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

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

Amir Peretz has vowed not to join with Meretz or Israel Democratic Party, but MK Stav Shaffir, pushing for unity, hints she would leave to lead a combination of both

Gantz, Barak and Horowitz all indicate they will discuss possible alliances with Peretz, who calls for 'uniting the bloc'

Former defense minister wins race outright with 47% of vote, beating protest leaders Shaffir and Shmuli and avoiding a second round

Former head Amir Peretz faces off against social protest leaders Itzik Shmuli and Stav Shaffir as activists look to revitalize the once-venerable faction and save it from oblivion

Stav Shaffir says fellow MK Itzik Shmuli willing to 'sell out' Labor, while Shmuli accuses Amir Peretz of putting 'personal considerations' ahead of Labor Party

Shaked asks if former PM thinks Israelis have forgotten his 'botched term,' while Shaffir says his new party marks a return to 'courageous' politics