Zehava Gal-On

Meretz chair slams punishment for terrorists' families

Zehava Galon, Meretz chair, says Israel should provide Ukraine with offensive weapons. 'This might have consequences, Israel will manage.'

Meretz chief:

Israel needs to see Mahmoud Abbas as a political partner

Zehava Galon calls on PM Lapid to end 'occupation,' meet Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas in New York.

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.

Meretz candidate:

'A government with the haredim? That could work'

Zehava Galon, candidate for Meretz leadership, believes she can reach agreements with haredi parties, citing past experience.

'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.

Former leftist MK:

'I believe Jews have a right to pray on the Temple Mount'

'Not every right must be realized, any provocation is irresponsible,' former MK Zehava Galon says.

1080 hypocritical European parliamentarians against Sovereignty

While individually any parliamentarians have the right to oppose Israel's policies, banding with 1,079 others is unprecedented. Op-ed.

Rabbi Eliyahu's son:

'My father is filth?'

Amichai Eliyahu, son of Tzfat rabbi, responds to Meretz leader: 'For years I wonder how people like you sleep at night.'

Proposal for applying Jewish Law in legal decisions approved

A bill for implementing Jewish Civil Law in modern Israeli jurisprudence approved in preliminary reading.

INTO THE FRAY: The forgotten fire?

'If only I were a terrorist - she would love me'

Interior Minister's wife responds to MK Zehava Gal-on's call for investigation against her.

Left-Wing Parties Turn on Each Other Over Knesset Vote

Meretz chairman Zehava Galon refuses to participate with Zionist Union, Yesh Atid after latter two skip critical vote.

Meretz Slams Livni, Calls Her 'Closet Rightist'

As polls continue to show Meretz weakening, the party has decided to attack its fellow travelers on the left.

Meretz Primaries: 'New Faces to Defeat the Right'

Central committee members vote for far-left Meretz's party list for 20th Knesset; expected to receive 5-6 seats in March elections.

Yair Lapid: a Liar, a Hypocrite, or Simply Irresponsible?

Meretz Chairwoman Zehava Gal-On goes on the warpath against Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid, accusing him of lying and irresponsibility.

Gal-On: Jewish State Law An Attack on Israeli Arabs

Meretz Chairman claims waves of anti-Semitic incitement and calls for a Palestinian state do not threaten Jewish existence in Israel.

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.

Foreign Minister Proposes a Presidential-Based Government

Liberman agrees to support presidential election postponement - but only if the entire fabric of Israel's government changes.

Opposition MKs Slam Coalition as One Big 'Mafia'

Opposition MKs said they may boycott Knesset discussions on major laws this week, because of Coalition's 'mafia tactics.'

Meretz Head: 'America is Capitulating to Naysayers'

Zehava Galon, Meretz Chairman, continues to attack Netanyahu government, US over perceived weaknesses.

Akunis: PA Won't Accept Israel, 'Not Ready' for a State

Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis said that the PA, by its behavior, the PA had proven that it was not ready for an independent state

PM Backs Away from Statement w/ Poland Endorsing PA Statehood

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has reportedly backed away from making a prepared joint statement endorsing a Palestinian Authority state.

Feminist MK: OK to Attack Male, not Female Rivals

MK Zehava Gal-On nixes ads slamming female Likud MKs, but not ones attacking men.

Meretz Fears Livni Effect

Ultra-leftist party's poll numbers shrank by half upon Tzipi Livni's entry into the race.

Report: Knesset to Recognize Armenian Genocide

Will Israel join France and recognize the Armenian genocide? A Knesset committee discussion may end up doing so.