Isaac Herzog

Herzog: Livni Didn't Blackmail Me for Rotation Deal

Labor Chairman Herzog explains deal with Livni will get him more votes in upcoming elections.

Herzog, Livni 2015?

Livni, Herzog Hold Press Conference on Leftist Pact

Joint pact officially announced; if Labor-Hatnua wins, Herzog to serve 2 years as prime minister, followed by Livni for 2 years.

It's Official: Hatnua, Labor Join to Form Leftist Bloc

Hatnua head Tzipi Livni announces pact with Yitzhak Herzog's Labor party; deal could potentially gain large bloc of Knesset seats.

Herzog: The Days of the Worst Government Are Over

Yitzhak Herzog and Tzipi Livni hail the dissolution of the Knesset as an opportunity to elect a new government that will bring hope.

Herzog: Labor is Once Again Becoming a Ruling Party

Labor chairman Herzog and Hatnua chairwoman Livni speak about elections - joint party would receive 23 seats in most recent poll.

Watch: MK Danny Danon Responds to 'Election Bribery' Claim

Likud leadership candidate hits back at 'leftist' Yesh Atid over Judea-Samaria funds; 'extreme left led by Livni and Herzog.'

Report: Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai Considering Election Campaign

Could Ron Huldai become a Labor MK? Huldai's office evades questions on whether the longtime mayor will remain in his post.

Livni: I'm Ready to be Prime Minister

Former Justice Minister says she believes a joint list with Labor will be formed in order to unseat Netanyahu.

Herzog Joins Efforts to Release Pollard

Israeli opposition leader meets officials in Washington, asks them to be considerate of Jonathan Pollard’s medical condition.

Report: Livni and Herzog 'Very Close' to Agreeing on Joint List

Hatnua chairwoman and Labor chairman reportedly have agreed on several principles ahead of an agreement to run together.

Herzog-Livni-Mofaz Joint List in the Works to be Largest Party

Report reveals negotiations are being held to form joint leftist bloc, with Labor sources saying it has a '60% chance' of success.

Poll: Herzog and Livni Joint List Would Be Largest Party

If Labor and Hatnua unified they would outstrip Likud - but just by one seat. Lapid falls further, Yisrael Beytenu and Jewish Home run even.

Lapid to Herzog: I Won't Try to Become Opposition Leader

Yesh Atid chairman assures Labor chairman he will not try to lead the opposition despite being the largest party in it.

MKs Right and Left Respond to Early Elections

Knesset Members from across the political spectrum respond to failed meeting between Netanyahu and Lapid.

Herzog: I'll be Israel's Next Prime Minister

Opposition leader confident that he will be Israel’s next Prime Minister, calls for the formation of a centrist bloc.

Storm in Knesset Over Jewish State Law

Opposition MKs attack Netanyahu over his defense of the Jewish State bill; Herzog calls to establish new government.

Uproar in Knesset as MKs Call Feiglin 'Fascist'

Opposition MKs verbally attack MK Moshe Feiglin on Knesset plenum; two MKs removed from the plenary after making threats, hurling insults.

Amidst Crisis, Herzog Urges Livni and Lapid to Leave Coalition

The day after 'Jewish State' Law' passed in Cabinet, Herzog urges Ministers Livni and Lapid to abandon the coalition under Netanyahu.

Fitch Downgrades Israel's Outlook, Finance Min. Not Concerned

Fitch downgrades the outlook for Israel's sovereign long-term foreign currency issuer default rating from Positive to Stable.

'Heartfelt Shock': Herzog Meets Synagogue Attack Survivors

Opposition leader attends lunch with Bnai Torah congregants after synagogue attack, expresses his "heartfelt shock as a Jew."

Netanyahu Asks 'All the Left' to Join Unity Government

PM's invitation to opposition to join his government draws criticism from across the political spectrum.

Herzog: There Will be Elections Within a Year

Opposition leader predicts that elections will be held within a year and declares: I am worthy of being Israel's prime minister.

Jewish Home Has Bibi's Back; Left Takes Obama's Side

Opposition Chairman calls Netanyahu 'a diplomatic pyromaniac' while Minister Ariel slams US 'ignorance' in 'chickens**t' flap.

Herzog: Lapid a 'Human Shield' For PM's Budgetary Decisions

Opposition leader claims Netanyahu's business deals, placement of Lapid as minister are 'political ploys' that hurt the people .

Labor Head Says Netanyahu Profits from Anti-Israel Wave

MK Herzog said anti-Israel vote in British parliament proves that Israel must take initiative diplomatically.

Livni to Ban: Oppose Abbas's Unilateral Moves

Justice Minister tells UN chief that backing PA's moves at the UN sends a message that negotiations can be bypassed.

Herzog Blasts Netanyahu Over Spat with Washington

Opposition leader has sharp criticism for Netanyahu after White House spokesman blasts PM for critcizing American values.

Leftist MKs Claim PM Speech at UN Missed the Mark

Not just your usual ire: slew of comments from leftist MKs bash Netanyahu for 'being smart' - or for not saying remarks he, in fact, said.

Herzog: Sa'ar Resignation Shows Downfall of Likud

Opposition leader claims the declaration by Interior Minister Sa’ar to retire from politics is proof Netanyahu must be replaced.

