Labor, Meretz unite to form new party: ‘The Democrats’
The Labor-Meretz unification is meant to "replace the worst government" in Israel's history, the party's new leader claimed
JNS - Jewish News Syndicate 01.07.2024
Israel’s Labor and Meretz parties announced on Sunday that they will unite into a new party, called the “Democrats.”
The new party will be led by Yair Golan, an ex-Meretz Party lawmaker and former Israel Defense Forces deputy chief of staff who was elected as Labor leader on May 28 with over 95% of the votes.
According to the deal, two Knesset seats will be assured for Meretz members in the list’s top 10, one in the top four and a second in top eight.
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