Labor

Yechimovich: Labor is Done with Rotation Deals

MK Shelly Yechimovich expounds on reasons for Labor's loss and party's plans in next elections.

Tens of Thousands of Jobs in Israel Go Unfilled

There were more available jobs – and more available high-paying jobs - in Israel in the fourth quarter of 2014 than ever before.

Herzog Approaches Kahlon for Coalition Coup

Labor's Yitzhak Herzog has not exactly declared defeat, officials confirm - and has approached Kulanu in bid to swing coalition leftward.

Yechimovich: Labor Needs a Reboot

Former Labor chairman Shelly Yechimovich calls on Labor MKs to unite and rethink party's worldview after loss.

Herzog Admits: The Polls Messed Us Up

Labor head blames misleading polls for creating false confidence, without considering 'Netanyahu could reinvent himself in days.'

Yechimovich Admits 'We Got a Public Slap on the Cheek'

Former Labor chairperson talks about lessons learned and need to return to 'ideology,' says Herzog is 'more compromising.'

Herzog Blames Elections Loss on 'Mezuzah-Kisser' Speech

Why did Zionist Union do so poorly in elections, at least compared to expectations? Two words, said Yitzhak Herzog: Yair Garbuz

Labor: Coalition Race Just Starting

Labor MKs say 'great battle' beginning in trying to recruit party heads to join a leftist coalition, as exit polls show 'effective draw.'

Netanyahu: Livni and Buji Will Create 'Hamastan 2' in Jerusalem

On a tour of Har Homa neighborhood, prime minister pledges to strengthen Jewish presence in Jerusalem if reelected.

Likud: Barak and Herzog Leading to Another Intifada

In response to Barak endorsement of Herzog, Likud reminds how back in 1999 'they brought the Second Intifada,' hushed up scandals.

Herzog Points to 'Clash' with Yesh Atid

Labor head says votes for Lapid help Netanyahu, denies rotation with Livni damages party, says 'serious effort' needed to beat Likud.

Poll Shows Herzog-Netanyahu Gap Closing

In opposition to results until now, poll finds a mere 4% separates preference for PM, gives Labor 25 versus 21 for Likud.

MK Regev Demands Attorney General Investigate Herzog

Following report on Herzog breach by paying private company to campaign against Yechimovich, Regev calls for urgent investigation.

Shimon Peres Expresses Support for Yitzhak Herzog

Former president Shimon Peres says Thursday he endorses 'responsible' and 'dedicated' Yitzhak Herzog for prime minister.

Labor Maintains Edge in Latest Election Poll

Latest election poll from Haaretz sees Labor-Hatnua once again in the lead, with 24 mandates - three above rival Likud.

'Zionist Camp' victory?

Labor Opens Largest Lead on Likud Since Campaign Started

Week before elections Labor outpaces Likud by a full four mandates - but who will get first crack at forming a coalition?

Who Will the New French Immigrants Vote For?

Parties including Likud, Labor and Yachad approach 10,000 new French Israeli voters and try to respond to their needs.

Herzog, Labor Trying to Cancel Major Jewish Identity Program

Rabbi Avichai Ronski: Labor party platform seeking to cancel program for Jewish identity which already has 130,000 students.

Bennett Blames Lapid for Stealing Ideas, Livni for Disengagement

Jewish Home chair discusses Lapid, Livni, and the 'pragmatic' side of a Likud coalition in pre-elections interview with Israeli media.

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.

Poll: Jewish Home Stuck at 11 Seats, Labor Top

25 seats for Labor in latest elections poll, despite a different poll suggesting a close race with Likud.

Herzog Slams Government Money to 'Settlements'

Labor leaders blame housing crisis solely on Netanyahu, say that under their reign, money would be funneled to fix financial woes.

Bennett Presents His 'Economics 101' Lesson

If Labor has its 'tax the rich' way, Israel will lose thousands of jobs, Naftali Bennett says in a new video

MK Litzman: Lapid Needs to do 'Penance,' by Sitting in Oppostion

If Yair Lapid is sorry for what he has done to the haredi public, said MK Yaakov Litzman, let him prove it by staying out of the government.

'Unified stand' on Iran nukes?

Likud Minister Calls on Herzog to Join Netanyahu in Congress

Noting worrying details coming out on Iran nuclear deal, Katz says 'leave Livni at home and show consensus against the danger.'

Haredi Party Opposes Likud-Labor Unity Government

UTJ warns unity government would harm haredi ability to influence, says it won't support a leftist government.

Likud and Labor Continue to Run in Dead Heat

24 seats for each party, as neither seems able to shake the other for the lead and elections day approaches.

Likud Emerges as Clear Front-Runner in New Poll

A new poll shows that recent trends indicating a strengthening of the Likud and a weakening of Jewish Home are continuing.

Akunis: 'Labor Will Not Be Invited to the Next Government'

Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis says Labor is too far-left to be considered for a potential coalition; guarantees Jewish Home will be included.

