Labor Party

'The Democrats'

Labor and Meretz announce a merger

Israel's left-wing parties have merged, emphasizing that this is not only a technical block. The party list will be chosen in primaries by all members of the parties and any new members.

Labor Party pipe dreams

Outlawing Yair Golan’s despicable activism and statements bordering on treason during war isn’t the best way to discredit him. He does that all on his own. Op-ed.

New Labor chairman:

'Do not report for reserve duty until the government changes'

New Labor Party chairman Yair Golan said at a recent conference that he does not understand why the public does not threaten the government with what he defined as "civil disobedience".

'We'll advance alliance with Meretz'

Yair Golan wins Labor Party leadership primaries

Former MK Yair Golan elected to the position of chairman of the Labor Party after running against a slate of relatively unknown candidates.

Former MK Eitan Cabel leaving the Labor Party

Former Labor MK says he decided to cancel his membership in the Labor Party after it refused to sign a letter condemning the ICC for equating Netanyahu and Hamas leadership.

Former MK Yael Dayan dies at 85

Dayan, daughter of former IDF Chief of Staff Moshe Dayan, had been dealing with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in recent years.

Yair Golan presents: 'The Democrats'

Yair Golan, who is running for the Labor Party leadership, is calling for a broad leftist political framework including Labor and Meretz parties, protest movements, and other activists.

Former MK Yair Golan to run for Labor leader

Former Meretz MK confirms he will run in the primaries for the leadership of the Labor Party in May.

Poll:

Likud pulls ahead of National Unity party again

New poll shows Likud taking lead back from National Unity party, becoming largest party, but opposition would form the coalition.

Israel’s protest movement; an identity crisis

The danger of the anti-government protest movement is that it has introduced a form of paganism into its political goals. Op-ed.

'Radicalizing the discourse':

Opposition sources criticize Labor leader Michaeli

Opposition sources blast conduct of Labor Party chairwoman Merav Michaeli, claim that she is driving centrist voters away.

MK Efrat Rayten to run for Labor Party leadership

MK Rayten says in TV interview: I will put myself up as a candidate in the next elections for the leadership of the party.

Labor party MK supports Israeli sovereignty over Jordan Valley

Former Minister Avraham Katz-Oz says sovereignty in the Jordan Valley should be advanced as soon as possible.

Labor party withdraws from judicial reform negotiations

To date, only the Yesh Atid and National Unity parties have actually conducted any negotiations with the coalition.

Labor chief: We shouldn't automatically back govt. after rockets

MK Merav Michaeli criticizes Lapid, Gantz for their statements of unity following rocket barrages from Lebanon and Gaza.

Op-ed:

The price of Likud not running serious presidential candidates

Now we have a guy who literally was the head of the Left-wing Labor Party for years and years, now posing as a political neutral. Op-ed.

Labor party files police complaint against PM Netanyahu

The labor party filed a complaint after the Prime Minister said he wants to give his cabinet a fist to strike anti-government protesters.

Labor party:

Govt's Judea and Samaria regulations endanger Israel's security

Party vows to oppose "messianic" measures to normalize life in Judea and Samaria.

Michaeli: Netanyahu sold out the country

Labor party chairwoman accuses PM-designate of giving in to extremists to get out of his trial.

Labor chairwoman:

'Straight line connects violence in Hebron to stabbing in Holon'

MK Merav Michaeli says appointment of Otzma Yehudit, Religious Zionism, and Noam leaders n new government to blame for recent violence.

Report:

Labor Party chief faces revolt after election debacle

Senior Labor officials working to oust Minister Merav Michaeli as party chair, reportedly with strong support from within Labor.

Minister Shai: Labor should have been more right-wing

Diaspora Affairs Minister says his party should have seen that the Israeli electorate was moving to the right, not focused on LGBT, feminism

Labor MK acknowledges: We, too, failed

MK Efrat Rayten admits the left's failure in the election is not only on Lapid but won't call on party chairwoman to resign.

Merav Michaeli blames Lapid:

'He eliminated Meretz'

Labor leader reacts to election results by blaming Yesh Atid, says she does not regret not uniting with Meretz.

Labor activists file complaint against Otzma Yehudit billboard

Labor activists call sign which contains pictures of Arab politicians and the phrase 'May our adversaries be removed' 'racist and violent'

Minister Merav Michaeli:

'Lapid is hysterical, he's harming the bloc'

Labor chairwoman rules out the idea of the Labor Party running on a joint ticket with Meretz.

Merav Michaeli refused

Lapid's offer to Meretz and Labor

Lapid proposed one reserved spot for each party on the Yesh Atid slate - and ministerial positions like a party with 10 seats.

Hundreds of voters registered for both Meretz and Labor

Of those with double memberships: prominent Labor activists who held key positions in the party

Bennett to Barlev:

'I will always appreciate you'

Alternate Prime Minister offers words of support for Minister Omer Barlev who was relegated to a low spot on Labor Party slate.

