Some say alliance with former PM and Labor defector waters down Meretz's left-wing brand; Labor's No. 2 indicates he may also jump ship, which could lead to party's total collapse

Apologizing for the October 2000 riots, Israel Democratic Party leader hopes to prove he can head a merger with Meretz. He doesn't have many other choices

Amid talks of merger between left-wing parties, ex-PM complies with Meretz MK's request he take responsibility for state's response to demonstrations while he was in office

Left-wing party's central committee picks experienced lawmakers over upstarts to lead its slate ahead of September 17 race, signaling desire for stability

Issawi Frej and Mossi Raz say current chairwoman best embodies coexistence they stood for; central committee to decide between incumbent and former MK Nitzan Horowitz next week

MK Issawi Frej and ex-lawmaker Mossi Raz say bid to be co-leaders of party aimed at 'building a strong and influential Jewish-Arab left'