Shelly Yechimovich

Former Labor chairwoman:

'Amen that Deri will be Minister of Finance'

Shelly Yechimovich is certain that Deri would be many times better than Liberman and Smotrich in the Ministry of Finance.

Former MK fulfills 'promise to Almighty' following Biden win

Former MK and current radio host Shelly Yechimovich vowed to light Shabbat candles if Trump lost. She kept her word.

Former MK: If Trump loses, I will light Shabbat candles

Former MK and current radio host Shelly Yechimovich promises to light candles this coming Friday if Trump loses the election.

Labor MK: 'A enormous threat to human freedom'

'Wave of conservatism washing over us from some parts of the right,' Labor's Shelly Yachimovich says.

MK Yechimovich released from hospital

'Thank you to all who care so much, it'll take time to answer you all,' wrote Yechimovich. 'I'm released from hospital, everything's fine.'

Was a deal made between Yechimovich and Cabel?

Knesset members deny reports and recordings of agreement that she run for Histadrut in exchange for supporting his Labor Party leadership.

Yechimovich: I will fight any move to join the coalition

MK Shelly Yechimovich says she would fight "with all her might" a move to join Netanyahu's coalition.

Yechimovich: Herzog still wants to join the coalition

MK Shelly Yechimovich claims Zionist Union chairman still wants to join the coalition, says she will not allow that to happen.

Poll: Yechimovich top pick for Zionist Union leadership

Former Labor party leader favored by 24% of Zionist Union voters; just 15% would re-elect Herzog.

Netanyahu: Where's the condemnation of the 'nationalistic rape'?

Prime Minister blasts the left for failing to condemn the rape of a Jewish woman by three Arabs. Yechimovich fires back.

Herzog faces insurrection as third of his party boycotts

Backlash seen in protest at first meeting after unity talk fiasco, as MKs accuse Herzog of 'being a crybaby without principles.'

Shaffir: Unity gov't talks 'betray' voters

Zionist Union MK fires that the party's failed campaign slogan was 'it's us or him' - not 'we.'

Yechimovich takes credit for blocking unity government

Ex-Labor head condemns Herzog for not dismissing talk of joining Likud, says Labor 'crawling' to right-wing after portfolios and honor.

Yechimovich: Zionism is about universal love, equality

Former Opposition leader blasts Herzog for bringing up Israeli Arab issue earlier this week, claims it justifies 'rhetoric of the Right.'

Left attacks 'poorly attended,' 'extremist' rally for soldier

Mass rally a vocal minority who 'don't know kids or the IDF,' MK Shelly Yechimovich fires.

Bad news for Herzog? Labor considering taking 'steps'

Yechimovich, who lost Labor leadership in primaries Herzog is being investigated over, warns that things are 'getting more serious.'

Who would take over from Herzog?

Party polls show Yechimovich leads support, but if Herzog is forced to step down due to corruption investigation, Cabel is to get the nod.

Yechimovich: Herzog scandal damaging the party

Investigation against Zionist Union leader could see Herzog stepping down, MK Shelly Yechimovich implies.

Top female politicians welcome Katzav ruling

Leading politicians on all sides of political spectrum welcome rejection of request to shorten sentence of ex-president, convicted of rape.

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.

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.

Feminist MK sees male conspiracy behind aging

Labor MK Yechimovich is upset that a model's contract has been terminated because of her fading looks.

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.

How much? MKs vote to raise their own salaries

MKs livid after committee shoots down suggestion to stop 'embarrassing' increases; current monthly income: over 40,000 shekels.

Yechimovich Blasts Ambassadors who Lobbied Against Dani Dayan

Zionist Union MK says leftists who lobbied Brazil against Dani Dayan are acting in an "idiotic" manner.

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.

Yechimovich: Let Likud Suffer from Hazan

Labor head agrees to give Coalition a safety net to enable steps against ex-playboy MK Oren Hazan, but his rivals call him out.

Yechimovich: Elitism Brought Down the Left

Not Netanyahu, but divisive identity politics were responsible for Zionist Union's major failure in March elections, MK Yechimovich argues.

15 years since Lebanon retreat

Analysis: The Woman Who Brought Israel Under Hezbollah Threat

MK Yechimovich used her clout as a dominant journalist to sway public opinion in favor of a retreat from southern Lebanon in the late 90's.

Internal Labor Brawl Over Economy Committee

Herzog's man Eitan Cabel wants to head the committee, but so does party strongwoman Yechimovich.

Livni: I Won't Do Anything to Help Netanyahu

Backing up Zionist Union co-chair Yitzhak Herzog, Tzipi Livni asserts party has no plans whatsoever to join Netanyahu government.

