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Report:

Yair Golan to offer former minister Tzipi Livni to join his party

Labor chief Yair Golan has offered former minister Tzipi Livni the second spot on the joint Labor-Meretz list, report says.

'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.

Huldai-Meretz agreement:

Increase enforcement against tefillin stands

Tel Aviv Mayor signed coalition agreement with Meretz, which includes pledge to increase enforcement against tefillin stands outside schools.

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 Meretz chairman to lead new party

Former minister Nitzan Horowitz says he intends to form a new party ahead of the next Knesset elections.

Fmr. Minister Amnon Rubinstein dead at 92

Prof. Amnon Rubinstein was the founder of the Shinui movement and a leader of the Meretz party. In 1999 the Knesset Speaker erroneously announced his death.

Ex Meretz MK Yair Golan:

'Haredim are a parasitic population'

B'Tsalmo organization demands criminal investigation of former MK for incitement, racism, and sedition following remarks about haredim.

Ramat Gan official:

'We'll give priority to artists who support the protests'

Deputy Mayor Tzachi Zelika of Meretz promises to prioritize booking performances by artists who protested against the judicial reforms.

Judicial reform protests:

Police summon organizer following inflammatory tweet

'We will persecute him for the rest of his life,' wrote Roee Neuman of mounted police officer who struck protester.

'Heil Kahane':

Meretz ex-chief under fire for tweet on Ben-Gvir

Zehava Galon deletes tweet comparing National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to Nazis.

Anti-government protests:

Senior Meretz politician calls for 'widescale public rebellion'

"Stores will shut, roads will be blocked - it's the only way against this evil government," says Yair Golan.

Desecration of tefillin:

Police drop case against man who abused holy objects

Meretz activist's despicable actions infuriated the public. Days later, Meretz was wiped out in the elections.

150 thousand NIS

Meretz chairperson sues Itamar Ben-Gvir

Zehava Galon filed a libel suit against the designated minister who claimed she threw rocks at IDF soldiers.

Zehava Galon to announce resignation

After her party didn't pass the electoral threshold for the first time since 1996, Meretz chair Zehava Galon will resign, report says.

Meretz Minister:

'Meretz and Labor's historic role has come to an end'

Esawi Frej calls for establishment of a new political framework in place of Meretz and Labor that will be open to the Arab public.

Labor MK acknowledges:

'It was a mistake not to unite with Meretz'

Outgoing MK Emilie Moatti criticizes Michaeli's decision not to unite with Meretz: I should've spoken up.

Lapid's pollster: 'I warned him Meretz wouldn't pass'

PM Lapid claimed there was no danger Meretz & Labor wouldn't pass the electoral threshold. His personal pollster says he warned otherwise.

Israel's Dreidl-Amoeba-Stones election

Amoeba's multiply by dividing. The Israeli left and Arab parties seem not to be amoebas. Let that be a lesson.Op-ed.

Vote Counting Complete

Meretz out of the Knesset, right-wing loses seat to Liberman

For the first time since its establishment in 1992, Meretz will not be in the next Knesset.

Galon on election loss:

'This is not an easy moment for me'

Galon calls on Meretz's supporters to go over the protocols of the polling stations in the hope that it would help the party.

Journalist: 'Shaked's run brought down Meretz'

Journalist Amit Segal says Ayelet Shaked's run gave right-wing bloc three more seats, brought down Meretz.

'Meretz is on the cusp of not entering the Knesset'

Far-left party remains below the minimum threshold with 84.7% of the vote counted. 'We're right on the border of getting in.'

Left-wing activist arrested after rubbing tefillin on his groin

Police arrest Netanya man who was filmed taking religious item, rubbing it on his groin.

Meretz MK:

'I would prefer it if the settlers in Ariel returned home'

MK Mossi Raz expresses concern about the possibility that Netanyahu will win the elections and Ben Gvir will join him.

Yair Golan:

'Ben Gvir should be in prison'

The deputy minister discussed Wednesday's attack on soldiers by Jews: 'We need to form a political coalition that opposes these actions.'

Meretz to demand passage of 'Netanyahu Law' within 3 months

Left-wing lawmaker conditions her party's support after elections to full backing for law aimed at preventing Netanyahu from becoming PM.

Ben Gvir:

'We are not giving up on southern Tel Aviv'

MK Ben Gvir visits sukkah sent up by residents of southern Tel Aviv and encounters a left-wing demonstration.

Meretz withdraws petition, Silman will run with Likud

Meretz withdraws petition seeking to disqualify former MK Idit Silman from running in the elections on the Likud slate.

Drama at Elections Committee:

Amichai Chikli disqualified from running with Likud

Following petition by Meretz, Chairman of Central Elections Committee disqualifies Amichai Chikli. Likud: We will appeal to Supreme Court.

