Meretz
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Meretz, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Nearly Half of Israelis Support Minority Government Led by Gadi Eisenkot if No Clear Election Winner Emerges
A Channel 13 poll ahead of Israel's 2026 elections shows Gadi Eisenkot's party growing and nearly half of Israelis supporting a minority government led by him if no clear winner e…
Uri Zakhi Buys New Tallit with Techelet Thread After 39 Years
Uri Zakhi, former Meretz and Democrats member, bought a new tallit with the restored techelet thread after 39 years, reflecting his deep Jewish faith and daily religious practices.
Minister Orit Struck Reveals She Might Have Protested at Kaplan Without Her Religious Return
Minister Orit Struck revealed she grew up in a traditionally observant left-wing family and might have been a protester at Kaplan Medical Center if she had not become religious. H…
Netanyahu Faces Dilemma Over Fourth Right-Wing Party Ahead of Elections
Prime Minister Netanyahu is weighing whether to support a fourth right-wing party or consolidate existing factions ahead of Israel's 2026 elections, amid concerns that vote splitt…
Idit Silman Falls Short in Likud Primaries After Political Rise and Fall
Idit Silman, former coalition chair in the Bennett-Lapid government, failed to secure a Knesset seat in the recent Likud primaries, receiving 17,850 votes but ranking 25th. Despit…
Small Right-Wing Parties' Failure in 1992 Elections Partially Influenced Oslo Accords Approval
The failure of small right-wing parties to pass the electoral threshold in Israel's 1992 elections influenced the parliamentary balance but did not definitively determine the Oslo…
Israel Sets Key Dates for October 27, 2026 Knesset Elections
Israel's 26th Knesset elections will be held on October 27, 2026, following party primaries and final candidate list submissions by September 10. Overseas voting begins October 15…
Netanyahu Rejects Party Primaries as Israeli Political Landscape Shifts
Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses the Likud party primaries as a sham, reflecting broader shifts in Israeli politics where his personal dominance overshadows party democracy. The artic…
New Israeli Party Leaders Must Prevent Vote Loss and Mandate Trading Ahead of 2026 Elections
Attorney Uriel Lin urges new Israeli party leaders to prevent vote loss from list fragmentation and stop lawmakers from defecting for personal gain ahead of the 2026 elections. He…
Israeli Journalists Raviv Drucker and Amit Segal Clash Over Yair Golan's Party List Decision
Israeli journalists Raviv Drucker and Amit Segal engaged in a public dispute over Yair Golan's refusal to reserve a Knesset list spot for Einav Tsangocker, with accusations of bro…
Retired General Dedi Simchi Voices Concern Over Serving With Yair Golan in Government
Retired Brigadier General Dedi Simchi, now with Benny Gantz's party, expressed deep unease about serving alongside Yair Golan and Arab parties in government, stating he would not…
Internal Criticism Could Strengthen Israel's Opposition Ahead of Elections
The Israeli opposition bloc "Change Camp" is cautioned against suppressing internal criticism, as diverse views can broaden voter appeal and strengthen democratic resilience ahead…
Opposition Leader Yair Golan’s Influence Over Israeli Coalition Politics Explained
Ahead of Israel’s 2026 elections, opposition leader Yair Golan’s Democratic Party is gaining influence but remains a minority in potential coalitions. Despite concerns about his s…
Raviv Drucker Criticizes Yair Golan for Breaking Promise to Party Member
Raviv Drucker condemned Democratic Party leader Yair Golan for breaking a promise to Einav Tsengauker about a reserved Knesset seat, calling it a troubling start and part of a bro…
Israeli Coalition Stagnates as Opposition Gains Momentum Ahead of 2026 Elections
A Maariv poll shows the Israeli coalition holding 49 seats and the opposition 57 ahead of the 2026 elections, with most Israelis opposing Ra'am's inclusion in the coalition and th…
Democrats Chair Yair Golan Declines Reserved Spots for Einav Tsangoker on Party List
Yair Golan, head of the Democrats party, decided not to reserve any Knesset list spots for Einav Tsangoker, mother of former captive Matan Tsangoker, following the party's July 20…
Democrats Party Chair Yair Golan Declines Reserved Seats for Einav Tsangoker
Yair Golan, head of the Israeli Democrats party, decided not to reserve any Knesset list spots for Einav Tsangoker following the July 20 primaries, excluding her from the party's…
Yinon Magal Sparks Outrage With Controversial Remarks on Gadi Eizenkot's Family
Yinon Magal sparked outrage by criticizing former IDF Chief Gadi Eizenkot's family, particularly his late son who died in Gaza. His comments on family values triggered widespread…
Actress Anat Waxman Offers Acting Guidance Amid Political Controversy
Israeli actress Anat Waxman, after facing backlash for controversial political remarks, offers guidance to aspiring actors to refocus on her career.
