Meretz
Meretz, officially known as the Meretz-Yachad (Hebrew: מרצ-יחד), is a left-wing, social-democratic, and green political party in Israel. It was founded in 1992 as a merger of several left-wing parties, including Mapam, Ratz, and Shinui. Meretz advocates for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, advocating for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. The party also champions social justice, human rights, environmental protection, and secularism.
Throughout its history, Meretz has often been a partner in coalition governments led by the Labor Party,
The party's voter base typically consists of secular, urban, and younger Israelis, as well as those who