![]() Peretz: We will cancel the 'racist' Nationality LawLabor Party chairman vows to repeal law stating that Israel is the Jewish people's nation state.![]() MK Amir Peretz: I'm a leftist, I'm not hiding itChairman of the Labor Party Amir Peretz says that Labor won't sit in a government headed by Netanyahu![]() Amir Peretz: Only enlarging the bloc will create a chanceNew Labor chairman promises to work towards alliances in the leftist camp in order to defeat the nationalist camp in the upcoming elections.![]() Can the Labor Party become a significant factor in politics?After the failure of the previous elections, Amir Peretz was elected leader of the party. Will he be able to reconstruct the great days?![]() Peretz skips victory celebrationLabor chairman-elect Amir Peretz decides not hold celebration of his victory in wake of protest Ethiopian Israeli community.![]() Amir Peretz wins Labor primariesFormer Labor party leader to head the party again in September elections after winning primaries.![]() Labor to choose new leader in nationwide primary vote65,000 Labor party members to head to the polls Tuesday to choose new party chair, after incumbent Avi Gabbay dropped out of race.![]() Amir Peretz: If I lead Labor, Netanyahu won't be prime ministerMK Amir Peretz is preparing for Labor's primaries on Tuesday, hoping to be chosen as the party's leader.![]() Labor's Amir Peretz eyes alliances to take right-wing seatsEx-Defense Minister vows to create Labor into ideological alternative to Israeli Right, plans alliances to attract right-wing voters.![]() Amir Peretz to run for Labor chairmanAmir Peretz to run for post of chairman of the Labor party whether primaries or elections using another method are held.![]() Amir Peretz announces he has beaten cancerVeteran Labor lawmaker says he successfully beat the disease in 2017.![]() 'A wise and creative officer'Platitudes rain down after Aviv Kochavi chosen to replace Gadi Eizenkot as IDF Chief of Staff.![]() 'One of the more heroic battles in Israel'Former Defense Minister Amir Peretz demands that the government work to bring back the bodies of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul.![]() 'There were also many murderers among us'Austrian parliament chairman visits Knesset wearing skullcap, admits his countrymen were 'not only victims of the Nazis'.![]() 'Iran understands its lies have been exposed'MKs from across political spectrum hail historic intelligence achievement after PM's speech, call on world to act on Iran's nuclear program.![]() Austrian ambassador to visit Knesset despite banMK Amir Peretz says Austrian ambassador to Israel to attend Knesset discussion despite ban by Foreign Ministry.![]() 'The Mossad chief showed us photos of the reactor'Former Defense Minister Peretz speaks to Arutz Sheva about the behind-the-scenes discussions on when to destroy the Syrian reactor.![]() 'A cheap populist decision'Leftist MKs blast Likud Central Committee after its members approve a motion calling for Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.![]() 'What will we say when religious soldiers refuse orders?'Left-wing MKs slam Ehud Barak for 'undermining foundations of democracy', call former PM's recent statements 'dangerous'.![]() 'You're a war criminal, you're not welcome here'MK Amir Peretz heckled by Moroccan lawmakers during meeting of Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean.![]() Peretz: We await a government headed by GabbayMK Amir Peretz meets supporters, calls on them to back new Labor leader.![]() Israel's opposition Labor seeks renewal with leadership voteOne of Labor's top candidates was Defense Minister credited with losing Second Lebanon War.![]() Poll: Netanyahu, right-wing bloc still on topNetanyahu would win additional term as Prime Minister if elections were held today, new poll shows. Peretz outperforms Gabai as Labor chief.![]() Gabai: Bennett using public funds for 'religious brainwashing'Labor party candidates Amir Peretz and Avi Gabai blast Education Minister, claim he is using gov't money to 'bring pupils close to Judaism.'![]() Poll: Likud remains the largest partyNew poll finds that the Likud will remain the largest party in the Knesset regardless of who wins the Labor leadership.![]() Herzog loses Labor party leadershipMK Amir Peretz and former minister Avi Gabai to face off in second round of Labor primaries.![]() Peretz 'disappointed' in UK Labour leaderMK Peretz writes letter to Jeremy Corbyn, expresses disappointment over Corbyn's refusal to visit Yad Vashem.![]() 'Pressure Hamas prisoners and Gaza residents'Shaul and Goldin families, senior security experts,MKs attend third Lobby conference to return sons.![]() Liberman: UNHRC 'the Council of Hatred of Israel'Israeli politicians blast UNHRC over its criticism of the sentencing of soldier Elor Azariya.![]() 'Apply compelling pressure to Hamas - make them suffer'Ex-Defense Minister Amir Peretz tells Arutz Sheva, 'Israel has many ways to force Hamas to return murdered soldier's remains.'