Opposition Chair 'Disgusted' by Refusers from Intelligence Unit

LAbor party head Yitzchak Herzog is a major in the elite Unit 8200, from which 43 reservists signed a letter of insubordination.

Herzog: Netanyahu the Reason Israel Not in Anti-ISIS Coalition

Once again, Israel is not part of a US led coalition - and it's all PM Netanyahu's fault, says Labor Party leader.

Herzog Assured U.S. Won't Back Down on Iran

Opposition leader meets White House officials who tell him that Washington will not compromise on Iran’s nuclear program.

Herzog Speaks to Abbas, Urges Resumption of Talks

Opposition leader speaks to PA Chairman, asks him to resume peace talks with Israel and to refrain from unilateral steps.

Herzog: There's No Military Solution to the Situation

Opposition leader calls to turn the ceasefire agreement in Gaza into a wider, comprehensive regional agreement.

Operation Protective Edge: Day 44

Israel Confirms Air Strike Targeted Hamas Military Chief

Diplomatic source confirms IDF attempted to eliminate Mohammed Deif, five bunker-busters reportedly used; Sa'ar: 'Deif just like Bin Laden.'

Leftist MKs Push Peace Talks Despite Gaza Situation

Opposition calls for conflict to be resolved through resumption of peace talks - even though Hamas has broken five ceasefires.

It's Jew-Hate, Stupid

Herzog Calls for Resumption of Peace Talks Amid IDF Operation

Opposition leader calls for Israel and the Palestinian Authority to resume talks, even as Operation Protective Edge continues.

Herzog: Abbas Promised Help in Search for Teens

Labor head MK Yitzchak Herzog said that PA chief Mahmoud Abbas had personally promised that to help Israel find three missing teens.

Opposition Head Slams Zoabi's 'Obscene' Support for Kidnappers

Labor party leader Yitzchak Herzog compares radical Arab MK's defense of Israeli teens' abduction to 'price tag' crimes.

Opposition Chairman Herzog Says 'Don't Blame Abbas'

Labor Chairman Yitzhak Herzog tells families 'arguments put aside for prayer,' proceeds to argue with Netanyahu over responsibility.

Labor Tells Yesh Atid to Collapse Government for 'Peace'

Herzog slams Yesh Atid for Jewish Home alliance, tells party to join Opposition; Livni launches offensive on settlement enterprise.

Herzog Mocks Netanyahu Over Presidential Election

Opposition head jokingly suggests that Netanyahu offer the Pope to run for president.

Herzog to Livni and Lapid: Leave the Coalition

Opposition leader says Lapid and Livni should leave the government over peace talks failure.

Herzog Blames the Government for Peace Talks Collapse

Opposition leader says Netanyahu should “initiate a comprehensive and courageous offer” to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Peres Praises Oslo Architect 'Peace Fighter'

Peres eulogizes 'peace fighter' Pundak who was 'ready to do anything for peace'; Olmert calls him 'man of justice, most realistic Israeli.'

Opposition Attacks Netanyahu For 'Adding Fuel' to Haters

Labor leader attacks cutting ties with PA, calls it 'disengagement' from the world; other MKs praise 'firm response to PA provocation.'

Opposition: If Liberman Wants Elections, Give Them to Him

Opposition members call for elections following Foreign Minister's remarks that going to the polls is better than releasing terrorists.

Opposition Head Calls on US to Free Jonathan

MK Yitzhak Herzog says Pollard is 'neither the Right's nor the Left's. I want to see him with us before the Seder.'

Opposition Leader, Jordanian King Meet Over Peace Talks

Latest last-minute bid to save failing talks between Israel, PA includes visit by Labor head to Amman.

Herzog: I Won't Enter Netanyahu's Coalition

"I intend to win the next election and lead this country," declares opposition leader.

MKs May Heckle David Cameron

Opposition members intend to leave the plenum after British PM's speech, but some may stay and interrupt it.

Shas Chairman Supports Opposition Head for Prime Minister

In another 'retaliation' statement against Religious Zionist parties, Aryeh Deri hails Herzog as PM at Opposition meeting.

Shas Chairman Threatens Support for Territorial Withdrawals

As opposition boycotts controversial debates, Deri threatens hareidi support for withdrawals as 'revenge' against Religious Zionists.

Opposition MKs Slam Coalition as One Big 'Mafia'

Opposition MKs said they may boycott Knesset discussions on major laws this week, because of Coalition's 'mafia tactics.'

Attorney Accuses Opposition Leader of 'Treason'

Sheftel says Herzog 'betrayed' Israel in Kerry meeting, by pushing foreign agenda. Accuses left of siding with 'Arab enemy.'

Herzog: I Doubt Netanyahu Will Lead Us to Peace

Opposition leader says he agrees with Netanyahu’s demands for security, but doubts Netanyahu can lead Israel to peace.

Opposition Head to Kerry: Ignore the Right

Labor Party head says he told Kerry to force through 'historic compromise,' not matter what Israel might say.

Labor Party Head Sets Out Prime Ministerial Ambitions at AIPAC

Opposition Head Isaac Herzog pulls no punches at Washington conference, calls right-wing opponents 'fascists'.

Opposition Leader Says Hareidi Enlistment Being Mishandled

Labor Party leader Isaac Herzog criticizes aggressive implementation of hareidi draft law, says more dialogue necessary.