Yachad (political party)

This article is about the political party established in 2014. For the political party established in the 1980s, see Yahad (defunct political party). For the political party known as Yachad in the 2000s, see Meretz.
Yachad
Leader Eli Yishai
Founded 15 December 2014
Split from Shas
Political position Right-wing to Far-right
Election symbol
קץ
Website
http://www.elieyshay.com/
Politics of Israel
Political parties
Elections

Yachad (Hebrew: יחד‎, lit. Together) is a political party in Israel formed by former Shas member Eli Yishai.[1]

History

The party was established on 15 December 2014 following a rift between Shas leader Aryeh Deri and Yishai.[1] Jewish Home member Yoni Chetboun announced on 14 December 2014 that he would join the party.[2] Rabbi Meir Mazuz, the dean of the Kisse Rahamim yeshivah, has been named as the party's spiritual leader.[3] Its name was not settled until it submitted its list of candidates for the 2015 elections, with early suggestions being Maran and HaAm Itanu (The Nation is with Us).[4][5]

On 29 January 2015, the party reached an agreement to run a joint list with Otzma Yehudit for the 2015 elections.[6] The party failed to reach the minimum 3.25% electoral threshold and failed to send any representatives to the Knesset.[7]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Ex-Shas MK Yishai called ‘traitor’ as he unveils new party". Times of Israel. 15 December 2014.
  2. ↑ "Jewish Home MK to join Eli Yishai’s new party". Times of Israel. 15 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "Eli Yishai's mentor seeks meeting with Shas leader Deri". Haaretz. 22 December 2014.
  4. ↑ "Veteran Shas MK Yishai splits, forms new party". Times of Israel. 14 December 2014.
  5. ↑ Uri Ariel Calls for Otzma Yehudit and Ha'am Itanu to Unite Israel National News, 22 January 2015
  6. ↑ "Yachad and Otzma end furious row and unite electoral lists". Jerusalem Post. 29 January 2015.
  7. ↑ http://www.timesofisrael.com/what-a-waste-5-5-of-votes-go-in-the-trash/. Missing or empty |title= (help)