IAI board of directors taps ex-Israeli Defense Minister Peretz as board chair “I assume this role with a sense of admiration—acknowledging the great responsibility I hold in my hands—and will do everything I can to propel Israel Aerospace Industries forward,” said Amir Peretz. Dec. 6, 2021
Israel’s new Labor Party leader pulls out of unity government “The Labor Party is starting over,” says Merav Michaeli, who just won the primary. Danielle Roth-Avneri Jan. 26, 2021
Labor takes stock as polls consistently predict its demise For the first time since its inception in the 1960s, in the March elections Israel’s Labor Party may fail to pass the electoral threshold. Yori Yalon Dec. 28, 2020
Israel’s Labor Party leader exits politics ahead of upcoming election In a first since its inception in the 1960s, Labor is not expected to secure the four Knesset seats required to pass the electoral threshold. Yori Yalon Dec. 24, 2020
Israel’s center-left is in disarray By pushing the country towards elections, Blue and White’s Benny Gantz is putting not just the party he heads but the entire bloc at risk. Mati Tuchfeld Dec. 6, 2020
‘Bloat’ is the least of the new Israeli government’s problems The statements made by three new ministers upon receiving the proverbial keys to the offices from their immediate predecessors illustrate that Israel’s 35th government is in for a very bumpy ride. Ruthie Blum May 19, 2020
Labor Party to join Netanyahu-Gantz government Labor leader Amir Peretz set to become Israel’s economy minister following a party vote in favor of joining the coalition • Peretz: “Strategic cooperation” with Blue and White leader Benny Gantz “will return Labor to its place as a leading and influential political movement.” April 27, 2020
Gantz to supporters: ‘I share your pain and disappointment’ “This is not the result that will put Israel back on the right path,” says Blue and White leader Benny Gantz after release of exit polls • Labor head Amir Peretz blames Gantz’s “irresponsible campaign” for “damaging the left-wing bloc.” March 3, 2020
Political rivals knock Netanyahu for seeking cover during rocket attack Blue and White Party No. 2 Yair Lapid calls the event “a red flag for the citizens of Israel”; Yamina leader Naftali Bennett: “Hamas has stopped fearing Israel.” Sept. 11, 2019
