Isaac Herzog

Kahlon: In the end there will be two states for two peoples

Finance Minister urges opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog to join the coalition, says a Palestinian state will ultimately be established.

Herzog: Kick Jewish Home out and we'll join the government

Yitzhak Herzog, Shelly Yachimovich suggest that they are still open to joining government. Others in party disagree.

Zionist Union collapses to just 8 seats in latest poll

Left-wing plummets to all-time low in new poll, while Yesh Atid, UTJ, and Jewish Home surge.

Netanyahu still wants Herzog to join coalition

PM invites any party who wants 'security and peace' to expand government, minutes after Herzog calls to collapse the coalition.

Herzog slams 'government in vision of the prophet Marzel'

Bitter Labor head says 'magician' Netanyahu 'made himself disappear' as 'radical right' takes over; calls for Kahlon to collapse government.

Poll: Yechimovich top pick for Zionist Union leadership

Former Labor party leader favored by 24% of Zionist Union voters; just 15% would re-elect Herzog.

Corbyn blasted for ignoring Herzog's letter

Labour MPs criticize leader Jeremy Corbyn for failing to reply to Israeli Labor leader's concerns over anti-Semitism in the British party.

Netanyahu: 'I aspire for a demilitarized Palestine'

At launch of Knesset's summer session, PM says he is ready for 'courageous steps'; Herzog accuses him of 'slamming the door on change.'

Herzog: 'Door is closed' for Zionist Union to join gov't

Opposition leader rejects offer from Netanyahu to reconsider joining coalition, says PM chose 'extremist' government.

Zionist dis-Union

Herzog takes a drubbing from his own party

End of Herzog? Third of his MKs boycott meeting, those who come give him a thorough browbeating for 'betraying' them in unity govt. talks.

Herzog faces insurrection as third of his party boycotts

Backlash seen in protest at first meeting after unity talk fiasco, as MKs accuse Herzog of 'being a crybaby without principles.'

Herzog: 'Judea and Samaria gangs' prevented unity government

Opposition leader claims Netanyahu was held back by “gangs” who prevented him from going forward with coalition agreement.

Revealed: Tony Blair engineered Herzog-Netanyahu unity talks

Former British PM and Quartet envoy reportedly led the failed move to add the Zionist Union to the coalition.

Drama in Labor: 'Herzog is a bald-faced liar, we need primaries'

Zionist Union sinks deeper into chaos as MK hits back at Herzog after slew of insults, accusations during press conference.

'Netanyahu guaranteed Labor veto power over Yesha construction'

Zionist Union chief reveals Netanyahu offered Labor veto power over Yesha construction, control over foreign affairs.

'Herzog must go!' Zionist Union MKs call on Herzog to resign

'Herzog has lost the public's trust, he must go,' says MK Shaffir.

Herzog fires back: It's either me or Liberman

Labor leader in pithy press conference warns PM 'history will judge' his decision whether to include him or Avigdor Liberman in gov't.

Unity talks hung up on a unilateral division of Jerusalem

Coalition expansion talks go on, but Herzog's demand for 'separation plan' giving PA control of Arab parts of Jerusalem presents problems.

Zionist Union officials: Netanyahu is scared of the Jewish Home

Zionist Union officials say coalition talks with Netanyahu are stalled, claim he is scared of the "Smotriches" of Jewish Home.

Herzog: Egypt's call for peace 'a rare opportunity'

Zionist Union chairman links his desire to join the coalition with the statement by Egypt's President calling for a peace agreement.

Report: Herzog demanded Justice and Culture portfolios

Coalition source: Herzog asked for significant improvement in the ministries he'd receive upon joining the government.

Zionist Union MK: We must stop crawling to Netanyahu

Zionist Union MKs blast Herzog following poll which found they are losing seats.

Unity government talks gain momentum

Prime Minister and opposition leader conduct lengthy meeting Sunday night as part of continuing negotiations for unity government.

MK Rosenthal: Herzog failed, he must resign

MK Mickey Rosenthal attacks the chairman of his party, says he is a failed leader who lied to the public.

Report: Netanyahu and Herzog have agreed on construction freeze

Channel 10 News reveals that Netanyahu and Herzog are drafting an announcement on a freeze on construction in Judea and Samaria.

Herzog: Unity government opportunity for 'dramatic change'

Opposition leader joining government now to pressure Netanyahu to make 'drastic' changes to his policies, recordings reveal.

Herzog demands official building freeze in Judea and Samaria

Negotiations to expand coalition gaining momentum as Herzog looks to win over support within party, extract concessions from Netanyahu.

Zionist Union MK: The damage Buji caused is irreparable

MK Mickey Rosenthal blasts Herzog for contemplating the idea of "crawling into the government."

Netanyahu and Herzog discuss unity government again

Prime Minister and opposition leader speak again about the possibility of the Zionist Union joining the coalition.

MKs to Herzog: We won't join the coalition, even if you do

Zionist Union MKs clarify to party chairman Yitzhak Herzog that he does not have the mandate to sign an agreement with the Likud.

