Labor party isreal



The Israel Labor Party is a left wing Social Democratic. It is the main left wing party in Israel. Since 1999 they have been in an alliance with the left wing and religious Meimad Party. It supports free market "with a soul". Its leader was Prime Minister in 1968-77; 1984-86; 1992-96; and 1999-2001.

[edit] Past
It has historically been hawkish and strong on defense citing attempts by neighbors to dismantle Israel. The party grew out of the Socialist Zionist movement and Labor Zionism.

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[edit] Elections
It had a disastrous showing in the Israeli 2009 Legislative Election.This is mainly due to the conflict in Gaza which caused a right wing reactionary feeling in the Israeli public as well as the parties' movement to the center,which made it indistinguishable from the centrist party Kadima.