Meretz
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Meretz
מרצ |
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| Leader |
Zehava Gal-On Shulamit Aloni (1992–96) Yossi Sarid (1996–2003) Yossi Beilin (2003–08) Haim Oron (2008–12) |
| Founded | 1992 (alliance) 1997 (single party) |
| Merger of | Ratz, Mapam, Shinui |
| Headquarters | Tel Aviv |
| Youth wing | Meretz Youth |
| Ideology |
Social democracy Labor Zionism Secularism Green politics Two-state solution |
| Political position | Left-wing |
| European affiliation | Party of European Socialists (observer) |
| International affiliation |
Progressive Alliance, Socialist International |
| Colours | Green |
| Knesset |
5 / 120
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| Most MKs | 12 (1992) |
| Fewest MKs | 3 (2009) |
| Election symbol | |
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Meretz (Hebrew: מֶרֶצ, lit. "Vigour") is a left-wing, social-democratic,green, and Zionistpolitical party in Israel.
The party was originally formed in 1992 with the union of Ratz, Mapam, and Shinui and was at its peak in the 13th Knesset between 1992 and 1996, during which it held 12 seats. At the 2015 legislative elections the party won five seats.
Meretz is a secular party emphasising a two-state solution to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, social justice, human rights (especially for ethnic and sexual minorities), religious freedom, and environmentalism.
The party is a member of the Progressive Alliance and Socialist International, and is an observer member of the Party of European Socialists.
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