Meretz: Disqualify Silman from running with Likud

Meretz argues Idit Silman did not resign from the Knesset in time to be able to run on Likud slate.

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.

Health Minister:

'Disappointed there's no merger due to Labor's stubbornness'

Health Min. Horowitz, former Meretz chair, expresses disappointment that Labor's 'stubbornness' is preventing merger ahead of elections.

Haaretz: Labor is taking a 'dangerous gamble' in refusing merger

Haaretz editorial claims Labor leader Merav Michaeli 'taking dangerous gamble with the country's future.'

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.

Yesh Atid:

PM Lapid lukewarm on Labor-Meretz unity pact

No concrete incentives presented at 'emergency' meeting between party leaders.

Last ditch effort for unity in the left

Prime Minister Lapid hosts Labor and Meretz leaders in hopes of convincing them to unite, but the meeting ends with no agreement.

Meretz leader:

If Lapid can't form a government, we'll recommend Gantz

Meretz chair Zehava Galon and Labor's Merav Michaeli agree to meet at PM Lapid's home on Saturday night.

Lapid's offer:

Reserved spots for Labor and Meretz on Yesh Atid slate

Lapid to propose to Michaeli and Galon that they run together in exchange for candidates from their parties being included on his slate.

Labor leader: Unity with Meretz only benefits Lapid

'Many forces are working against us, among them other parties in our bloc,' Labor leader Merav Michaeli says.

Report: Lapid considering reserving spot for Labor, Meretz MK

Move would be designed to get 2 left-wing parties to run together in November elections to prevent 1 from not making it into the Knesset.

Haaretz warns: Labor leader taking dangerous gamble

Haaretz editorial warns: Transportation Min. Michaeli's refusal to run with Meretz 'may end in tragedy.'

Meretz chair: 'Just not Bibi' is a worldview

Meretz chairwoman MK Zehava Galon says she is ready to join with another party, sit with any Arab MK, to prevent Netanyahu winning election.

Meretz

Fatah leadership sees Israeli party leader as one of their own

The leadership of the PLO and the Fatah movement sent an official greeting to Zehava Galon: "The struggle to end the occupation is alive and

Zehava Galon wins Meretz leadership race

Zehava Galon, who chaired the Meretz Party in the past, re-elected to the post and will lead the party in the elections to the 25th Knesset.

Meretz holds primaries for party leadership

Meretz members vote on Knesset list, party leader, as former Meretz chief faces Zehava Galon faces off with Dep. Economy Min. Yair Golan.

Galon blasts Yair Golan:

'What I forgot, Yair Golan hasn't learned yet'

Meretz leadership candidates debate each other on TV. Galon: What Golan is proposing is not Meretz.

Yair Golan:

'Religious Jews happy to endanger our children for their vision'

In a radio interview, the controversial deputy minister discussed the clashes near Joseph's Tomb and the Jewish prayers at the site.

Hundreds of voters registered for both Meretz and Labor

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

Meretz minister's partner to run for party chair

Uri Zaki, prominent Meretz activist, to run in party primaries. 'We must widen our circles of support.'

Matan Kahana seeks re-appointment as minister

Deputy Religious Services Minister seeks support from coalition members for his reappointment as minister.

Zehava Galon:

'If I'm elected, I will discuss an alliance with Labor'

Hours after announcing she will seek Meretz leadership, Zehava Galon says: I do not want people to vote for Meretz out of distress.

'I'm back'

Former Meretz leader Zehava Gal-On announces return to politics

Zehava Gal-On to run for Meretz leadership again after polls show party making it into the Knesset under her, but failing without her.

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.

Zehava Galon to announce return to politics

Former Meretz chairwoman expected to announce that she will run for the party leadership against Yair Golan.

Meretz minister won't run in upcoming elections

Tamar Zandberg announces she will take a break from politics, following party head's decision not to run for top spot.

Is former Meretz chairwoman planning a comeback?

Zehava Galon leaning towards a return to politics and running for Meretz leadership. A final decision will be made next week.

Meretz chief quits party leadership race

Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz won't run for additional term as chairman of the Meretz party, leaving Yair Golan as the sole candidate.

Meretz leader: Biden visit must advance peace progress

"Prime Minister's conversation with Abbas testifies to possibility of change," says Horowitz.

Meretz MK eyes top spot, promises to fight 'messianic' rightists

cDep. Min. Yair Golan promises to run for head of Meretz, fight 'messianic and corrupt' right-wing.

Meretz min. quits politics, calls on party leader to step down

MK Esawi Frej says he will take a break from politics, calls on retired MK Zehava Galon to return and lead his party.