Yechimovich takes credit for blocking unity government

Ex-Labor head condemns Herzog for not dismissing talk of joining Likud, says Labor 'crawling' to right-wing after portfolios and honor.

'I want to hold the wheel'

Herzog outlines his conditions for entering 'unity government'

Opposition head Yitzhak Herzog breaks silence on talks with Netanyahu to enter government, with a message unlikely to please the PM.

Report: Netanyahu offers Zionist Union nine gov't ministries

Unity gov't talks continue apace, as sources close to the prime minister say he's made a very generous offer to opposition leader Herzog.

Report: Major progress in unity government talks

Senior Likud and Zionist Union sources claim chances of a deal for leftist party to enter coalition 'greater than ever.'

Herzog looking to oust Jewish Home minister

As negotiations for unity government continue, Zionist Union chief reportedly looking to unseat Uri Ariel from Agriculture Ministry.

Netanyahu confirms unity government talks with Herzog

For the first time, PM admits there were talks with leftist Zionist Union, but says talks ended with Herzog corruption scandal.

Livni: Zionist Union negotiating terms of unity government

Talks underway to bring Zionist Union into coalition. But Naftali Bennett warns offering party may bolt if Justice Ministry given to Labor.

Will Labor cut ties with UK's anti-Semitic Labour?

In backlash to anti-Semitism scandal embroiled Labour, Herzog is told to immediately freeze ties with British counterpart.

Details of alleged 'unity government' deal revealed

Senior Likud source claims Netanyahu made generous deal to leftist Zionist Union, now waiting for response; Herzog's office denies.

Herzog invites Britain's Corbyn to Israel amid amti-Semitism row

After UK Labour Party is rocked by anti-Semitism scandals, opposition leader invites Labour head to visit Israel.

No harm done: Zionist Union relieved case dropped against Herzog

MK Arel Margalit denies holding grudge against Herzog for accusing him of sparking the investigation; MK Cabel: 'Herzog is the leader.'

Report: Police won't recommend indicting Herzog

Estimation is police don't have enough evidence against Opposition head under investigation for breaking funding laws.

Yechimovich: Zionism is about universal love, equality

Former Opposition leader blasts Herzog for bringing up Israeli Arab issue earlier this week, claims it justifies 'rhetoric of the Right.'

Yitzhak Herzog injured in car crash

Opposition head gets lightly injured in bumper-to-bumper crash on coastal highway.

Herzog, Bennett spar over 'loving, hating Arabs'

Zionist Union chairman claims other parties stealing votes because people believe that he 'loves Arabs.'

Herzog doubles down on 'loving Arabs' comments

Opposition head responds to MKs angered by comments: 'If they think I'll prefer Palestinian interests, they should think again.'

Herzog angers colleagues with comments on Arabs

Opposition leader says Labor should stop being viewed as "loving Arabs", sparking the anger of MK Zuhair Bahloul.

Herzog on criminal probe: I'm calm and you should be too

Opposition leader urges Zionist Union activists not to worry about the criminal investigation against him.

Bad news for Herzog? Labor considering taking 'steps'

Yechimovich, who lost Labor leadership in primaries Herzog is being investigated over, warns that things are 'getting more serious.'

Herzog questioned under caution by police

MK suspected of accepting forbidden donations, not reporting the donation and handing in a false declaration, in 2013 labor party primaries.

Herzog's Facebook joke backfires - badly

Opposition head tries to deal with criminal corruption investigation with humor, learns the hard way not to mess with the internet.

Who would take over from Herzog?

Party polls show Yechimovich leads support, but if Herzog is forced to step down due to corruption investigation, Cabel is to get the nod.

Herzog 'perfectly calm', won't resign despite corruption probe

Opposition leader insists he is innocent, says he will cooperate with investigation into alleged corruption.

Yechimovich: Herzog scandal damaging the party

Investigation against Zionist Union leader could see Herzog stepping down, MK Shelly Yechimovich implies.

Zionist Union MK calls to suspend Herzog

As investigation into Herzog's campaign finances deepens, Zionist Union questions support for its leader.

Police call for criminal investigation of Herzog

Police ask Attorney General to let them upgrade preliminary check of Opposition chairperson on suspicions he breached funding laws.

Herzog urges PM to join protest against hospital 'segregation'

Opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog reaches across the aisle to demand show of unity against alleged segregation in hospitals.

Zionist Union MK demands soul searching from his party

MK Eitan Broshi says Zionist Union must make sure it is upholding its own values, after member encourages attacks on soldiers.

Herzog: 'Preachy' Jewish Home should 'shut up'

Zionist Union head criticizes MK of his own party for terror whitewash, but also condemns Jewish Home for its criticism.

Kahlon: Herzog 'almost' joined gov't, investigation torpedoed it

Recently publicized investigation into campaign finances of opposition leader prevented unity government, claims Moshe Kahlon.