Merav Michaeli

Yair Golan's Democrats list for the Knesset cements Labor's shift to the far Left - opinion

To Yair Golan’s credit, he inherited a political party on the verge of collapse after his predecessor, Merav Michaeli, had led Labor to an electoral disaster in the 2022 election, securing four seats

Yair Golan, chairman of The Democrats party, with party members following the announcement of the results of The Democrats party primaries ahead of the upcoming elections, in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 20, 2026.
Labor Party leader Merav Michaeli.

Editor's Notes: A progressive love story – three times over - comment

 Labor party leader MK Merav Michaeli holds a press conference in Tel Aviv, December 7, 2023.

'We believe you': Knesset expands free legal aid to sexual assault victims

 Former Meretz MK Yair Golan

Israeli parties should follow Labor’s example and set primaries for new leaders - editorial


14 Days: Cop killed

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

 Sgt.-Maj. Barak Meshulam and family.

Israel's 25th Knesset elections: Ideological or strategic voting? - opinion

The upcoming election presents an interesting dichotomy for left-wing voters.

IN THE current situation none of us – to whichever side of the political spectrum one belongs – can afford not to take strategic considerations into account, side by side with ideological considerations.

Grapevine July 24, 2020: Fashion – then and now

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 TRANSPORTATION MINISTER Merav Michaeli presents a senior citizen with a Kav Zahav/Gold Line card for free travel on public transport.

Grapevine July 20, 2022: They also serve who only stand and wait

Movers and shakers of Israeli society.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden with President Isaac Herzog and his wife, Michal, at his official residence in Jerusalem, last week.

Why does Michaeli's win matter? - analysis

Although Labor has elected its leader 13 more times since 1992 no candidate won two primaries in a row – until Monday.

 Labor leader Merav Michaeli is seen at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on June 13, 2022.

Michaeli first to win Labor primary twice, will lead party in election

Merav Michaeli's back-to-back primary victories were the first ever since the Labor party began its holding primary elections in the early 90s.

Merav Michaeli elected as Labor leader, July, 18, 2022.

Morocco helped mediate 24 hour opening of West Bank's Allenby crossing

The White House said that steps to "establish Palestinian Authority presence on Allenby Bridge" were under consideration.

 Israeli soldiers stand guard near the entrance to Allenby Bridge, a crossing point between Jordan and the West Bank

Michaeli, challenger Eran Hermoni to face-off for Labor lead on Monday

Michaeli is expected to win decisively, according to two sources in the party. The question is how big a margin she will win by.

 Labor leader Merav Michaeli is seen at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on June 13, 2022.

Grapevine July 8, 2022: Not newsworthy?

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 MEMBERS OF the US Marine Corps with (from left) President Isaac Herzog, US Ambassador Tom Nides, Alternate Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and outgoing Deputy Chief of Mission Jonathan Shrier.

MK Merav Michaeli's refreshing wedding dance - analysis

There was Michaeli, an ardent feminist and secularist, kicking up her heels to the song “Tzama lecha nafshi” at MK Moshe Gafni’s granddaughter's wedding.

 A conversation between Labor head Merav Michaeli and UTJ head Moshe Gafni on October 4, 2021.