![]() Bahraini trade delegation arrives in IsraelDelegation headed by Bahrain Minister of Trade & Industry.![]() Labor ministers to vote in favor of dissolving the KnessetMinisters Amir Peretz and Itzik Shmuli announce they will vote in favor of the law to dissolve the Knesset on Wednesday.![]() Victory for Amir PeretzLabor Party Central Committee authorizes Peretz to negotiate with Blue and White on a joint election run. There will be no primaries.![]() Labor MK demands primaries for party leadershipMK Merav Michaeli in letter to Minister Amir Peretz: You and your partner are no longer part of the Labor Party.![]() Amir Peretz: 'One of Israel's most important issues is healing the rifts'Labor Min. Amir Peretz eyes presidency, says he's discussing candidacy with other MKs.![]() Amir Peretz: If there are elections, Netanyahu will loseEconomy Minister says he is willing to run with Benny Gantz's party. 'It's like sitting with my friends from the Labor party.'![]() Report: Netanyahu offered five ministerial portfolios to Labor MKsNetanyahu's attempts to form a government without Benny Gantz reportedly continued until the very last minute.![]() PM Netanyahu meets with Blue & White head Gantz, no details releasedReports of progress conflict with reports of red lines both parties refuse to cross![]() Blue and White and Labor decide on dialogue to unite factionsBlue and White, Labor, begin working to unite factions. Ya'alon: 'It's not too late to regret navigational error.'![]() Peretz terminates alliance with MeretzLabor chairman informs Meretz chairman that he will end the alliance between the parties. Tamar Zandberg on Peretz: Opportunist and a cheat.![]() Close relatives of Amir Peretz die from coronavirus2 members of Peretz family in Morocco die after contracting coronavirus.![]() Amir Peretz expected to join Netanyahu-Gantz governmentLabor MKs expected to join unity government.![]() Could Labor join Netanyahu's coalition?Labor chairman Amir Peretz hints he is considering following in the footsteps of Benny Gantz and joining Netanyahu’s coalition.![]() Amir Peretz will be appointed Interim Knesset SpeakerAmir Peretz, the most senior Knesset Member, will convene the Knesset on Thursday to elect a permanent Knesset Speaker.![]() Amir Peretz, Left bloc demand election of new Knesset SpeakerLeft bloc leaders are pressuring Knesset Speaker Edelstein to resign his position ahead of tomorrow's swearing-in ceremony.![]() Former Histadrut chairman backs unity governmentFormer Histadrut chairman Ofer Eini urges Amir Peretz to immediately join Netanyahu's government.![]() Labor Party chief requests additional coronavirus fundingAmir Peretz reiterated support for establishment of narrow gov't supported by Joint List, Meretz head flung accusations at Netanyahu.![]() Report: Peretz sought to become Knesset Speaker - and was rejectedLabor chairman reportedly asked Blue and White to be appointed Knesset Speaker, but Gantz rejected the request.![]() Report: Netanyahu sending messengers to Amir PeretzPM and his associates reportedly have been sending emissaries to convince Labor leader to join a Likud-led government.![]() Labor leader: 'All attempts to form a government are legitimate'MK Amir Peretz praises those working to form 'government of change and hope,' says PM Netanyahu's warning is 'illegitimate and dangerous.'![]() Report: Netanyahu considering partnership with LaborLikud and Labor mayors met to discuss possible cooperation.![]() The offer received by Orly Levy-AbekasisLikud reportedly proposed to Gesher chairwoman that she join a coalition in exchange for promoting her father's candidacy for President.![]() Labor MK Itzik Shmuli: 'We were cut in half; the result is poor'MK Shmuli reacts to Labor Party crash in polls: 'Had it not been for the union I pushed, Zionist Left would have been erased.'![]() Peretz blames Blue and WhiteLabor-Gesher-Meretz head does not intend to step down despite election failure: In critical moments, Blue and White harmed the entire camp.![]() Amir Peretz reveals: Government supported by the Joint ListLabor-Gesher-Meretz chairman: We will first swear in a government with Yisrael Beytenu and the Joint List supporting from the outside.![]() Labor head: 'Netanyahu strengthens Hamas'Labor Chair Amir Peretz stops in at Nativ HaAsarah: 'Bibi lets Hamas determine reality, height of flames, and schedule between rounds.'![]() Labor approves agreement with MeretzAmir Peretz: When we approve agreement for joint run with Meretz, the dreams of another right-wing government will end.![]() Report: Labor to form joint left-wing list with MeretzSources close to head of Labor party say the faction is preparing for joint run with the far-left Meretz party, despite Gesher's objections.![]() Blue and White tells MK Hauser: 'Existential difference between us and leftist parties'MK Zvi Hauser responds to Labor chairman MK Peretz's push to unite bloc: 'Existential difference between Blue & White and leftist parties.'