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Herzog's Facebook joke backfires - badly

Opposition head tries to deal with criminal corruption investigation with humor, learns the hard way not to mess with the internet.

Herzog's Facebook joke backfires - badly

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.

Who would take over from Herzog?

Herzog 'perfectly calm', won't resign despite corruption probe

Opposition leader insists he is innocent, says he will cooperate with investigation into alleged corruption.

Herzog 'perfectly calm', won't resign despite corruption probe

Yechimovich: Herzog scandal damaging the party

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

Yechimovich: Herzog scandal damaging the party

Zionist Union MK calls to suspend Herzog

As investigation into Herzog's campaign finances deepens, Zionist Union questions support for its leader.

Zionist Union MK calls to suspend Herzog

Police call for criminal investigation of Herzog

Police ask Attorney General to let them upgrade preliminary check of Opposition chairperson on suspicions he breached funding laws.

Police call for criminal investigation of Herzog

Herzog urges PM to join protest against hospital 'segregation'

Opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog reaches across the aisle to demand show of unity against alleged segregation in hospitals.

Herzog urges PM to join protest against hospital 'segregation'

Zionist Union MK demands soul searching from his party

MK Eitan Broshi says Zionist Union must make sure it is upholding its own values, after member encourages attacks on soldiers.

Zionist Union MK demands soul searching from his party

Herzog: 'Preachy' Jewish Home should 'shut up'

Zionist Union head criticizes MK of his own party for terror whitewash, but also condemns Jewish Home for its criticism.

Herzog: 'Preachy' Jewish Home should 'shut up'

Investigation against Herzog likely to turn criminal

Senior official involved in investigation against opposition head: Mounting evidence suggests he broke the law.

Investigation against Herzog likely to turn criminal

Source: Herzog probe may become a criminal investigation

Official involved in Herzog probe says police will likely soon announce a criminal investigation.

Source: Herzog probe may become a criminal investigation

Zionist Union: Fire Shaked for criticizing Supreme Court

Shelly Yachimovich demands Netanyahu fire Justice Minister after she criticized Court. Shaked: This is attempt at political assassination.

Zionist Union: Fire Shaked for criticizing Supreme Court

Herzog, Attorney General eat together despite investigation

Pair sat next to each other during meal even though Herzog under investigation. His office: Nothing suspicious, wasn't closed meeting.

Herzog, Attorney General eat together despite investigation

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.

Yechimovich: I hope the party doesn't pay a heavy price

Herzog threatens his own party over police investigation

Labor head claims corruption investigation is being used as part of an 'election campaign,' threatens: 'I'm no sucker, I know how to kick.'

Herzog threatens his own party over police investigation

'Politicians have crossed a red line'

Herzog's chief of staff indicates police investigation against the party chair is an inside job by Labor members.

'Politicians have crossed a red line'

Yitzhak Herzog named as second politician under investigation

Opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog is under investigation for corruption, along with Shas head Aryeh Deri.

Yitzhak Herzog named as second politician under investigation

Herzog at AIPAC: World doesn't take Israel's security seriously

Israeli opposition leader accuses government of playing politics with US-Israel alliance.

Herzog at AIPAC: World doesn't take Israel's security seriously

Herzog fires PR man over rape smear campaign

Labor head tries to distance from Moti Moral, after Supreme Court finds he helped fabricate case accusing attorney of raping 4 women.

Herzog fires PR man over rape smear campaign

Herzog: The choice is separation or Jerusalem

Opposition leader claims that if his separation plan is not implemented, Israel could lose Jerusalem.

Herzog: The choice is separation or Jerusalem

Herzog touts 'separation plan' as response to Jerusalem attack

Opposition leader calls for his “separation plan” to be implemented in the wake of the terrorist attack in eastern Jerusalem.

Herzog touts 'separation plan' as response to Jerusalem attack

Zionist Union MK blasts 'dictator' Herzog at faction meeting

MK Erel Margalit attacks Labor chairman for his refusal to hold primaries, as faction meeting turns ugly.

Zionist Union MK blasts 'dictator' Herzog at faction meeting

Herzog: The public is tired of the radical left

Head of leftist Labor party takes aim at 'radical left, radical right,' while touting his 'separation plan' to unilaterally divide Israel.