Drama in Zionist Union: Yechimovich Boycotts First Meeting

Calling Herzog and Livni's joint leadership of Zionist Union 'absurd,' MK Yechimovich refuses to attend first faction meeting on Monday.

'Money-Loving' Peres Criticized Over Bank Hapoalim Contract

MKs from both left and right criticize report that former President will promote Bank Hapoalim for $30,000 a month.

Yechimovich: Labor is Done with Rotation Deals

MK Shelly Yechimovich expounds on reasons for Labor's loss and party's plans in next elections.

Yechimovich: Labor Needs a Reboot

Former Labor chairman Shelly Yechimovich calls on Labor MKs to unite and rethink party's worldview after loss.

Yechimovich Admits 'We Got a Public Slap on the Cheek'

Former Labor chairperson talks about lessons learned and need to return to 'ideology,' says Herzog is 'more compromising.'

Herzog: Everything is Open

'I intend to make every effort to build a real social government in Israel," Labor leader says.

Labor Candidates Tell Constituents Not to Vote for Lapid

Eldad Yaniv and Shelly Yechimovich take to Facebook to convince on the fence voters not to pick Yesh Atid, and ensure Herzog takes power.

MK Regev Demands Attorney General Investigate Herzog

Following report on Herzog breach by paying private company to campaign against Yechimovich, Regev calls for urgent investigation.

When Labor Wanted to 'Erase Herzog'

Yechimovich on Herzog: 'destroyed lives of hundreds of thousands of families, disqualified as minister by Movement for Quality Government.'

Elections battle royale

Leftists Bash Bibi after Biden Boycott on Congress Talk

Labor, Lapid lambast PM for 'speech born in sin' that 'throws Israeli security under elections bus' - though Labor's Peres did the same.

Yechimovich: Police Need to Clean Up Their Act

MK Shelly Yechimovich called for police to stop all non-essential activity for at least 24 hours and deal with numerous scandals.

Yechimovich Won't Rule Out Coalition with Likud

In a television appearance, Labor MK Shelly Yechimovich says she "won't rule out" forming a coalition with Netanyahu or Liberman.

Labor Members Give Yechimovich Top Spot on Knesset List

MK Shelly Yechimovich received the most votes in Labor primaries and will be placed in the #3 spot on the Labor-Hatnua Knesset list.

Yechimovich: You Can Stop Donating Money Now

Former Labor leader reaches donation ceiling for primaries campaign, thanks donors for their contributions.

Left Fires Back at Netanyahu

“Israel's problem is not governance but rather the governor,” say Herzog and Livni after Netanyahu slams the left during a campaign rally.

Yechimovich to Netanyahu: Reserve Another Spot for a Woman

Labor MK hails Likud's democratic primaries, but says more women should be given spots in the top 20.

Leftist MKs Celebrate 'We Aren't Stuck with Bibi Anymore'

Labor MK Shaffir says elections are the left's chance to 'bring change,' Yechimovich accuses PM of shirking responsibility.

Yechimovich: The Public is Fed Up with Netanyahu

After failed Netanyahu-Lapid meeting, Labor MK says Netanyahu's government did not have a "drop of ideology".

Yechimovich the Most Accessible MK, TV Study Finds

Channel 2's late night program finds Labor MK to be most accessible on Facebook, with Defense Minister the least accessible.

Ex-Labor Head Doubts Elections Are Coming Soon

MK Yechimovich says only Jewish Home is getting stronger in the polls, so no one else wants elections.

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.

MK Yechimovich Calls Leftist IDF Refusers 'Cowards'

"Your selfish and self-righteous act did not hurt the State, but did hurt the Zionist left," the MK wrote to leftist Unit 8200 reservists.

Netanyahu Was 'Petty and Ugly' Towards Rivlin

Former Opposition head Yechimovich slams Netanyahu's conduct towards Rivlin in elections, says it 'bordered on disgrace.'

Report: Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau Considering Presidential Campaign

Sources close to the former Chief Rabbi insist that he is considering a campaign - and could gain Netanyahu's support.

Yechimovich: Leaving 'Settlers' Under PA Control Not a Bad Idea

Labor MK reveals she has disussed the idea of leaving Jewish communities under Palestinian state control with Abbas.

Yechimovich Mocks Lapid: No Bus Fare? Drink Whipping Cream

MK Shelly Yechimovich has harsh words for Finance Minister Yair Lapid over a rise in public transportation fares.

Google: Bennett the Most-Searched Politician

Naftali Bennett is Israel’s most-searched politician. Ayelet Shaked, Shelly Yechimovich make search list, too.

MKs Scramble for Explanations in Storm's Wake

Committee to meet in upcoming days to discuss system failures during the storm, including nationwide power outage.