabbat, Transport Minister Yisrael Katz said Wednesday.

Meretz Website Hijacked by Pro-Palestinian Hackers

Targeting 'Zionisme' and 'israhell,' pro-Palestinian hacker AnonGhost attacks website of left-wing Meretz party on Saturday night.

Galon Returns to Politics After One Day Retirement

After it appears Meretz has jumped up to five mandates, Chair Zehava Galon announced she will return after stepping down Wednesday.

Latest Count: Likud at Thirty, Meretz Gains One

Counting votes has almost finished and the the Central Elections Committee will release final results by Thursday afternoon.

Galon's Replacement Calls on Her to Retract Resignation

'A difficult morning for the left,' admits MK Zandberg, urging Meretz head to take back her resignation after party just gets four seats.

Right, Meretz Concerned Over Arab List Strength

Leaders of the Joint List are canvassing homes in Arab towns, driving voters to the polls in order to garner support for the party.

Meretz MK Warns: Without Us, Herzog Won't Have a Government

MK Tamar Zandberg says that a vote for the "Zionist Union" instead of Meretz goes toward a right-wing government.

Litzman Says 'Yes' to Meretz but 'No' to Lapid

United Torah Judaism MK will not rule out joining a Labor-led coalition, but says Lapid should "sit in the opposition for one term."

30,000 Flood Leftist Pre-Elections Rally

Meretz, Labor reps attend; former Mossad Chief Meir Dagan: under Netanyahu, Israel was 'stuck.'

Meretz, Labor Sign Surplus Vote Agreement

Extra votes could see additional seats for the Left - and save Meretz from falling off the map.

Galon: I'd Make a Great Education Minister

Meretz chairwoman tells voters she thinks she would be a good choice to serve as Education Minister in the next government.