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Herzog Headed for Victory in Labor Leadership
Yitzchak Herzog, who ran against incumbent Labor leader Shelly Yechimovich, leads after more than half the votes counted.
Herzog Could be 'Easy Partner' for Netanyahu
Political analysts say that MK Yitzchak Herzog could be easier to convince to join the coalition than MK Shelly Yechimovich.
MK Yitzchak Herzog Wins Labor Party Elections
Current Labor Head Shelly Yechimovich calls Herzog and congratulates him on victory; Yechimovich: Let's work together to provide alt. to PM.
Labor Party Heads to the Polls
Labor party to choose between Shelly Yechimovich, Yitzchak Herzog. Analyst: Both would support government.
Report: Eleven More MKs Join Knesset 'Pot Party'
According to a report on Channel Ten, at least 12 of the 120 members of the Knesset have smoked marijuana at some point in their lives
Yachimovich Criticizes Netanyahu Over Attitude on Iran
Opposition leader says Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was “sowing panic” regarding Iran before he left for the United States.
Opposition Slams Lapid for Child Allowance Cuts
"The well-fed government of Netanyahu, Lapid and Bennett chooses the easiest victims," charges Yechimovich.
Lapid Suspends MK for Abstaining During Knesset Vote
MK Adi Koll went with her conscience and abstained on the Governance Bill, angering Lapid who suspended her.
Yechimovich Welcomes Resumption of Peace Talks
Labor party will be there for Netanyahu against "right-wing" extremists," promises opposition leader.
Yechimovich: Lapid Lets Govt. 'Stiff' On Debts to Businesses
Finance Minister Yair Lapid is at it again, says MK Shelly Yechimovich, this time trying to "shaft" small businesses. Lapid disagrees.
Labor Head Seeks Term Limit for Prime Minister
Yachimovich’s proposal would prevent Netanyahu from winning another term in the next elections.
MKs: We Should Decide on Gas Exports, Not PM and Lapid
MKs Shelly Yachimovich and Reuven Rivlin said they would file a petition with the High Court against the government's plan to export gas
Yechimovich: Stop Gas Exports, By Any Means Necessary
Labor leader and opposition head Shelly Yechimovich asked Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein to halt government approval of gas exports.
Knesset Approves First Reading of State Budget
After a heated debate, Knesset approves first reading of budget for 2013-2014 by a majority of 58 to 44.
Lapid Skips Vote on VAT for Vacation in Paris
Finance Minister skips a vote on the rise in the VAT, raising the ire of the opposition.
Labor Calls to MKs: Don’t Vote for ‘Coward’s Tax’
Labor head slams Lapid’s plan to raise the VAT as “coward’s tax,” proposes an alternative.
Law Requires IDF Buy 'Blue and White' Uniforms
The government on Sunday approved an extension of a law that requires the IDF and security forces to buy Israeli-made uniforms
'Governance Bill' Passes Preliminary Knesset Vote
A bill limiting the number of ministers to 19 passes preliminary Knesset vote, after being denounced by the opposition.
Yechimovich: Don’t Forgive Dankner’s Billion-Shekel Debt
Opposition head issues warning as reports say bank may forgive business tycoon’s massive debt.
Opposition Slams Lapid Over Planned Cuts
Lapid chooses to avoid special Knesset session but finds time to post on Facebook, angering opposition.
Yechimovich Slammed by Opponents for Election Failure
Labor chairwoman passes a series of proposed changes to the party’s constitution, as her opponents attack her over failure in the elections.
Labor Head: Lapid Sounds Just Like Netanyahu
Yachimovich: Lapid's "Future" party should be renamed "Past." He is taking orders from Netanyahu’s staff.
Labor Head: We’ll Save Govt in Case of Peace Talks
If Bayit Yehudi leaves the government over Israel-PA negotiations, Labor will take its place, Yechimovich says.
Labor: Cabel Offers to Replace Yachimovich
Leadership fight brewing as Labor MKs realize Yachimovich will not lead them into coalition.
Yechimovich: We Won't be Netanyahu's Contractors
Labor chairwoman MK Shelly Yechimovich: We won't join Netanyahu's coalition and be his contractors in any field.
Netanyahu and Yechimovich Meet Once Again
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Labor leader Yechimovich meet one-on-one at Netanyahu’s request.
Despite ‘Interesting’ Meeting, Labor Not Budging
Labor’s Shelly Yechimovich has ‘interesting’ meeting with Netanyahu, but insists there is no chance her party will join the coalition.
Yechimovich Rules Out Joining Netanyahu's Coalition
"I will not lend a hand to the ongoing crushing of Israeli society," says Labor chairwoman about the possibility of joining the government.
Yechimovich Still Hopes to Block Netanyahu
"There is a very very high chance that Netanyahu will not be able to form a government,” claims Labor chairwoman.
