Publications Regarding Labor Party
Articles
Labor and Meretz Merge to Form “The Democrats”—Consequences and Implications
Written By: Dr. Assaf Shapira
The Labor and Meretz parties recently announced their intention to merge. Though these are relatively small parties today—Meretz has no representation at all in the current Knesset, and Labor has just four seats—this is still a significant event from a historical perspective and within the Zionist left.
3 Comments on the Labor Party Leadership Primaries
Written By: Prof. Ofer Kenig
Merav Michaeli just became the first Labor leader to win reelection since the party adopted the ‘primaries’ system in 1992. IDI expert Prof. Ofer Kenig presents three pertinent insights on the state of democracy in the party founded by the leaders who established Israel.
Give Credit to the Most Democratic Party in Israel
Written By: Prof. Gideon Rahat, Prof. Ofer Kenig
Long ridiculed, Labor is one of the few parties that meet stringent standards on campaign finance and transparency
Israel's Central Elections Committee: Political Cabal or Independent Agency?
Written By: Dr. Dana Blander
IDI Researcher Dr. Dana Blander discusses the role of Israel's Central Election Committee and asserts that change is needed in its structure, composition, and working methods.
How to Prevent the Recurrence of Early Knesset Elections
Written By: Yohanan Plesner
IDI President Yohanan Plesner recommends a change of approach and some practical steps for changing the reality in which the Israeli public repeatedly goes to the polls to elect a new Knesset before the previous Knesset has finished its term.
10 Reasons Why Even People Who are Appalled by Israel Hayom Should Oppose Legislation against It
Written By: Hanoch Marmari
Hanoch Marmari, former editor of Haaretz and current editor of The Seventh Eye, an independent on-line journal dedicated to critique of the media, defends <em>Israel Hayom</em>'s right to exist as a free newspaper, notwithstanding his professional qualms about the quality of its journalism.
The Labor Primaries: Will Shelly Yachimovich Break the Losing Streak?
Written By: Prof. Ofer Kenig
Will Shelly Yachimovich manage to succeed where others have failed and maintain her position as chair of the Labor Party for a second term? Dr. Ofer Kenig shares insights on the upcoming primaries for the party leadership.
Primary Season in Israel
Written By: Prof. Ofer Kenig, Dr. Assaf Shapira
IDI researchers Dr. Ofer Kenig and Assaf Shapira review the different ways in which Israeli parties choose their candidates for the Knesset, while focusing on the three parties that had primary elections this year: Habayit Hayehudi, Likud, and the Labor Party.
The Primary System in Israel: A Balance Sheet
Written By: Prof. Ofer Kenig
The frequent criticism of the Israeli primary system by politicians, the media, and academics often creates the impression that the system should be retired and replaced by a new one. In the article below, which was written prior to the Kadima primaries in March 2012, IDI Researcher Dr. Ofer Kenig surveys the arguments against primaries, analyzes the validity of the criticisms, and explores ways of addressing the weak points of the system.
Race to the Top
Written By: Prof. Ofer Kenig
Everything you wanted to know about the Labor Party primaries but didn't know who to ask.
