The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/kadima-party/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:42:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Kadima party | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/kadima-party/ 32 32 Former finance minister Avraham Hirschson dies at 81 https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-finance-minister-avraham-hirschson-dies-at-81/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:20:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2717854 Longtime MK, a member of the Likud and Kadima parties, resigned as treasury chief in 2007 before serving 3.5 years in prison for embezzling millions from labor union

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]]> Herzog’s replacement as a Labor Knesset member has left the party https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzogs-replacement-as-a-labor-mk-not-a-member-of-the-party/ Sun, 24 Jun 2018 19:38:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1876945 Former Kadima and Hatnua lawmaker Robert Tiviaev quit Labor six months ago and has reportedly been in talks to join Yisrael Beytenu

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]]> Author of controversial ‘Jewish State’ bill insists it’s unprejudiced and fair https://www.timesofisrael.com/author-of-controversial-jewish-state-bill-insists-its-unprejudiced-and-fair/ Wed, 10 May 2017 10:08:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1614872 Avi Dichter has been working for six years on legislation to define Israel as a Jewish state. Now, with government backing, he says he's certain it will pass -- to Israel's abiding benefit

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]]> Beloved abroad, polarizing at home, Peres was the peace-making face of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/beloved-abroad-polarizing-at-home-peres-was-the-peace-making-face-of-israel/ Wed, 28 Sep 2016 02:19:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=311972 Ultimately respected as Israel's elder statesman, Peres -- who was prime minister and president but never won a popular vote -- enjoyed a uniquely lengthy and turbulent political career

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]]> What Liberman could learn from Israel’s last non-general defense chief https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-liberman-could-learn-from-israels-last-non-general-defense-chief/ Fri, 20 May 2016 02:31:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1395446 Like dovish Labor Party ex-leader Amir Peretz, Liberman lacks credentials for security position, must avoid mismanagement of military

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]]> Former minister: Israel must separate from East Jerusalem or lose city https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-minister-israel-must-separate-from-east-jerusalem-or-lose-city/ Sat, 07 May 2016 16:35:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1388367 Haim Ramon says if capital's 320,000 Palestinian residents were to vote, next mayor 'will be the Mufti's grandson'

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]]> Rivlin remembers Sharon as man of principle, bold leader https://www.timesofisrael.com/rivlin-remembers-sharon-as-man-of-principle-bold-leader/ Fri, 26 Feb 2016 20:33:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1347682 At memorial to mark 2nd anniversary of PM's death, president hails 'brave commander ready to sacrifice everything' for Israel

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]]> Ehud Olmert: A politician’s fall from grace https://www.timesofisrael.com/ehud-olmert-a-politicians-fall-from-grace/ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 12:02:50 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1340348 Former PM, once known for relaunching peace efforts with Palestinians, will now be remembered for bribery conviction

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]]> In new tapes, Barak calls Netanyahu weak, indecisive, pessimistic https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-new-tapes-barak-calls-netanyahu-weak-indecisive/ Sun, 23 Aug 2015 17:57:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1238265 Ex-defense minister says PM 'clouded in a sort of deep pessimism,' and 'prefers to be fearful'; also recounts his own bid to oust Olmert

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]]> Kadima head Shaul Mofaz drops out of politics https://www.timesofisrael.com/kadima-head-shaul-mofaz-drops-out-of-politics/ Tue, 27 Jan 2015 21:49:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1128999&preview_id=1128999 Ex-defense minister, chief of staff admits he was not a great politician

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]]> As Yadlin draws closer to Labor Party, Mofaz backs off https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-yadlin-draws-closer-to-labor-party-mofaz-backs-off/ Mon, 19 Jan 2015 12:21:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1124146 Kadima leader had been in talks to join Herzog's list, but former IDF intelligence chief shaping up as more likely candidate

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]]> Kahlon said to refuse merger with Lapid https://www.timesofisrael.com/kahlon-said-to-refuse-merger-with-lapid/ Tue, 16 Dec 2014 03:09:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1106861&preview_id=1106861 Head of new Kulanu party prefers to go it alone, despite Yesh Atid's data that joint ticket would boost both sides

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]]> Liberman jabs at ‘hysterical’ Likud, Jewish Home https://www.timesofisrael.com/liberman-jabs-at-hysterical-likud-jewish-home/ Sun, 14 Dec 2014 07:47:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1105828 FM dismisses ruling party's 'laughable' accusations that voting Yisrael Beytenu is akin to supporting a leftist government

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]]> Likud: A vote for Liberman is a vote for the left https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-a-vote-for-liberman-is-a-vote-for-the-left/ Sat, 13 Dec 2014 18:51:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1105751&preview_id=1105751 After foreign minister criticizes Netanyahu's management of summer war, PM's party attacks former ally

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]]> Liberman: Joining Herzog-led coalition a possibility https://www.timesofisrael.com/liberman-says-party-not-looking-for-mergers-ahead-of-elections/ Sat, 13 Dec 2014 11:34:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1105639&preview_id=1105639 Yisrael Beytenu head not ruling out sitting in government headed by Labor or Likud, says relations with PM not 'ideal' after differences over Hamas conflict

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