Zehava Galon

New civics textbook approved, Meretz head goes livid

Education Ministry gives final approval to new text for school system; leftist MK slams 'war declaration against pluralism, secularism.'

Galon: Lapid personally responsible if leftists attacked

Meretz head Galon slams Yesh Atid's Lapid for slamming Breaking the Silence, says it could lead to bloodshed soon.

Meretz trying to block video exposing European 'agents'

MK Galon calls Im Tirtzu's 'foreign agents' video 'warped and dangerous,' tells followers to complain to Facebook.

Shaked finally speaks out: 'Court not immune from criticism'

After week of silence, Justice Minister addresses Supreme Court's decision to delay demolitions of terrorists' homes.

Meretz chair: destroying terrorists' homes 'not effective'

Far-left leader upholds controversial High Court decision to postpone deterrence measure, claims terrorists are protected under judiciary.

Leftist MK Accuses Netanyahu of Whitewashing Hitler

Meretz head Zehava Galon skewers PM's claim that Mufti convinced Hitler to annihilate the Jews, when he only meant to expel them.

Lapid: 'Something Rotten' on the Left

Yesh Atid chairman slams leftist politicians as 'disconnected' for trying to 'justify Palestinian actions at all costs.'

Galon Removed from Knesset After Insulting Yisrael Beytenu MK

Meretz chairwoman refers to MK Sharon Gal as "messed up", is removed from plenum.

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.

Galon: Netanyahu Spews Empty, Hollow Words

Meretz chair argues Netanyahu has no interest in peace deal with Palestinians, calls his remarks about striving for peace 'hollow.'

Knesset clashes

Watch: Knesset Storm as Leftists, Nationalists Clash

MK Sharon Gal removed by ushers for shouting down Meretz MKs as 'traitors, criminals' for reading out leftist NGO's 'IDF war crimes' claims.

Galon: Enough Sexist Comments Against Shaked

Meretz chairwoman denounces recent sexist remarks against Jewish Home MK, promises to stand alongside her on such issues.

MK Galon: 'Uninhibited' New Government Sabotaging Future Accord

Agreement with Jewish Home to make Judea and Samaria communities kosher will 'deepen Israel's isolation,' she warns.

Galon: Netanyahu is Acting Like the Extreme Right's Lackey

Meretz chairwoman accuses Prime Minister of both bowing down to parties looking to limit High Court's power and 'undermining democracy.'

Galon: Bennett as Education Minister is 'Dangerous'

Meretz head warns against appointing Bennett as Education Minister, threatens to "drive him crazy".

'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.

Galon Returns to Politics After One Day Retirement

After it appears Meretz has jumped up to five mandates, Chair Zehava Galon announced she will return after stepping down Wednesday.

Galon's Replacement Calls on Her to Retract Resignation

'A difficult morning for the left,' admits MK Zandberg, urging Meretz head to take back her resignation after party just gets four seats.

Galon Resigns, Won't Run for Meretz Chair Again

MK Zehava Galon: 'This is a very difficult moment for me. Meretz needs to search its soul.'

Zehava Galon Set to Resign from Knesset

Meretz chair will leave Knesset after poor showing in election, allowing Tamar Zandberg to reenter.

Galon: I'd Make a Great Education Minister

Meretz chairwoman tells voters she thinks she would be a good choice to serve as Education Minister in the next government.

Far-Left Meretz Party Scared of Being Left Out

Party worried as Labor-Hatnua union steals its thunder in targeting Netanyahu, dropping polls hint at possible threshold blockage.

Far Left to Petition Against Plan to Bring French Jews to Judea

Housing Minister Uri Ariel's plan receives fierce backlash from Left, calls idea to bring French to Judea-Samaria a 'cynical move.'

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.

Meretz Head Calls Bibi ‘a Dybbuk’

MK Zehava Galon employs demonic term, says these elections must be the last ones in which Netanyahu contends.

Fitch Downgrades Israel's Outlook, Finance Min. Not Concerned

Fitch downgrades the outlook for Israel's sovereign long-term foreign currency issuer default rating from Positive to Stable.

Netanyahu Asks 'All the Left' to Join Unity Government

PM's invitation to opposition to join his government draws criticism from across the political spectrum.

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.

Leftists Outraged at Netanyahu's New Construction Plan

"Netanyahu is working for the settlers", says Meretz chairwoman amid reports that Netanyahu will approve new homes in Judea and Samaria.

MKs Unite to Condemn Abbas's 'False and Outrageous' UN Tirade

Politicians fume at PA's 'war crimes' accusations; even leftist MKs say 'true peace lovers' should reject Abbas mudslinging.

Will Lapid's Sabbath Desecration Bring Down the Coalition?

A coalition has already broken apart in a similar gaffe to Lapid's Shabbat press conference; MKs warning action may be taken.

Meretz Blames 'Settlements' for Hamas Rockets

MK Shaked blasts MK Galon after the latter says Netanyahu is 'sacrificing residents of the south' to avoid 'peace talks.'