Left Outraged Over Kahlon Appointment
Labor, Yesh Atid and Hatnua slam Netanyahu over appointing outgoing Minister Moshe Kahlon as head of the Israel Lands Administration.
Labor Head: Netanyahu Planning ‘Welfare Hell’
Labor head attacks Netanyahu over his ‘no new taxes’ plan, warns life in Israel will be ‘financial chaos, social hell.’
Likud Official: Netanyahu Prefers Lapid
Netanyahu would prefer a coalition with Lapid and Livni over the Jewish Home, a senior Likud official tells Arutz Sheva.
Lapid and Yechimovich: Livni Created a 'Political Spin'
Labor and Yesh Atid accuse Livni of misleading the public over what happened during meeting between the leaders of the three parties.
Leftist Trio Holds Nighttime Meeting
Yechimovich, Livni and Lapid meet "in good atmosphere" but fail to reach agreements.
Lapid: We Are Not on the Same Page as Labor and Livni
Yair Lapid said that his party would not participate in an “automatic block” coalition that Tzippy Livni was trying to organize.
Likud Rises as Leftists Vow No Coalition
Likud Beytenu regains losses in the polls, but left-wing parties say they will try to thwart a coalition.
Livni Calls for Center-Left Unity
Tzipi Livni, who heads the Hatnua party, says she's willing to put ego considerations aside to oust Netanyahu from power.
Left, Right, Trade Jabs over Peres's Remarks
MK Mofaz: the nation wants a two state solution. MK Ben Ari: the people oppose a PA state.
Rami Levy Marketing Netanyahu
Supermarket chain owner Rami Levy reveals he rejected offers to run as MK. He says a stronger Netanyahu will be better for everyone.
Lieberman Apologizes for 'Polish Veibers' Comment
Resigning foreign minister is sorry for the words he used to refer to the female opposition leaders. Sort of.
Peretz: Livni Party Won't Join Netanyahu Government
Tzipi Livni’s new party will not be a part of a government led by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, says new member Amir Peretz.
Yechimovich and Livni Trade Barbs Over Peretz
Labor chairwoman Shelly Yechimovich says the public is "overwhelmed by the moral low" in Peretz's defection to Livni.
Internal Row in Labor over Platform, Talk of Split
Amir Peretz tears into Shelly Yechimovich for not ruling out joining a Netanyahu government.
PA Arabs Celebrate as World Reacts to UN Decision
"World countries have given Bibi Netanyahu a slap in the face," says Meretz chairwoman Zehava Galon.
Labor Contenders Await Primaries Results
Results of Labor primaries expected at 10:00 a.m. Friday morning. 58% of Labor members voted.
Labor Primaries Pit Current Chairwoman Against Former Chairman
Labor primaries will be a tight race between candidates favored by current chair Yechimovich and former chair Amir Peretz.
Leftists Dismayed Over 'Extreme' Likud List
Leftist parties express their dismay as Likud members place the more nationalistic candidates at the top of the party's Knesset list.
Leftists Accuse Livni of 'Ego' Politics
Likud calls her irresponsible and lacking in sense, while Labor and Yesh Atid say her ego is too big.
Near-Unanimous Approval for Hitting Jaabari
Support for the assassination of Hamas terrorist Ahmed Jaabari crosses most party lines.
Labor is Not a Leftist Party, Says Yechimovich
In an unusual move, Labor leader speaks to Arutz Sheva, supports an agreement that keeps 80% of Yesha residents in their homes.
General Quits Labor after Woman's Complaint 'Regarding 1973'
A woman accused Maj. Gen. Uri Sagi of a sexual offense that allegedly took place 39 years ago.
Labor Looking for an Ex-General, Again
Maj. Gen. (res.) Uri Sagi drops out, leaving the Labor party without a military man in its list.
Despite Near-Riot, Yechimovich Changes Labor Rules
Labor Party head Shelly Yechimovich faced down a crowd of dissenters and convinced party members to conduct open primaries
Labor Head Repeats Rabin 'Coffin' Libel
Yechimovich marks Rabin's memory by drudging up lies about nationalist protest preceding murder.
Labor Dismayed by United 'Extreme Right, Racist' Party
Labor head Yechimovich warns against new party, says she can't imagine joining a coalition with it.
Netanyahu: Israel Prepared for 'Deeper' Activity in Gaza
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warned Gaza terrorists Wednesday that “deeper activity” in the region lies ahead if rocket fire continues.
Bad News for Labor? Peace Now Head Runs for MK
Peace Now Director Yariv Oppenheimer quits in order to bid for a Knesset seat with Labor, which may not be enthused.
Labor Leader Loses Points in Ad Hominem
MK Yechimovich proved unable to maintain poise when attacked on high-rating news show.
Yechimovich Comes to Peres' Defense, Criticizes Netanyahu
Labor Party chairwoman Shelly Yechimovich says Netanyahu is "aggressive and rude" for attacking Peres over remarks on Iran.
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