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Meretz Hits New Lows in Latest Elections Polls

Yachad-Ha'am Itanu pulls ahead of the far-left as Meretz is now barely passing the threshold.

Far-Left Meretz Party Scared of Being Left Out

Party worried as Labor-Hatnua union steals its thunder in targeting Netanyahu, dropping polls hint at possible threshold blockage.

Meretz MK: I Loved Orbach Dearly

Meretz MK Ilan Gilon says goodbye to Minister Uri Orbach, a close friend of his despite the political differences between them.

Meretz Slams Livni, Calls Her 'Closet Rightist'

As polls continue to show Meretz weakening, the party has decided to attack its fellow travelers on the left.

Elections Committee Rejects Petition Against Yisrael Beytenu

Central Elections Committee chairman is uncomfortable with the party's platform - to move Israeli Arabs to the PA - but it is still legal.

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Poll Reveals Public Thinks Newscasters are Radical Leftists

News presenters have unique position to shape public opinion - but what are their opinions? According to public: far left and radical left.

Yesh Atid Shows Leftist Colors

Former Science Minister Yesh Atid MK Yaakov Peri said Monday that Yesh Atid would sit in a coalition with far-left Meretz.

Elections 2015: Students Get to Meet 'Selected' Party Chiefs

Chosen parties include Kulanu, despite no current MKs, and Meretz (6 MKs) – while United Torah Judaism, with 7 MKs, not invited.

Meretz Billboard Barred from Bnei Brak - For Showing Tzipi Livni

Meretz banner barred from display outside Ayalon Mall, on border of Ramat Gan and Bnei Brak, because it features a woman - Tzipi Livni.

Ex-MK Mossi Raz is #6 on Meretz List

Mossi Raz, who paid a condolence visit to the family of terrorist Ziad Abu Ein, placed in the #6 spot on the Meretz Knesset list.

Meretz Primaries: 'New Faces to Defeat the Right'

Central committee members vote for far-left Meretz's party list for 20th Knesset; expected to receive 5-6 seats in March elections.

Liberman: 'No Chance' We'll Sit with Meretz

Foreign Minister throws cold water on Herzog's chances of forming a coalition.

Yair Lapid: a Liar, a Hypocrite, or Simply Irresponsible?

Meretz Chairwoman Zehava Gal-On goes on the warpath against Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid, accusing him of lying and irresponsibility.

Meretz MK Nitzan Horowitz Bows Out

MK Nitzan Horowitz (Meretz) announced Wednesday that he was quitting politics, joining other MKs who have announced the same in recent days.

Former Meretz MK Pays Condolence Visit for Ziad Abu Ein

Meretz ex-MK and candidate, ex-Peace Now leader Mossi Raz visits terrorist turned PA minister's home, vows 'end of occupation.'

Video: Meretz MK Vows Victory, Takes a Tumble

MK Issawi Freij promises plenum government will be overturned March 17, but then overturns himself.

Why Did an Extreme Leftist from Tel Aviv Abandon the Left?

Sheffi Paz was a member of Meretz for 40 years. 'Now I won't go near you hypocrites,' she says in Knesset debate. Find out why.

PA is 'Interested in Renewing Peace Talks'

Senior PLO official tells leftists demand for '1967 borders' and Hamas unity not up for negotiation, threatens 'price for absence of peace.'

Shulamit Aloni - Not Just a Civil Rights Advocate

Leftist Leader Shulamit Aloni Passes Away at 86

Meretz Chairman and former Education Minister Shulamit Aloni passes away; funeral in Kfar Shmaryahu Sunday.

Hareidi Party Allies with Meretz: ‘We’re Not Right-Wing’

Response to Bennett-Lapid? Hareidi party forms strong ties with the secularist, left-wing Meretz faction.

Labor MK Repudiates Anti-Hareidi Campaign

Labor party secretary Hilik Bar speaks out against ‘Stop Hareidization’ campaign in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Approves 942 New Jewish Homes?

Meretz councilor says new homes have been approved in Gilo, which some leftists see as a “settlement.”

Poll: Slight Boost for Likud, Bayit Yehudi

Likud, Bayit Yehudi enjoy slight boost in popularity following Israel-PA talks - even as most say Abbas doesn't want peace.