![]() Ex-Defense Minister to challenge Herzog for Labor leadershipPeretz announces candidacy for Labor primaries, even as no date set for vote.![]() MK Peretz: Regulation Law means the end of private propertyMK Amir Peretz said that passing the Regulation Law would allow anyone to build on private property without repercussions.![]() Peretz: Haredim should integrate in Zionist UnionMK Amir Peretz says that haredi candidates should be included in the Zionist Union's Knesset list.![]() Knesset discusses preparedness for earthquakesThe Knesset Subcommittee for Readiness of the Home Front held a hearing to discuss the State's level of preparedness for earthquakes.![]() Amir Peretz: I'm going to be Prime MinisterFormer Defense Minister vows to retake Labor leadership, then triumph in elections.![]() 'How dare they show their faces?'Father of fallen IDF hero Emmanuel Moreno criticizes Amir Peretz, Tzipi Livni, Dan Halutz for attending IDF memorial ceremony.![]() Peretz: Orsher has no place in public discourseMK Amir Peretz criticizes Israeli army radio film critic for tirade against Jews of Middle Eastern descent![]() 'Next war will bring thousands of rockets'Senior military official warns of heavy rocket fire in next Lebanon war: '300 tons per month, equivalent to 5 hours of Air Force bombing'.![]() What Avigdor Liberman could learn from Amir PeretzLiberman would do well to avoid the mistakes of Peretz, the last non-general to hold the post of Defense Minister.![]() 'Strong Opposition better than unity gov't'MK Amir Peretz fumes at idea of unity government, which he predicts would lose touch with public interest.![]() Plastic bag law passes, bans free shopping bagsBill dreaded by Israeli shoppers finally passed, will ban free distribution of plastic shopping bags beginning in January 2017.![]() Labor coming together, though disagreements remainMK Yossi Yonah welcomes Amir Peretz's return, still doesn't understand Herzog's vision, praises Bennett's education plan.![]() It's official: Peretz returns to Labor partyFormer Labor leader signs membership papers to come back to original party, though it remains unclear if he will challenge Herzog.![]() Peretz to take on Herzog in Labor leadership raceFormer defense minister says he will support chairman Yitzhak Herzog against PM Netanyahu's coalition until next Labor primaries.![]() Begin: 'No solution' to the Arab-Israeli conflictMK Benny Begin says he does not see a possible agreement with the Arabs, notes the PLO will never agree to concede land.![]() Peretz Returning to Labor PartyMK Amir Peretz decides to leave Livni's Hatnua, run with Labor in the next elections.![]() MKs Learn 'There is No Substitute for Hard Work'Incoming MKs meet with Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein and veteran MK Amir Peretz for seminar on legislation and law-making.![]() Poll: Likud Leads, But Netanyahu Losing ApprovalSeries of surveys find that while Likud keeps marginal lead in the polls, Netanyahu's approval rating has noticeably dropped.![]() Peretz Submits Bill to Prevent Bennett as PMMK Amir Peretz submits bill to revert to direct prime ministerial elections - specifically to prevent 'extremist' Bennett from becoming PM.![]() Livni Warns of Imminent Coalition BreakupAs Lapid threatens 'alternate government' and Livni plummets in polls, minister hints at shakeup in radical leftist conference.![]() Peretz Readies for Dismissal, Clashes with PMClashes erupt between PM, minister over role of ministers in the government - and whether Peretz is 'folding in the face of terror.'![]() 'Netanyahu Will Have to Fire Peretz'Political officials believe PM will be forced to dismiss Environment Minister following his tirade during a television interview.![]() Min. Peretz: I'm Leaving the GovernmentHatnua member, former defense minister says Netanyahu 'has brought the country to a state of despair.'![]() Ministers Strongly Oppose 'Scandalous' Budget CutMinisters from all sides pledge to oppose long-term cut to fund Gaza operation; calls to postpone as materials received last minute.![]() Minister Threatens to Leave 'Extreme Right' Gov'tEnvironmental Affairs Minister Amir Peretz slams Bennett for making Israel 'extreme right', calls to end sanctions against PA.![]() Sa'ar Blasts Members of Livni's PartyInterior Minister Gideon Sa’ar says Hatnua should back the Israeli government, not blame it for torpedoing peace talks.![]() Israel, PA Work Can Together - for the EnvironmentMinisterial delegations meet over waste treatment, water and air pollution. Peretz: We can only benefit by working together. |