Isaac Herzog

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.'

PM: We'll improve Palestinian economy, even If they hate us

Whether or not it has a partner in the effort, Israel will act to reduce the tension with the Palestinians, Prime Minister Netanyahu said.

Herzog: Rabin tried to prevent Israel from becoming 'Israstan'

Opposition leader upholds ideal of peace talks in special Knesset session in honor of PM Yitzhak Rabin.

Kahlon: I would 'step aside' to bring Herzog into coalitiion

If Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu wishes to bring Yitzhak Herzog into his coalition, Moshe Kahlon would back him to the hilt.

Herzog: Silence Could be Interpreted as Support for Terror

Opposition leader meets UN chief, warns that the world must not be silent in the face of the terror wave.

Herzog: Netanyahu and Bennett 'Must Go Home'

Herzog slams Binyamin Netanyahu and Naftali Bennett in a strongly-worded speech during the new Knesset session Monday.

Herzog: Netanyahu Should Resign

Opposition leader says Netanyahu failed to provide security and should step down. Likud officials: Herzog is an embarrassment.

Herzog: Government Must Resign over Food Shortages

Opposition chair says Israelis can't find basic food products in supermarkets thanks to years of 'destructive' Netanyahu policy.

Herzog: New Rock-Throwing Penalties 'Too Little, Too Late'

Opposition leader dismisses Cabinet's approval of harsher measures for rock throwers, says Netanyahu's government has failed.

Senior MKs Urge Brazil to Accept Dayan Appointment

Edelstein, Herzog and Lapid reach out to Brazil's envoy to Israel after former diplomats try to stymie Dani Dayan's appointment.

Liberman: There's No Prime Minister in Israel

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blames Netanyahu for rocket attack on the city of Sderot.

Report: Netanyahu Suggests 'Phasing' Bennett Out of Coalition

Maariv columnist claims Prime Minister offered Labor leader defense, foreign affairs and justice portfolios to join coalition for 4 years.

TA Mayor Huldai: Forget 'Zionist Union,' Go Back to 'Labor'

Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai has a lot to say about Yitzhak Herzog - none of it nice.

Herzog: 'Stubborn' Netanyahu Doesn't Work for Israelis

Opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog slams Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu for supporting 'illogical, unfair' gas deal.

Shaked: Once You Take Some Refugees In, They Keep Coming

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked was the latest politician to point out the folly of admitting large numbers of Syrian refugees into Israel.

Regev on Refugees: Israelis Not Hard-Hearted, Just Cautious

Minister Miri Regev said that despite Israelis' desire to help unfortunate Syrian refugees, Israel was just not capable of absorbing them.

Herzog: Likud Has 'Forgotten What it Means to be Jews'

After Netanyahu asserts Israel too 'small' to absorb refugees, Herzog says former Likud PM Menachem Begin is 'rolling in his grave.'

'Herzog Wants Syrian Refugees? Let Them Stay in His House'

Minister Yisrael Katz and Yariv Levin blast Herzog's 'lack of national responsibility' and suggest he let refugees stay in his home.

Herzog: Israel Should Take in Syrian Refugees

Opposition leader says 'Jews cannot remain indifferent' to refugees' plight; Druze in southern Syria targeted in suspected regime attack.

Three Attacks in One Day: 'Israel's Security is Threatened'

MKs' blame for Wednesday terror spate ranges from Netanyahu for 'inaction' to High Court for releasing hunger-striking prisoner.

Where Was Israeli Flag in Herzog-Abbas Confab?

Labor leader under Facebook fire for photo op in Ramallah that included only one national flag.

Herzog: I'm More Extreme Against Terror Than Netanyahu

Opposition head meets with Abbas, urges return of 'peace talks' in response to recent spate of terror attacks.

Herzog Panders to Obama, Democrats Over Iran

Opposition leader blasts Netanyahu for harming US-Israel relations, supports Obama's claim that PM 'interferes' with US politics.

Herzog: Our Enemies Enjoy Seeing Netanyahu and Obama Fight

Opposition leader urges Netanyahu to end a spat with Obama over the agreement with Iran.

'Blame the Police for Gay Stabbing, Not Legal Protesters'

Leader of Lehava group answers Labor leader's call to label his group 'terrorist' just because it demonstrated against the gay parade.

Herzog: Label Anti-Assimilation Lehava a 'Terror Group'

Opposition chair calls to outlaw nationalist 'Jewish terror' groups; Lehava director responds: 'Herzog fights Jews, not enemies of Israel.'

Herzog: The Disengagement Was a Mistake

Left-wing opposition head says he agrees expulsion from Gush Katif, northern Samaria was wrong - though not entirely.

Herzog Makes It Perfectly Clear: No Unity Government

For once and for all, said Yitzchak Herzog, Zionist Union/Labor is not going to join Binyamin Netanyahu's coalition.

Netanyahu-Herzog Unity Government Not on the Horizon

Political sources reveal talks hit a loggerhead, with opposition by Livni and Yechimovich primary in fouling up anti-Iran deal move.

Yechimovich: Herzog's Support of PM on Iran is a 'Mistake'

Labor's former leader blasts current chairman for agreeing to stand united alongside Netanyahu against Iranian nuclear deal.

Herzog: For Israel, Hamas Terror and Iran Terror Are the Same

The firing of a rocket by Gaza terrorists at Israel just hours after Iran got its nuclear deal is no coincidence, Yitzhak Herzog argues.

Report: Netanyahu, Herzog Using President to 'Pass Notes'

Rumors continue to fly that Zionist Union will join Likud-led gov't, as Netanyahu and Herzog show cooperation in opposition to Iran deal.

Netanyahu and Herzog Agree on United Front with Regards to Iran

PM Netanyahu meets opposition chairman Herzog, says it is important to show the world a united front on Iran issue.

Herzog: Iran Deal Bad for Israel? Blame Netanyahu

Zionist Union/Labor head Yitzchak Herzog says Iran nuclear deal will be bad for Israel - and that it's all Netanyahu's fault.

Herzog Claims 'No One Wants to Return to Gush Katif'

10 years since Disengagement, Opposition head says unilateral move failed but was 'correct,' demands a Gaza peace agreement.

Chief Rabbi: Rabbinate 'Fighting for its Very Survival'

At the grave of Israel's first Chief Rabbi, Sephardic Chief Rabbi urges Opposition leader to 'follow in his grandfather's footsteps.'

Herzog: No Difference Between 'Dangerous' Regev, Leftist Critic

Oded Kotler's attack on Minister Miri Regev may have been 'needless,' but her rhetoric against artists is 'dangerous,' Herzog insists.