MKs Show Their Anger with Silence

Unusual silence in Knesset as MKs express their upset with Governance Bill.

‘Governance Bill’ Passes after Heated Debate

Vote follows passionate debate. MK charges, ‘This isn't a law to strengthen governance - it's a law to strengthen racism.'

MKs from Left, Right Unite Against Police Violence

Rare agreement across the political spectrum that police violence must end.

Meretz Head: Benefits for Soldiers? Racism

MK Gal-On rejects proposal to reward military or civilian service, terms it ‘racist’ against Arabs.

Yaalon: I Blocked Rajoub before Meretz Invitation

Defense Minister explains why he turned down Meretz's request to host inciting PA official.

Meretz MK Seeks to Disqualify Rabbi Eliyahu

MK Esawi Frij says Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu should be barred from Chief Rabbi race due to racism.

Arab MK: Israel Promotes Racism

An Arab MK with the Meretz party says Israel’s government is to blame for the beating of an Arab man.

Meretz Urges the Left to Block Netanyahu Coalition

‘Don’t throw Bibi a lifeline,’ urges far-left Meretz chairwoman.

Feminist MK: OK to Attack Male, not Female Rivals

MK Zehava Gal-On nixes ads slamming female Likud MKs, but not ones attacking men.

Meretz Campaign: Sabbath Desecration, Gay Wedding

The far-left Meretz party with an MK ‘marrying’ three couples in response to Jewish Home MK’s statement.

Meretz Fears Livni Effect

Ultra-leftist party's poll numbers shrank by half upon Tzipi Livni's entry into the race.

Meretz's Current MKs Top List for Knesset

After primaries, currently serving MKs Galon, Gilon and Horowitz top Meretz's list for the next Knesset.

Left-Wing MK Claims ‘Biberman’ Ploy for Attack on Iran

Political paranoia hits a new level: Left-wing Meretz MK Zahava Gal-On claims Likud-Yisrael Beyteinu merger meant for attack on Iran.

Meretz: Labor Head Yechimovich a 'Hareidi Lover'

The leftist Meretz party plans to attack Labor leader Shelly Yechimovich for being “too nice” to religious Israelis.

Sabbath Busing a Flop, Meretz Still Determined

A Sabbath bus from Holon to Tel Aviv drew just dozens, but Meretz remains determined to challenge religious-secular status quo.

Meretz Sides with PA: ‘Israel Not a Partner for Peace’

Meretz faction MKs meet with Mahmoud Abbas, are accused of "adopting Palestinian interest."

Meretz MK Links Attack on Arabs with Visits to Hevron

Shades of Rabin assassination: Meretz MK links attack on Arab in a brawl with school trips to Hevron that teach about Jewish heritage.

Meretz Gives Free Rides in Challenge to Sabbath Laws

The left-wing Meretz party offers free busing on the Sabbath as it takes on the religious-secular “status quo.”

Gal On: Stop Inciting Against Illegal Aliens!

MK Zahava Gal On accused Likud lawmakers and gov't ministers of inciting against illegal aliens in Israel; calls for 'compassion'

Beit El Residents Receive Meretz with Water, Cakes

Thirsty leftist MK, activists received with hugs and hospitality at Givat HaUlpana after police let them in.

Violence as Police Block Leftists outside Beit El

Police refuse to allow leftists into Beit El to protest against the existence of Givat HaUlpana.

Meretz to Tour Beit El to Demand Destruction

Delegation from far-left party protesting the fact that five structures have not yet been razed.

MK Galon Criticized for 'Jew-Boys' Slip of the Tongue

Yisrael Beytenu Anglos criticizes Meretz MK Zahava Galon for terming New York Jews “Jew-boys” in a radio interview.

Galon’s Slip of the Tongue: "Jew-boys" from Brooklyn

Meretz head MK Zahava Galon terms New York Jews “Jew-boys” in a slip of the tongue.

Meretz Gets Unexpected Lesson in Nationalism

MKs with Meretz planned to hear from far-left group Breaking the Silence, but were given a tour by Land of Israel activists instead.

Tel Aviv Approves Public Transportation on Shabbat

Ignoring tradition, Tel Aviv City Council approves proposal for public transportation on Shabbat, Transportation Min. nixes it.