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Labor dumps Livni without warning, putting an end to Zionist Union

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Published: 4 January 2019

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Old alliances splinter in election lead-up: Labor leader Gabbay humiliates Tzipi Livni in public while Bennett and Shaked form new right-wing party

Zionist Union chief Gabbay abruptly ends partnership with Livni (Times of Israel)
In surprise announcement, Labor chairman questions Hatnua head’s loyalty, says the two have failed to maintain ‘mutual support’

Israel election: Polls show steep Labor fall after Livni's unceremonious dismissal (Haaretz)
According to new polls, Likud stays firm while center-left block takes a dive; lawmakers divided after Labor leader Avi Gabbay's shocking move

Burned by religious Zionist old guard, Bennett seeks a new kind of right-winger (Times of Israel)
Leaving Jewish Home, Netanyahu’s former aides Bennett and Shaked hope to challenge the PM by reaching new audiences, particularly those who won’t abandon them under pressure

The political failures of Tzipi Livni, one of the best prime ministers Israel never had (Haaretz)
ANSHEL PFEFFER She was popular during her Likud days and even a political asset in several governments, but to get to the top in Israeli politics, you must be able to maintain partnerships and build coalitions

Photo: Labor Chairman Avi Gabbay and opposition chief Tzipi Livni, January 1 (Emil Salman)
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