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del.icio.us Digg It!  new Last update - 13:12 30/12/2007 MK Zahava Gal-On launches Meretz leadership bid By Mazal Mualem, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Israel, human rights, Meretz  Meretz faction whip MK Zahava Gal-On launched on Sunday her bid to become the party's next leader. She launched her campaign by sending fellow party members a video entitled "public apology," in which she explains why she refuses to apologize for "telling people what they need to hear and not what they want to hear." Gal-On said that if Meretz wants to remain politically viable it must reinvent itself and promote a civilian agenda, which encompasses human rights and civil liberties. Advertisement Gal-On said that Meretz could not afford to complacently observe the proliferation of its long-time positions among other parties, and it must work to cement the principles of democracy and equality in Israeli society. Gal-On has recently protested what she saw as the party's loss of direction, which led, she believes, to its poor election results. She said that if she becomes the next leader she will emphasize Meretz's distinctive agenda. Gal-On will run against MK Haim Oron, who according to polls is the frontrunner, and MK Ran Cohen. The incumbent leader Yossi Beilin has said he would not stand for re-election. Related articles: Beilin drops out of Meretz leadership race, throws support to MK Oron MK Chaim Oron announces candidacy for Meretz chairmanship Meretz - what is it good for? Don't let it be further marginalized Bookmark to del.icio.us Santa's helpers Foreign workers hope for citizenship for Christmas. He's ba-ack In a new audio tape Bin Laden vows to free Palestine.

Today Online Bin Laden vows in audiotape to 'expand jihad in Palestine' Responses: 128 Pinpointed IAF attacks in Gaza more precise, hurt fewer civilians Responses: 43 Harel and Issacharoff: Nipping new Jewish terror group in the bud Responses: 47 Women in Black marks 20th year, but occupation continues Responses: 30 Ehud Asheri: Israel must relax prisoner release criteria for sake of Shalit, peace Responses: 4 PM plans to halt E. J'lem tenders, but approve Har Homa Responses: 7 Rosner's Domain Rosner's Mailbox: Why should Ron Paul care about Israel? The blog and the Jews (WTR) An exacerbated tension between Olmert and Rice Poll: The most likely event to happen in 2008 More Headlines 12:55 PM: Israel won't take security risks until PA fights terror 13:01 Egypt moves stranded Palestinian pilgrims to temporary Sinai camps 11:16 PM plans to halt E. J'lem tenders, okay Har Homa 11:56 Cop gets community service for shooting Kafr Qasem resident 10:15 Tamir asks court to delay ruling on Haredi schools' curriculum 13:12 MK Zahava Gal-On launches Meretz leadership bid 13:06 Study: Twenty percent of children receive welfare assistance 08:40 Pinpointed IAF attacks in Gaza more precise, hurt fewer civilians 11:05 Report: IDF kills 2 Gaza militants trying to place bomb near fence Previous Editions Select Day 28 dec 27 dec 26 dec 25 dec 24 dec 23 dec 21 dec 20 dec 19 dec 18 dec 17 dec 16 dec

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