Labor Party leader:

'We are going into these elections strong and strengthened'

Minister Merav Michaeli speaks after Labor primaries: Our team is committed to our State of Israel.

This is the Labor party list for 2022 elections

Labor party releases the results of its primary ahead of the upcoming elections for the 25 Knesset with Merav Michaeli at the top.

Labor Party primaries:

Dozens of candidates compete for individual seats

About 40,000 party members will each choose 5-7 candidates from among 33 running. The final list will show parity between men and women.

Minister Nachman Shai:

'Meretz is to the left of us, there won't be an alliance'

Labor Minister: We see stability and continuity in the party, we at peace with ourselves.

Merav Michaeli re-elected as Labor Party chief

Incumbent leader receives over 80% of the vote in Labor party primaries. Turnout 43%.

Labor party primaries to be held tomorrow

36,000 eligible voters can vote in primaries for the Labor party ahead of the November Knesset elections.

Labor to unite with Blue and White party?

'The moment Labor makes a decision, the ball will pass to Defense Min. Gantz and Blue and White,' Labor Sec. Gen. Hermoni says.

Consensus on Jordan Valley? Depends who in Labor you ask

MK Emilie Moatti says there is consensus on the Jordan Valley, while party leader Merav Michaeli says she will oppose construction there.

Labor leader talks to Swedish Foreign Minister

The leader of the Labor party talked to the Swedish foreign minister, stressing the importance of women's empowerment.

'Labor stands with social-democratic parties around the world'

Labor party chairperson Merav Michaeli visits American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations.

Labor to JNF: Don't buy land in Judea and Samaria

Labor party chairwoman Merav Michaeli writes letter to Jewish National Fund warning organization not to adopt new policy.

'If a small party falls - it'll be Lapid's fault'

Labor Party chairwoman Merav Michaeli: Gantz is interested in a fifth election, there is no reason to vote for him.

Merav Michaeli: Labor's the only party on the Left with values

Although the Labor party may be on the verge of extinction, new party head Merav Michaeli calls it 'the choice of the future.'

Supreme Court deliberates on Knesset ban against Labor candidate

'I never called for annihilation of Israeli city', says Labor candidate, but says she 'made mistake' in interview, asks court to reverse ban

Controversial Labor candidate voted for Joint List in the past

Ibtisam Mara'ana voted for the predominantly Arab Joint List party in the March 2020 elections.

Labor Party candidate banned from Knesset election

Central Election Committee backs Otzma Yehudit petition to bar Ibtisam Mara'ana from running on Labor's Knesset slate.

Labor candidate apologizes for controversial Facebook post

Labor candidate Ibtisam Mara'ana came under fire for post in which she declared she ignored Memorial Day siren.

What would Ben Gurion and Golda Meir say to Merav Michaeli?

The Labor party has suddenly risen from barely 4 seats to 7 in the polls. Would its legendary leaders approve of how that occurred? Op-ed.

'I hope religious Zionism will find a home in the Labor Party'

Labor candidate Emilie Moatti tells Arutz Sheva: In the past, there was collaboration between National Religious Party and the Labor Party.

Labor chooses Knesset slate

Former MK Omer Bar-Lev will be placed in the second spot, followed by journalist Emilie Moatti and Gilad Kariv of the Reform movement.

Efrat resident seeks Labor Party seat to return party to roots

Nava Katz seeks to 'bring back vitality and old-school Zionism back to Labor Party', and be voice of Anglos in Knesset.

Merav Michaeli: Labor's gone along with the Right for too long

New Labor chief says her party needs to return to 'the Labor of old' - 'whose policies were correct but need an update.'

Amir Peretz leaves Labor but will remain in government

Peretz informs new Labor leader Merav Michaeli that he will be terminating his membership in the Labor Party but will continue as minister.

'My goal was to get the Labor Party on its feet'

Newly elected Labor chairwoman Merav Michaeli doesn't rule out alliances ahead of the election.

Labor Party to elect new chairperson on Sunday

Seven candidates will stand for election. Voting will take place between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Ehud Barak: 'I won't run in the Labor Party'

Former prime minister issues statement that the conditions needed for his return to political life have not come to fruition.

Labor board asks Barak to run for the party leadership

Former PM is expected to make a decision over the weekend on whether he will run for the Labor Party leadership.

Supreme Court sends Labor to primaries

A Supreme Court ruling has sent the Labor Party to primaries only days before they must submit their final list.

Ofer Shelah: I will not run in the Labor party primaries

Former MK who recently left Yesh Atid rules out running in Labor primaries: They are in a constant mess.

Merav Michaeli to run for Labor Party leadership

Court overrules decision by Minister Amir Peretz to cancel Labor Party primaries.

Victory for Amir Peretz

Labor Party Central Committee authorizes Peretz to negotiate with Blue and White on a joint election run. There will be no primaries.