Isaac Herzog

Investigation against Herzog likely to turn criminal

Senior official involved in investigation against opposition head: Mounting evidence suggests he broke the law.

Source: Herzog probe may become a criminal investigation

Official involved in Herzog probe says police will likely soon announce a criminal investigation.

Zionist Union: Fire Shaked for criticizing Supreme Court

Shelly Yachimovich demands Netanyahu fire Justice Minister after she criticized Court. Shaked: This is attempt at political assassination.

Herzog, Attorney General eat together despite investigation

Pair sat next to each other during meal even though Herzog under investigation. His office: Nothing suspicious, wasn't closed meeting.

Yechimovich: I hope the party doesn't pay a heavy price

MK Shelly Yechimovich responds for the first time to the corruption probe against her party leader Yitzhak Herzog.

Liberman: Netanyahu's government won't survive the year

Yisrael Beytenu chief refuses to join government, believes new elections are imminent.

Herzog threatens his own party over police investigation

Labor head claims corruption investigation is being used as part of an 'election campaign,' threatens: 'I'm no sucker, I know how to kick.'

'Politicians have crossed a red line'

Herzog's chief of staff indicates police investigation against the party chair is an inside job by Labor members.

Yitzhak Herzog named as second politician under investigation

Opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog is under investigation for corruption, along with Shas head Aryeh Deri.

Herzog at AIPAC: World doesn't take Israel's security seriously

Israeli opposition leader accuses government of playing politics with US-Israel alliance.

Herzog fires PR man over rape smear campaign

Labor head tries to distance from Moti Moral, after Supreme Court finds he helped fabricate case accusing attorney of raping 4 women.

Herzog: The choice is separation or Jerusalem

Opposition leader claims that if his separation plan is not implemented, Israel could lose Jerusalem.

Herzog presents his 'separation plan' to Biden

Opposition leader meets with Vice President, discuss Labor's "separation plan" for increasing Palestinian autonomy.

Herzog touts 'separation plan' as response to Jerusalem attack

Opposition leader calls for his “separation plan” to be implemented in the wake of the terrorist attack in eastern Jerusalem.

Zionist Union MK blasts 'dictator' Herzog at faction meeting

MK Erel Margalit attacks Labor chairman for his refusal to hold primaries, as faction meeting turns ugly.

Herzog: The public is tired of the radical left

Head of leftist Labor party takes aim at 'radical left, radical right,' while touting his 'separation plan' to unilaterally divide Israel.

Power visits Yad Vashem, hears Herzog's plan to fence in Jews

US Ambassador to UN visits Holocaust museum with Danon, hears Herzog's plan to build fence between Jews and Arabs dividing Israel.

'Good morning Buji!'; PM mocks Herzog for ruling out '2 states'

In special Knesset debate, prime minister derides opposition leader for only just 'waking up' to 'realities of the Middle East.'

Herzog: Netanyahu 'wants to become me' by building border fences

Outlining his 'separation plan' to foreign media, opposition leader calls for unilateral withdrawals, takes pot shots at prime minister.

Barkat: Herzog wants to crush Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor responded to the plan of Isaac Herzog at the Jerusalem Conference, 'plan is a slippery slope that will chip away at city.'

US and Israel: Candidates but no visionaries

MK Yonah: Labor is coming together, though disagreements remain

MK 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 party

Former Labor leader signs membership papers to come back to original party, though it remains unclear if he will challenge Herzog.

Netanyahu attacks Arab MKs: 'There is a limit'

'There is something called national honor,' PM charges at Arab MKs as controversy continues over their meeting with terrorists' families.

Herzog calls to unilaterally divide Israel to avoid 'Israestine'

At Arutz Sheva conference Herzog says right-wing leaders have no solutions, says Israel must adopt his plan or become binational state.

Herzog: 'Messianic' Bennett would love to kill two-state idea

Opposition chairman attacks government as Labor convention approves his separation plan.

Where to, Naftali Bennett?

Herzog: If Netanyahu wasn't PM, there wouldn't be a terror wave

Opposition leader claims public is losing faith in Netanyahu and is backing his own plan for "separation" from the Palestinians.

Foreign intervention?

Herzog peddles peace plan to Kerry

Labor head urges US to advance his regional plan to divide Israel and 'separate,' in 'drastic step' before end of Obama's term.

Amid shouting match, Zionist Union shows signs of split

In closed faction meeting, Zionist Union MKs and leadership shout and insult one another, show signs of growing rift.

Herzog: Thank you for calling me a 'dictator'

Labor leader dismisses criticism from angry party members following his declaration that two-state solution is currently 'untenable.'

Watch: Herzog heckled at Labor conference

Angry activists interrupt opposition chairman's speech at party gathering in Holon.

