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Composite photo of Histadrut chair Avi Nissenkorn (L) and MK Shelly Yachimovich (Yonatan Sindel/Miriam Alster/Flash90)
May 23, 2017, 1:34 pm
National labor union votes in bitter leadership battle
Former Labor Party leader Shelly Yachimovich faces off against incumbent Histadrut chair Avi Nissenkorn
By Raoul Wootliff
​​Opposition leader Isaac Herzog, left, tours the West Bank settlement of Ma'ale Adumim with members of his Zionist Union faction on Thursday, May 19, 2017 (courtesy)
May 18, 2017, 12:42 pm
In ‘signal to Trump,’ Herzog says Israel must retain Ma’ale Adumim
Touring settlements, opposition leader says he's committed to 'separation' from Palestinians, but wouldn't dismantle large blocs
By Raoul Wootliff
Opposition Leader Isaac Herzog attends the Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, on March 8, 2017.(Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 13, 2017, 3:18 pm
Herzog: Trump’s envoy ‘unequivocally’ stated president’s determination for peace deal
Opposition leader promises his support if Netanyahu attempts to make progress
By TOI staff
An Israeli flag at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Holocaust Remembrance Day, April 24, 2017. (Lior Mizrahi/Flash90)
May 10, 2017, 1:08 pm
Author of controversial ‘Jewish State’ bill insists it’s unprejudiced and fair
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
By Raoul Wootliff
Former prime minister Ehud Barak at a Memorial Day event at Tel Aviv's Rabin Square on April 30, 2017.(Shlomi Cohen/Flash90)
May 6, 2017, 11:18 pm
Ex-PM Barak said to have discussed Labor leadership bid
Former party leader was reportedly interested in competing in July primaries if other candidates dropped out, but was rebuffed
By Alexander Fulbright
Zionist Union chairman MK Isaac Herzog, left, and fellow Labor MK Amir Peretz, right, at a Knesset committee meeting on February 1, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 3, 2017, 8:10 pm
Zionist Union MK says opposition will back Netanyahu for peace moves
Amir Peretz tells Trump his party will free PM from right-wing coalition pressures; Herzog says he had no authority to send missive
By TOI staff
Demonstrators wave Palestinian and Peace Now flags at West Bank protest against settler violence near Michmash Junction, April 28, 2017. (Times of Israel/Jacob Magid)
April 28, 2017, 8:38 pm
Police prevent left-wing rally at outpost against settler violence
250 activists, including 3 Meretz MKs, barred from reaching Baladim, scene of attacks last week; forced to hold protest at Michmash Junction
By Jacob Magid
Labor Party Chairman Isaac Herzog (R) an MK Hilik Bar visit at the Labor primary elections headquarters in Holon on January 11, 2015. (Flash90)
April 27, 2017, 7:32 pm
Labor finalizes list of candidates for July leadership primary
Current party chairman Isaac Herzog will compete against a crowded field of 8 other contenders, including ex-head Amir Peretz
By Alexander Fulbright
Former prime minister Ehud Barak attends a press conference organized by the Israeli Labor party, in Tel Aviv, January 29, 2017. (FLASH90)
April 20, 2017, 4:41 pm
Former PM Barak: Lapid no antidote to Netanyahu’s ‘dangerous’ agenda
Ex-Labor head says PM leading Israel, Palestinians to single state with 'constant civil war' or 'apartheid'; laments ineffectual opposition
By Stuart Winer
Fans are pumped for the arrival of Britney Spears in Israel for her July 3 show (Courtesy Britney Spears)
April 5, 2017, 12:21 pm
Oops! Britney concert bumps back Labor primaries
Party officials are worried about traffic caused by Spears's Tel Aviv concert in July, though Herzog not planning to attend
By Jacob Magid and Raoul Wootliff
Education Minister Naftali Bennett arrives at the weekly cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem, on March 5, 2017. (Marc Israel Sellem/Flash90)
March 8, 2017, 1:51 pm
Revving up for elections, Bennett seeks early Jewish Home primaries
Announcement from senior coalition partner comes as other parties begin getting houses in order, anticipating early vote
By Raoul Wootliff and Jacob Magid
Leader of the Israeli Labor party Isaac Herzog attends the Labour party conference held in Tel Aviv on December 11, 2016. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
March 5, 2017, 8:35 pm
Labor announces leadership primary for July 3
Opposition party heats up with at least six men expected to challenge Isaac Herzog for top position
By TOI staff
Labor Party leader Shelly Yachimovich and fellow party member Eitan Cabel attend a meeting at the Knesset in 2013. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
March 5, 2017, 4:04 pm
Liar, liar, party on fire
The scandal surrounding the Labor leadership contest continues to roil the press, with some shocked that politicians fib - or speak truthfully of their hunger for power
By Joshua Davidovich
Zionist Union party chair Isaac Herzog leads a party meeting in the Knesset, January 11, 2016. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
March 5, 2017, 3:29 pm
Labor in upheaval as crowded leadership battle turns ugly
Herzog, who's facing challenges from at least 6 candidates, slams 'self destructive' elements in the party
By Raoul Wootliff
New prefabricated homes are seen under construction in the West Bank between the Israeli outpost of Amona and the settlement of Ofra (background), north of Ramallah, on January 31, 2017. (AFP/Thomas Coex)
March 5, 2017, 2:15 pm
Jewish Home moves ahead with new settlement, despite Netanyahu freeze
IDF prosecutors to appeal 'light' sentence for Hebron shooting soldier; troubled Labor Party sets July 3 leadership race
By TOI staff
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