1996 Meretz leadership election

The 1996 Meretz leadership election was held on 22 October 1996.[1] It saw the election of Yossi Sarid to succeed Shulamit Aloni as the party's leader.[2] This was the first leadership election in the party's history.[2] The election was held by a vote of Meretz' Party Council.[2] Incumbent party leader Aloni had announced her retirement after Sarid had announced his intent to challenge her for party leadership. This came amid disputes between the party's top brass.[3]

1996 Meretz leadership election
22 October 1996
 
Candidate Yossi Sarid
Meretz leader before election

Shulamit Aloni

 Meretz leader

Yossi Sarid

References
  1. "Former MK and minister Yossi Sarid dies at 75". Ynetnews.com. 4 December 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  2. Kenig, Ofer (2009). "Democratizing Party Leadership Selection in Israel: A Balance Sheet". Israel Studies Forum. 24 (1): 62–81. ISSN 1557-2455. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  3. Druckman, Yaron (24 January 2014). "Former Minister Shulamit Aloni dies at the age of 85". Ynetnews.com. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
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