![]() Gantz and Peretz to meetThe two will discuss the state of the left-wing bloc ahead of the elections.![]() Peretz calls for unity among all parties on the leftLabor Party chairman proposes: Blue and White, Meretz and Labor should run under one ballot, one ballot for one bloc.![]() Blue and White's offer to Amir PeretzBlue and White reportedly made several offers to the Labor Party chairman to persuade him to merge with Meretz.![]() Labor-Gesher launches campaign headquartersAmir Peretz: The left-wing camp must win 61 seats without Liberman, or we will deteriorate into a fourth election campaign.![]() Peretz: I haven't yet decided on union with MeretzLabor chairman says he will days within 10 days whether to form an alliance with Meretz ahead of the March 2 election.![]() Report: Blue and White to offer Levy-Abekasis a spot on its listBlue and White contemplating offering Gesher chairwoman a spot on its slate in exchange for an alliance between Labor and Meretz.![]() Labor allows Peretz to reserve spots on slateLabor Party Central Committee approves move allowing chairman to reserve spots on its Knesset slate for candidates of his choice.![]() 'Whoever wants to replace Netanyahu, needs a large Labor-Gesher'MKs from Labor-Gesher visit the Megiddo Regional Council.![]() Peretz: Hevron construction will undermine stabilityLabor-Gesher chairman argues that the Defense Minister has much more important things to focus on than Hevron.![]() Amir Peretz: Israel is stagnating because of one manLabor-Gesher leaders demand PM step down while under indictment. MK Orly Levi Abekasis: Presumption of innocence different for politicians.![]() Amir Peretz: I have legal team to declare Netanyahu unfitLabor chairman Peretz says that he prepared a legal team to petition the Supreme Court to rule the PM as unfit for office.![]() 'A blatant and shameful act worthy of every condemnation'Blue and White, Labor-Gesher leaders come under fire for taking advantage of Rabin memorial to attack Netanyahu.![]() Peretz: Stop talking to Hamas and start talking with AbbasLabor Party chairman calls for diplomatic solution to the situation in Gaza.![]() Labor angry at organizers of Rabin memorialLabor secretary-general blasts organizers of rally in memory of Rabin for not inviting Amir Peretz to speak.![]() Netanyahu's tempting offer to Amir PeretzNetanyahu's associates reportedly offered Labor-Gesher chairman the Finance Ministry and a host of other things. Peretz refused all offers.![]() Labor to Netanyahu: Don't waste your time, we won't sit with youLabor-Gesher Chairman Peretz declares he won't sit in Netanyahu-led coalition. "You have nothing with which to entice us."![]() Amir Peretz: Yair Netanyahu is more dangerous than Yigal AmirLabor-Gesher chairman asserts that PM Netanyahu stands behind his son's tweet against Yitzhak Rabin.![]() Labor chairman shaves his mustacheOrganizations for the deaf and hard of hearing complained that they couldn't read Peretz's lips and Peretz shaved after 47 years.![]() Amir Peretz: Blue and White will fall apart after the electionsLabor chairman reveals he planned to run for president, but changed his plans in light of the elections.![]() 'Peretz shouldn't be allowed to turn Israel into Venezuela'Former Minister Naftali Bennett fierce attack on Labor-Gesher economic plan: 'Good intentions sometimes lead to disasters.'![]() Labor leader won't 'boycott' NetanyahuMK Amir Peretz says he won't boycott Likud or PM Netanyahu, won't sit with charged or indicted PM.![]() Liberman: Labor chair and Netanyahu have a dealYisrael Beytenu chair: 'Obviously there is a price for this deal, obviously the price is Amir Peretz’s presidency.'![]() Report: Peretz not ruling out merge with Meretz and BarakDespite his statements otherwise, Labor chairman is reportedly still considering a merger with the Democratic Union.![]() Amir Peretz: No chance of running with Meretz or Ehud BarakLabor party chairman says joint list with far-left parties would alienate other voters.![]() Amir Peretz in talks with former Shin Bet chiefAmir Peretz in talks with Yuval Diskin, known for his criticism of Netanyahu, to join Labor-Gesher alliance.![]() Labor leader: We won't sit with NetanyahuAmir Peretz says joint list is 'house of unconditional love,' promises not to support 'laws of immunity and racism.'![]() Labor, Meretz preparing for joint runLeaders of Labor and Meretz meet in bid to create joint left-wing ticket. Will Ehud Barak's new Democratic Israel join?![]() Labor, Meretz, heads discuss 'challenges of democratic camp'Labor's MK Peretz speaks with Meretz chair Nitzan Horowitz about how to replace PM Netanyahu, promises to keep in touch. |