Democratic Party Faces Sharp Decline to Six Seats Amid Internal Discord and Extremist Views
Israel's Democratic Party is predicted to fall to six Knesset seats due to unrecognized candidates, extremist views, and internal discord, risking voter abandonment ahead of elect…
Internal Dispute in Israeli Democrats Party Over West Bank Terminology and Terror Attack Response
The Israeli Democrats party faced internal conflict over terminology and messaging after a terror attack near Gilad Farm in the West Bank. Candidate Gabi Leski challenged leader Y…
Keren Neubach's Podcast 'To the Limit' Offers Deep Dives Into Israeli Society and Politics
Keren Neubach's podcast "To the Limit" released four episodes this week covering Israeli societal and political issues, including US-Iran tensions affecting flights, a father-son…
Judge Noam Solberg Criticizes Democratic Party for Unequal Media Access During Primaries
Judge Noam Solberg condemned the Democratic Party for blocking a Channel 14 reporter from covering their primaries, urging all parties to allow equal media access during election…
Israeli Democratic Party Candidate Admits Using Hostages' Families for Political Messaging Abroad
Nava Rozolio, a candidate for Israel's Democratic Party, admitted in a leaked recording that left-wing activists used the families of hostages to spread anti-government messages i…
Former Democratic Party Candidate Ronen Tzur Criticizes Party's Radical Shift and Ideology
Ronen Tzur, former Democratic Party candidate, left the party citing its radical left-wing shift and ideological alignment with Offir Kassif. He criticized the party's approach to…
Father and Son Bridge Political Divide Between Likud and Meretz in New Podcast Episode
A new podcast episode features a Likud father and his Meretz-supporting son discussing their political divide shaped by personal experiences and family debates.
Netanyahu Faces Political Challenges Amid Rising Division and Search for Campaign Strategy
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is struggling to define his election campaign, using divisive rhetoric against political rivals and military leaders. His attacks on former IDF C…
Democrats Celebrate Major Primary Victory, Aim for 15 Knesset Seats
The Israeli Democratic Party held a major primary with over 110,000 voters, selecting a diverse and youthful Knesset list aiming for 15 seats. The event marked a revival of the le…
Legendary Israeli Broadcaster Haim Yavin Reveals He Voted for Meretz, Not Mapai
Haim Yavin, Israel's renowned TV broadcaster known as "Mr. Television," died at 93. Though long seen as a Mapai supporter, he revealed he actually voted for Meretz, surprising man…
Press Council Condemns Democrats Party for Blocking Channel 14 Reporter at Primaries
The Israeli Press Council criticized the Democrats party for blocking Channel 14 reporter Avraham Hasson from their primary event in Tel Aviv, urging all parties to allow free med…
Yair Golan Criticizes Israeli Government Inaction as Hamas Strengthens Daily
Yair Golan, leader of the Democratic Party, condemned the Israeli government's failure to act against Hamas following the October 7 attacks, warning that Hamas is growing stronger…
Israeli Political Scientist Sees Democrats Party Aiming to Influence Change Government Like Religious Zionists
Dr. Gail Telshir views Israel’s Democrats party as a coalition of Labor, Meretz, and protest leaders aiming to influence a potential change government similarly to the Religious Z…
Democrats Urged to Intensify Efforts After Primaries to Lead Israel Forward
After Israel's Democratic primaries, Dr. Nachman Shai calls for intensified grassroots efforts to unite the party and lead the country forward amid political challenges.
