Meretz and labor merge wins majority, new party called Democrats – Israel Politics

Meretz and labor merge wins majority, new party called Democrats – Israel Politics

The Labor Party conference approved on Friday the union agreement to establish the Democrats party and a series of decisions that strengthen the position and control of the party chairman, Yair Golan, over the party’s mechanism. Despite criticism from veteran Labor circles regarding the merger agreement with Meretz that Golan signed last week, and … Read more

Merger of Labor, Meretz to be approved in Tel Aviv convention – Israel Politics

Merger of Labor, Meretz to be approved in Tel Aviv convention – Israel Politics

Delegates of the newly formed “Democrats” party will convene in Tel Aviv on Friday to officially approve the merger agreement between the left-wing Labor and Meretz parties, as well as approve a number of other provisions related to the new party’s leadership and organizational structure. The convention will be held at the Tel Aviv … Read more

Israeli politician Yair Golan posts video announcing new political party – Israel Politics

Israeli politician Yair Golan posts video announcing new political party – Israel Politics

Yair Golan, the Major Gen. (res) and former Meretz MK, posted a video to X on Monday morning that appeared to announce the creation of a new political camp, called “The Democrats,” that he intends to create as leader of the Labor Party following the next elections.  “I am leading the creation of a … Read more

Yair Golan’s two goals: Unite Israel’s Left, topple Netanyahu’s gov’t – Israel Politics

Yair Golan’s two goals: Unite Israel’s Left, topple Netanyahu’s gov’t – Israel Politics

On the morning of October 7, after receiving a call from his sister that Hamas terrorists had begun to invade towns near the Gaza border, Maj.-Gen. (res.) and former Meretz MK Yair Golan launched a heroic one-man rescue mission and drove in and out of the battle zones, rescuing a number of survivors. Reflecting … Read more