Weinstein: Labor V15 'Volunteer' Group Seems Legal

Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein will not issue an injunction against the activities of the V15 organization, based on a Likud complaint.

PM in Samaria Town: Vote for Likud, or You Might Get Left Govt.

It's not enough to vote for a right-wing party, PM Binyamin Netanyahu said; you have to vote for Likud to avoid a leftist government.

Interview

MK Danny Danon: Labor is the New Meretz

The 'Zionist camp' is now the 'post-Zionist camp,' Danon tells Arutz Sheva - and it is taking great pains to hide how radical left it is.

Super Poll: Averages Show The Actual Standings

Averages from 38 polls since election frenzy began last December reveals Likud has a slight drop on Labor, Arabs and Jewish Home tied.

Labor 'Submits to Arabs,' Pulls Support for Barring Zoabi

Liberman slams 'Zionist camp' backtracking after Arab parties threaten to quash coalition chances; 'true Zionists don't submit to Arabs.'

Where to get the news?

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.

Poll: Likud, Labor Still Competing for Top Spot

Right-wing and left-wing parties neck-and-neck for a coalition, as well - with the same number of seats projected for each.

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.

Netanyahu: I Will Not Form a Government with the Left

Prime Minister Netanyahu stresses there is an "ideological void" between Likud and Labor, rules out coalition with the left.

Arab Labor Leaders Demand Herzog Give Up 'Zionist Camp' Name

Arab Labor official says as long as crisis over 'The Zionist Camp' name remains unresolved, representatives won't participate in campaign.

Labor 'Bribes' Voters With Free Fruit - Then Denies It

Labor reps hand out free oranges in Jerusalem, post pictures on Facebook, just days after court bans Jewish Home from doing the same.

Likud Incensed After Biden Meets Herzog in Munich

A day after announcing he would boycott PM Netanyahu's speech, Vice President Joe Biden met MK Yitzhak Herzog in Munich.

When Labor Wanted to 'Erase Herzog'

Yechimovich on Herzog: 'destroyed lives of hundreds of thousands of families, disqualified as minister by Movement for Quality Government.'

Support for Zoabi Barring May Spell End of Labor Coalition Hopes

Even if Labor gets past Likud it likely won't be able to form a coalition, as Arab parties say they won't recommend 'Likud B.'

Marzel Strikes Back: Labor Leftists Have Warped Values

Marzel slams Labor for trying to bar him and 'form coalition with Israel haters,' as condition to bar Zoabi 'who seeks to erase Israel.'

Prosecution Recommends Corruption Trial for Ben-Eliezer

Prosecutors recommended putting former MK Binyamin Ben-Eliezer on trial for of bribery, Channel Two reported.

Zoabi on her way out?

Labor to Help Get Arab MK Zoabi Barred

Leftist Labor to back banning of pro-Hamas MK - on condition of petition against Marzel, as second petition filed against him for 'racism.'

V15: We Were Not Sent By 'Foreign Agents' to Unseat Netanyahu

The Victory in 2015 group is not representative of anyone except themselves, it told the Central Elections Committee Thursday.

Poll: One Third of Yishai's Voters Are Ashkenazim

If elections were held now, Eli Yishai's Yachad party would pass the minimum vote requirements, and get four seats.

Leftist 'V15 Campaign' Files Incitement Charges Against Likud

V15 campaign, which Likud has accused of using foreign funds to boost Left parties, files incitement complaint with police.

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".

Likud MKs: Leftist NGOs Illegally Funding Labor Campaign

Likud officials present their case against 'V15' campaign to install a leftist gov't, say Herzog 'playing the same tricks.'

Bennett Keeping Likud-Jewish Home Union in Back Pocket

Jewish Home Chairman Naftali Bennett says he has a response should the Left decide to unite, indicating a possible consolidation with Likud.

Netanyahu: I Will Address Congress Despite the Left's Objection

PM Netanyahu says it his duty to warn Congress of the Iranian threat, adds Labor is "not the Zionist camp. It's the anti-Zionist camp".

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.

Labor Group: Jewish Home 'Pretending' to be Jewish

Labor supporters petitioned Israeli election officials to bar Jewish Home from calling itself that, because it doesn't 'act Jewish.'

Manuel Trajtenberg #11 on Labor List

Labor candidate expected to become Finance Minister under left-wing government appointed to list amid confusion over Amos Yadlin's spot.

Top Labor Candidate: Pay 'Settlers' to Leave Judea-Samaria

Labor Defense Minister candidate Amos Yadlin pushes incentive plan for 'settlers,' says Israel must repeatedly try for peace deal with PA.

Arab Labor Party Hopeful Defends Testimony for Terrorist Convict

Prospective Labor MK Zuhair Bahloul provided testimony on behalf of the family of a Galilee Arab convicted of terrorism with Hezbollah.