Democrats Block Channel 14 Reporter From Covering Tel Aviv Primaries Despite Court Order
Channel 14 reporter Avraham Hasson was barred from covering the Democratic Party primaries in Tel Aviv despite a court order mandating access, exposing the party's refusal to hono…
Extreme Democratic List Raises Concerns Over Potential Role in Gadi Eizenkot Government
Israel's Democratic Party, led by Yair Golan, is criticized for its extreme candidates who may join Gadi Eizenkot's government, raising security concerns. The party's radical memb…
Democrats Party Holds Record Primary with 112,000 Members Ahead of Israel's 26th Knesset Election
The Democrats party in Israel held primaries with a record 112,000 members voting to form their candidate list for the 26th Knesset elections, led by Yair Golan and featuring prom…
Democrats Party Primaries Set List with Pink, Ronen, and Redman Securing Key Spots
The Democrats party held digital primaries with over 112,000 voters, confirming Yair Golan as leader and placing Yaya Pink, Omri Ronen, and Moshe Redman in key list positions. Soc…
Democrats Party Primaries End With Incumbents Leading and Controversial Candidate Naor Narkis Excluded
The Democratic Party primaries led by Yair Golan ended with incumbents securing top spots and controversial candidate Naor Narkis placed low on the list, effectively excluding him…
Israeli Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Key Provisions of Controversial Communications Law Amid Political Turmoil
The Israeli Supreme Court temporarily blocked key parts of the new Communications Law, igniting sharp political conflict. Justice Ofer Groskopf delayed certain provisions pending…
Israeli Opposition Unites in Anti-Haredi Campaign Amid Political Struggles
Ahead of Israel's elections, opposition parties have united in an anti-Haredi campaign, focusing on military conscription laws affecting yeshiva students. Despite internal governm…
Israel Faces Debate Over Voting Rights for Citizens Living Abroad Amid Global Trends
Israel is debating whether to expand voting rights for citizens living abroad, a practice common in many democracies. Current law restricts voting abroad to limited groups, while…
Yariv Oppenheimer Attacks Naor Narkis Ahead of Democratic Party Primaries
Yariv Oppenheimer criticized Naor Narkis ahead of the Democratic Party primaries, accusing him of ideological inconsistency and warning against his election due to past statements…
Israeli Democrats Prepare for Primaries Amidst Internal Battles and Peace Agenda
The Israeli Democratic Party is holding primaries with 51 candidates competing for 10-12 Knesset seats amid rising membership and a strong peace agenda. Leading MKs Lazimi, Kariv…
Sigalit Toldano Finds Spiritual Home in Judaism After Years Abroad and Mixed Marriage
Sigalit Toldano, raised in a left-wing Israeli family, spent nine years abroad married to a non-Jew before returning to Judaism in Israel. Her spiritual journey included exploring…
Moshe Redman Plans Internal Faction and Post-Election Split in Democratic Party
Moshe Redman is reportedly forming an internal faction within the Democratic Party to split off and create a new party after the upcoming Knesset elections, escalating internal te…
Democrats Party Sees Record Membership Ahead of 2026 Primaries
The Democrats party in Israel has reached a record 112,376 registered members ahead of its 2026 primaries, with 51 candidates competing for about seven seats. Voting will be digit…
Former MK Mosi Raz Confirms Hearing Naftali Bennett Support West Bank Outpost Evacuations
Former MK Mosi Raz confirmed hearing Naftali Bennett state that all illegal West Bank outposts and those on private land or outside Area C will be evacuated, expressing trust in B…
Democrats Party Primaries Highlight Yair Golan's Bid to Redefine Zionist Left
Yair Golan's Democrats party seeks to redefine Israel's Zionist left by blending veteran politicians with protest activists. Polls show stable support around 10-12 seats, but the…