Netanyahu vows to hit terror tunnels - after Hamas attacks

PM essentially confirms Herzog's criticism that the government is waiting for terrorists to attack Israeli civilians before doing anything.

'The Government is waiting for Hamas terror tunnel attacks'

Herzog slams coalition in light of Hamas tunnels breaching border; 'do like Egypt, don't wait for terrorists to appear in a kibbutz.'

'Herzog is not relevant and must resign'

Joint List head attacks Yizhak Herzog, after he said two state solution no longer relevant. 'Bougie's not fit to be opposition head.'

Zionist Union says Regev the real 'foreign agent'

Accusing Im Tirzu of managing the gov't, Zionist Union MKs assert Ministers Regev, Bennet, and Shaked are foreign agents.

Drama in the left

Labor leaders war over peace

Herzog slams Yechimovich for 'wildly attacking' after he said '2 state solution' not feasible now; 'you think they'll put down the knives?'

Labor splintering? Former chair attacks Herzog

Yechimovich asserts current Labor leader should have spoken with party members before announcing 'two-state solution' unfeasible.

Herzog: France must stop promoting decisions that harm Israel

Opposition leader meets French President and Foreign Minister, blasts EU decision on Judea and Samaria.

Herzog admits: 'Two-state solution' not realistic right now

Opposition leader admits the “two-state solution” is not feasible at this time, calls for "separation" from Palestinians.

Netanyahu aides: 'Bennett is like a populist TV host'

Cabinet angered by Bennett's criticism, Opposition asks for his resignation. Supporters - he will keep 'saying what he believes.'

Herzog admits: I considered a national unity government

Opposition leader admits he considered joining Netanyahu's coalition for a short period after the last election.

Liberman and Likud party trade insults as attacks mount

Liberman charges Israel has 'no acting PM'; Likud responds accusing him of 'cheap politics' and absolving Palestinians of responsibility.

Yachimovich perturbed by phrase 'May God avenge their blood'

MK Shelly Yachimovich urges Twitter followers to castigate centrist, leftist politicians for using the traditional phrase

Dept. Defense Min. foils smear attack against Judea and Samaria

Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan lashes out at Zionist Union no-confidence vote connecting 'settlements' to Price Tag attacks.

Netanyahu: I'm working 'around the clock' against terror

PM responds to criticism from Herzog, Liberman he is too 'tired' to fight terror and should 'pass reins' of government to someone else.

Herzog: Netanyahu is tired, he's got nothing left to offer

Opposition leader claims PM Netanyahu's coalition won't last and predicts 2016 will be an election year.

Lapid blames Herzog for Wednesday's Knesset pandemonium

Yesh Atid chairman attacks: 'Instead of demanding government do its job, we are letting it drag us out into a schoolyard fistfight.'

Opposition leader refuses to step down from Knesset podium

Knesset discussion on poverty turns fiery as Herzog unleashes fury on Prime Minister for not condemning 'incitement' against Rivlin.

'We like to talk about poverty, but really don't like the poor'

Left skewers Netanyahu, calls for commission of inquiry over abysmal poverty statistics; solutions focus on incentives for working poor.

Herzog: Gopstein is a dangerous thug with a keyboard

Opposition leader criticizes Lehava head for writing 'When wicked perish there is glad song' on death of Yossi Sarid.

Amir Peretz to take on Herzog in Labor leadership race

Former defense minister says he will support chairman Yitzhak Herzog against PM Netanyahu's coalition until next Labor primaries.

Herzog to Kerry: End 'embrace of death' with Palestinians

Opposition head tells visiting Kerry Israel will strike terror - but also must 'separate' from PA by 'removing territories from Israel.'

Zionist Union MKs publicly call on Herzog to join coalition

MK Eitan Broshi becomes first Zionist Union MK to urge Herzog to join Netanyahu's coalition.

Herzog is 'eyeing the coalition', say opponents

Labor Central Committee approves 450 new delegates. Herzog's rivals: He's planning to join the coalition.

Labor MK admits party has lost its relevance

'We're barely on the playing field,' Mickey Rosenthal asserts, amid renewed speculation Herzog is angling to join Netanyahu's government.

Expert: Netanyahu likes leftist coalition partners

Professor Avi Diskin from Hebrew U isn't surprised that Netanyahu reached out to Lapid, but predicts coalition won't change anytime soon.

Herzog: Labeling Israeli products does nothing but reward terror

Opposition leader rejects EU’s decision to label products from “Israeli settlements”, saying it does not promote peace.

Shaked schools Herzog in meaning of Transparency Law

Justice Minister shuts down Yitzhak Herzog after he accuses her of discriminating against leftist NGOs.

Herzog attacks Israeli rap star for terror victim comments

Opposition head criticizes 'disgusting' rapper who pointed out equality of left and right in terrorists' eyes; rapper answers 'let me sue.'