Herzog: The public is tired of the radical left

Power visits Yad Vashem, hears Herzog's plan to fence in Jews

US Ambassador to UN visits Holocaust museum with Danon, hears Herzog's plan to build fence between Jews and Arabs dividing Israel.

Power visits Yad Vashem, hears Herzog's plan to fence in Jews

'Good morning Buji!'; PM mocks Herzog for ruling out '2 states'

In special Knesset debate, prime minister derides opposition leader for only just 'waking up' to 'realities of the Middle East.'

'Good morning Buji!'; PM mocks Herzog for ruling out '2 states'

Herzog: Netanyahu 'wants to become me' by building border fences

Outlining his 'separation plan' to foreign media, opposition leader calls for unilateral withdrawals, takes pot shots at prime minister.

Herzog: Netanyahu 'wants to become me' by building border fences

MK Yonah: Labor is coming together, though disagreements remain

MK Yossi Yonah welcomes Amir Peretz's return, still doesn't understand Herzog's vision, praises Bennett's education plan.

MK Yonah: Labor is coming together, though disagreements remain

It's official: Peretz returns to Labor party

Former Labor leader signs membership papers to come back to original party, though it remains unclear if he will challenge Herzog.

It's official: Peretz returns to Labor party

Netanyahu attacks Arab MKs: 'There is a limit'

'There is something called national honor,' PM charges at Arab MKs as controversy continues over their meeting with terrorists' families.

Netanyahu attacks Arab MKs: 'There is a limit'

Herzog calls to unilaterally divide Israel to avoid 'Israestine'

At Arutz Sheva conference Herzog says right-wing leaders have no solutions, says Israel must adopt his plan or become binational state.

Herzog calls to unilaterally divide Israel to avoid 'Israestine'

Herzog: 'Messianic' Bennett would love to kill two-state idea

Opposition chairman attacks government as Labor convention approves his separation plan.

Herzog: 'Messianic' Bennett would love to kill two-state idea

Herzog: If Netanyahu wasn't PM, there wouldn't be a terror wave

Opposition leader claims public is losing faith in Netanyahu and is backing his own plan for "separation" from the Palestinians.

Herzog: If Netanyahu wasn't PM, there wouldn't be a terror wave

Foreign intervention?

Herzog peddles peace plan to Kerry

Labor head urges US to advance his regional plan to divide Israel and 'separate,' in 'drastic step' before end of Obama's term.

Herzog peddles peace plan to Kerry

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.

Amid shouting match, Zionist Union shows signs of split

Herzog: Thank you for calling me a 'dictator'

Labor leader dismisses criticism from angry party members following his declaration that two-state solution is currently 'untenable.'

Herzog: Thank you for calling me a 'dictator'

Watch: Herzog heckled at Labor conference

Angry activists interrupt opposition chairman's speech at party gathering in Holon.

Watch: Herzog heckled at Labor conference

Netanyahu vows to hit terror tunnels - after Hamas attacks

PM essentially confirms Herzog's criticism that the government is waiting for terrorists to attack Israeli civilians before doing anything.

Netanyahu vows to hit terror tunnels - after Hamas attacks

'The Government is waiting for Hamas terror tunnel attacks'

Herzog slams coalition in light of Hamas tunnels breaching border; 'do like Egypt, don't wait for terrorists to appear in a kibbutz.'

'The Government is waiting for Hamas terror tunnel attacks'

'Herzog is not relevant and must resign'

Joint List head attacks Yizhak Herzog, after he said two state solution no longer relevant. 'Bougie's not fit to be opposition head.'

'Herzog is not relevant and must resign'

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 leaders war over peace

Labor splintering? Former chair attacks Herzog

Yechimovich asserts current Labor leader should have spoken with party members before announcing 'two-state solution' unfeasible.

Labor splintering? Former chair attacks Herzog

Herzog: France must stop promoting decisions that harm Israel

Opposition leader meets French President and Foreign Minister, blasts EU decision on Judea and Samaria.

