The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ilan-gilon/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:19:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ilan Gilon | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ilan-gilon/ 32 32 Funeral held for ex-Meretz MK Gilon: ‘He roared with all his might when he saw evil’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/funeral-held-for-ex-meretz-mk-gilon-he-roared-with-all-his-might-when-he-saw-evil/ Tue, 03 May 2022 11:56:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2755644&preview=true&preview_id=2755644 Hundreds from across the political spectrum pay last respects to activist who championed the rights of the most vulnerable in society, who died Sunday at 65

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]]> ‘Honest man with huge heart’: Ex-Meretz MK, social activist Ilan Gilon dies at 65 https://www.timesofisrael.com/honest-man-with-huge-heart-ex-meretz-mk-social-activist-ilan-gilon-dies-at-65/ Sun, 01 May 2022 07:38:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2754329 Tributes pour in from across the political spectrum for former lawmaker who championed the rights of the most vulnerable in society

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]]> Renegades, rabble-rousers, TV anchors, army chiefs: The MKs who won’t be back https://www.timesofisrael.com/renegades-rabble-rousers-tv-anchors-army-chiefs-the-mks-who-wont-be-back/ Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:43:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2514405 Dozens depart in latest election's political culling -- from longest-serving lawmaker to some of the briefest, as well as 3 women of 3 faiths who each made history in their own way

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]]> Liberman: Trump release of peace plan 5 weeks before election ‘very suspicious’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/liberman-pm-running-away-to-washington-to-avoid-actual-action-on-annexation/ Sat, 25 Jan 2020 13:32:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2227616&preview=true&preview_id=2227616 Yisrael Beytenu chief says Netanyahu 'running away' to DC to avoid actual action on annexation; Meretz MK Ilan Gilon: PM-Trump ties 'an alliance between 2 men mired in corruption'

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]]> Meretz-Labor alliance cheered as new hope for left, but some decry merger https://www.timesofisrael.com/meretz-labor-alliance-cheered-as-new-hope-for-left-but-some-decry-merger/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:55:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2219631&preview=true&preview_id=2219631 MKs praise move to unite peace camp, but Arab Meretz member Frej says low placement on slate and inclusion of former top general a 'slap' to Jewish-Arab partnership

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]]> In ‘final offer,’ Meretz said willing to place Shaffir fifth on joint slate https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-final-offer-meretz-said-willing-to-place-shaffir-fifth-on-joint-slate/ Thu, 09 Jan 2020 07:56:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2217263 But left-wing party reportedly doesn't expect MK to accept offer to return to Democratic Camp alliance in coming elections

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]]> 1.8 million Israelis, half of them children, live in poverty — government https://www.timesofisrael.com/1-8-million-israelis-half-of-them-children-live-in-poverty-government/ Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:13:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2211443&preview=true&preview_id=2211443 National Insurance Institute report ranks country's child poverty rates second to bottom in OECD; MK decries 'one of the deepest social crises' Israel has known

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]]> Former Meretz leader Zandberg takes No. 2 slot in party vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-meretz-leader-zandberg-takes-no-2-slot-in-party-vote/ Thu, 11 Jul 2019 21:17:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2110519 Left-wing party's central committee picks experienced lawmakers over upstarts to lead its slate ahead of September 17 race, signaling desire for stability

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]]> With huge turnout in first primary, Meretz voters pick veteran MKs for top spots https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-huge-turnout-in-first-primary-meretz-voters-pick-incumbents-for-top-spots/ Thu, 14 Feb 2019 22:40:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2018818&preview=true&preview_id=2018818 Ilan Gilon, Michal Rozin and Issawi Frej finish as leading vote-getters, followed by newcomer Ali Shalalha; quartet of former Peace Now heads expected to miss out on Knesset bids

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]]> Meretz holds first-ever primaries in hope for vital boost for ailing left https://www.timesofisrael.com/meretz-holds-first-ever-primaries-in-hope-for-vital-boost-for-ailing-left/ Thu, 14 Feb 2019 11:19:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2018304&preview=true&preview_id=2018304 21,000 party members eligible to cast ballots for the 23 candidates running for a likely 5 Knesset seats

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]]> Meretz accused of mishandling sexual assault complaints https://www.timesofisrael.com/meretz-accused-of-mishandling-sexual-assault-complaints/ Wed, 02 Jan 2019 14:10:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1990872 Party activist denies misconduct claims, says they are an attempt at 'political assassination' ahead of primaries

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]]> PM, coalition, fare poorly on support for transparency, study suggests https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-coalition-fare-poorly-on-support-for-transparency-study-suggests/ Sun, 16 Dec 2018 20:46:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1979809 Independent media site reviews lawmakers' votes on transparency bills, readiness to go public on personal wealth; study leader: 'No government likes exposure, supervision'

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]]> Wheelchair-bound MK fires back after Likud lawmaker mocks his disability https://www.timesofisrael.com/wheelchair-bound-mk-fires-back-after-likud-lawmaker-mocks-his-disability/ Tue, 06 Nov 2018 10:18:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1955982&preview=true&preview_id=1955982 Meretz's Ilan Gilon says children should 'feel very bad' that Oren Hazan, who called him 'half a human,' is a member of Knesset

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]]> Likud MK Hazan calls disabled lawmaker ‘half a human’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-mk-hazan-calls-disabled-lawmaker-half-a-human/ Mon, 05 Nov 2018 20:13:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1955777 Backbencher then says insult did not refer to Ilan Gilon's handicap, apologizes if it was interpreted that way

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]]> Tamar Zandberg crowned new Meretz leader after resounding primary win https://www.timesofisrael.com/tamar-zandberg-crowned-new-meretz-leader-after-resounding-primary-win/ Thu, 22 Mar 2018 22:38:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1815877&preview=true&preview_id=1815877 Veteran MK promises to lead a 'powerful left-wing force,' suggests party could join government with hawkish Yisrael Beytenu

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