Liberman Fires: 'Even Far-Leftists Would Topple Hamas'

Foreign minister echoes growing criticism of PM allowing Hamas to 'take the initiative', calls for decisive action ahead of Cabinet meeting.

Tel Aviv: Far-Left Rally Calls for Netanyahu to Step Down

Several thousand gather in Tel Aviv to oppose IDF war effort; Meretz party head calls for Netanyahu to step down over 'deep failure.'

Leftist MK Dismisses Calls to Retake Gaza as 'Cheap Populism'

'Ministers must remember they're dealing with lives, not another speech for Likud,' Meretz Chairman fires.

Meretz Head Slams IDF Operation and 'Warmongering'

MK Galon demands PM cancel Operation on Gaza, warns of war and 'heavy price of blood for living by sword'; doesn't comment on rocket fire.

Meretz Head: IDF Operation is Only to Punish the PA

MK Zehava Galon: Operation Brother’s Keeper has strayed away from its purpose and now is used solely to punish the PA.

Bill: Pardon for Terrorists Only After Compensating Victims

Knesset approves preliminary reading of bill which states that terrorists will only be released after they pay compensation.

Far-Left MK Says Israel Must Submit to Abbas's Threats

Meretz head Galon calls on Netanyahu to adopt 'Abbas's outline' that Israel freeze building to continue talks, says to 'stop blaming PA.'

'Only Peace Talks Less Credible Than Bennett's Threats'

Far-left Meretz chairwoman slams Bennett's threat to leave govt. over Israeli-Arab terror release. MK Stern: 'they want to leave, fine.'

Opposition: If Liberman Wants Elections, Give Them to Him

Opposition members call for elections following Foreign Minister's remarks that going to the polls is better than releasing terrorists.

Galon Accuses Netanyahu of 'Rewriting History'

PM Netanyahu and Meretz head argue at the Knesset, as Galon claims Netanyahu is ignoring the "Palestinian history".

Livni's Request To Limit 'Settlement Division' Rejected

Leftists Galon and Livni initiative to limit WZO division for Judea and Samaria blocked by Knesset Committee.

Ministers Tell Kerry 'Condemn Terror, Not Jewish State'

Ministers slam Kerry statement on recognition 'mistake' during rocket barrage, say Washington is living in an 'illusion.'

Left Opposes National Referendum on Territorial Concessions

Leftist MKs open fire on National Referendum Bill being voted on this week, which would let public vote on withdrawals.

Herzog: I Doubt Netanyahu Will Lead Us to Peace

Opposition leader says he agrees with Netanyahu’s demands for security, but doubts Netanyahu can lead Israel to peace.

Abbas: Freeze Construction or Else...

PA Chairman threatens to end peace talks and turn to international institutions unless Israel freezes construction in Judea and Samaria.

'The PA Has Done Everything in Its Power For a Peace Agreement'

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas meets with Zahava Gal-On Monday in battle against 'Israeli extremism.'

Making History?

Knesset Temple Mount Debate Tackles Jewish Prayer Rights

Historic debate calls on government to give Jews equal prayer rights at holiest site in Judaism, and to implement Israeli sovereignty.

Referendum Law Approved for Second and Third Readings

Law which would require Knesset majority approval to give away land is a step closer to becoming a Basic Law.

Meretz Head: 'America is Capitulating to Naysayers'

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

Liberman: Kerry 'A Good Friend of Israel'

Foreign Minister praises Secretary of State, blasts Bennett over 'belligerence,' calls Meretz an 'Arab party in Israel.'

Galon: Netanyahu Using PA Incitement to Derail Talks

Meretz head attacks the government over its refusal to convene a committee with the PA to discuss incitement against Israel.

Meretz Head: Netanyahu Should Dump Bennett

MK Zehava Galon blasts Netanyahu for failing to reprimand Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett, brands Netanyahu a "coward."

Galon Slams Netanyahu: Not a Partner for Peace

Meretz chairwoman attacks PM Netanyahu over his declaration that he will not evict any communities from the Jordan Valley.

Leftist Leader: Liberman Inciting 'Transfer'

MK Galon says foreign minister's insistence on swapping Israeli Arabs for Jewish settlers is racist.

Meretz Head Takes Issue with Netanyahu's Warning to Terrorists

MK Zehava Galon says Netanyahu is "hysteric" and "childish" after he warns terrorists not to test Israel.

Knesset Passes New Infiltrators Law

After heated debate, Knesset passes law which allows illegal migrants to be jailed for up to 12 months. Leftists MKs: This is a disgrace.

Knesset Approves First Reading of New Infiltrators Law

Knesset approves first reading of a law which allows police to jail illegal migrants for up to 12 months in special detention facilities.

Meretz Head: Israel should Learn from Obama

MK Galon says like Obama, Israel, too, should require parliamentary approval before war is launched.