Amir Peretz said to have 'made up his mind' about leading the storied faction to September's election alone, 'regardless of what others in the party think'

Ex-PM says all Israelis 'must stop the alliance between the corrupt and the Kahanists'; Blue and White MK rips premier for revealing Iran nuclear files

PM is quick to mock the new Democratic Camp alliance with an altered image, but his rival fights back with some doctoring skills of his own

With the recently elected chair refusing to consider merger with newly formed Democratic Camp, some in party said to fear he is 'endangering its existence'

Democratic Camp slate unites Meretz, Ehud Barak's Israel Democratic Party, and Labor lawmaker Stav Shaffir in a 'first step toward getting Israel back on track'

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

Meretz head Nitzan Horowitz will head left-wing electoral list followed by Shaffir; Barak to take number 10 spot at his own choosing

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

Party No. 2 Itzik Shmuli calls decision by Amir Peretz to rule out joining with Meretz or Barak 'irresponsible' and a 'dangerous gamble'

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