Herzog: France must stop promoting decisions that harm Israel

Herzog admits: 'Two-state solution' not realistic right now

Opposition leader admits the “two-state solution” is not feasible at this time, calls for "separation" from Palestinians.

Herzog admits: 'Two-state solution' not realistic right now

Herzog admits: I considered a national unity government

Opposition leader admits he considered joining Netanyahu's coalition for a short period after the last election.

Herzog admits: I considered a national unity government

Liberman and Likud party trade insults as attacks mount

Liberman charges Israel has 'no acting PM'; Likud responds accusing him of 'cheap politics' and absolving Palestinians of responsibility.

Liberman and Likud party trade insults as attacks mount

Yachimovich perturbed by phrase 'May God avenge their blood'

MK Shelly Yachimovich urges Twitter followers to castigate centrist, leftist politicians for using the traditional phrase

Yachimovich perturbed by phrase 'May God avenge their blood'

Dept. Defense Min. foils smear attack against Judea and Samaria

Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan lashes out at Zionist Union no-confidence vote connecting 'settlements' to Price Tag attacks.

Dept. Defense Min. foils smear attack against Judea and Samaria

Netanyahu: I'm working 'around the clock' against terror

PM responds to criticism from Herzog, Liberman he is too 'tired' to fight terror and should 'pass reins' of government to someone else.

Netanyahu: I'm working 'around the clock' against terror

Herzog: Netanyahu is tired, he's got nothing left to offer

Opposition leader claims PM Netanyahu's coalition won't last and predicts 2016 will be an election year.

Herzog: Netanyahu is tired, he's got nothing left to offer

Lapid blames Herzog for Wednesday's Knesset pandemonium

Yesh Atid chairman attacks: 'Instead of demanding government do its job, we are letting it drag us out into a schoolyard fistfight.'

Lapid blames Herzog for Wednesday's Knesset pandemonium

Opposition leader refuses to step down from Knesset podium

Knesset discussion on poverty turns fiery as Herzog unleashes fury on Prime Minister for not condemning 'incitement' against Rivlin.

Opposition leader refuses to step down from Knesset podium

'We like to talk about poverty, but really don't like the poor'

Left skewers Netanyahu, calls for commission of inquiry over abysmal poverty statistics; solutions focus on incentives for working poor.

'We like to talk about poverty, but really don't like the poor'

Herzog: Gopstein is a dangerous thug with a keyboard

Opposition leader criticizes Lehava head for writing 'When wicked perish there is glad song' on death of Yossi Sarid.

Herzog: Gopstein is a dangerous thug with a keyboard

Amir Peretz to take on Herzog in Labor leadership race

Former defense minister says he will support chairman Yitzhak Herzog against PM Netanyahu's coalition until next Labor primaries.

Amir Peretz to take on Herzog in Labor leadership race

Herzog to Kerry: End 'embrace of death' with Palestinians

Opposition head tells visiting Kerry Israel will strike terror - but also must 'separate' from PA by 'removing territories from Israel.'

Herzog to Kerry: End 'embrace of death' with Palestinians

Zionist Union MKs publicly call on Herzog to join coalition

MK Eitan Broshi becomes first Zionist Union MK to urge Herzog to join Netanyahu's coalition.

Zionist Union MKs publicly call on Herzog to join coalition

Herzog is 'eyeing the coalition', say opponents

Labor Central Committee approves 450 new delegates. Herzog's rivals: He's planning to join the coalition.

Herzog is 'eyeing the coalition', say opponents

Labor MK admits party has lost its relevance

'We're barely on the playing field,' Mickey Rosenthal asserts, amid renewed speculation Herzog is angling to join Netanyahu's government.

Labor MK admits party has lost its relevance

Expert: Netanyahu likes leftist coalition partners

Professor Avi Diskin from Hebrew U isn't surprised that Netanyahu reached out to Lapid, but predicts coalition won't change anytime soon.

Expert: Netanyahu likes leftist coalition partners

Herzog: Labeling Israeli products does nothing but reward terror

Opposition leader rejects EU’s decision to label products from “Israeli settlements”, saying it does not promote peace.

Herzog: Labeling Israeli products does nothing but reward terror