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Meretz
A left-wing Zionist party, which places emphasis on human rights, social welfare, the separation of religion and state, and the peace process. It was formed through the merging of three parties: Ratz (Citizens' Rights, established by Shulamit Aloni), the socialist Mapam, and the liberal Shinui. In the 14th Knesset it had nine seats. Shinui has since broken away from Meretz and is running as a party in its own right in the coming elections. The party list
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