Yair Golan receives endorsements to head Labor party – Israel Politics

Labor Members of Knesset (MKs) Gilad Kariv and Naama Lazimi announced on Sunday that they support former IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Yair Golan as the party’s next leader. The endorsement signals Kariv and Lazimi’s support for Golan’s plan to merge Labor into a larger party that will include supporters of the left-wing party … Read more

‘JPost’ election poll: New IDF reservists’ party shakes up Israel – Israel Politics

A new party of IDF reservists who served in the Gaza Strip would receive 10 seats if led by former communications minister Yoaz Hendel, a poll conducted for The Jerusalem Post found this week. The poll also found that a reservists’ party headed by other candidates with a military background would garner strong support. … Read more