Prime Minister Ehud Barak was slated to meet with Meretz leader Yossi Sarid for talks described by the party as “critical” in determining whether it will return to the government. Meretz officials have grumbled over the slow pace of the contacts, which were seen as a sign Barak is simultaneously exploring options with the fervently Orthodox Shas Party.
Keep Jewish Stories in Focus.
JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century. Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting independent, award-winning reporting.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
