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The party supports the formation of a Palestinian state in the [[West Bank]] and [[Gaza Strip]]<ref name="Oron">[http://arielzellman.wordpress.com/2010/08/26/meretz-interview-with-haim-oron/ Meretz: Interview with Haim Oron]</ref>, despite the inherent dangers such a state will pose to Israel. For example, former [[IDF]] Chief of Staff Moshe Yaalon said that a Palestinian state will work against Israel and will seek its destruction.<ref>[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3093476,00.html ‘Tel Aviv will be like Sderot’ - Ynet]</ref> The party also supports full Israeli withdrawal from the [[Golan Heights]] in order to let [[Syria]] take over this terrirtory<ref name="Oron" />, despite the fact that such a move will put Israel’s security in serious jeopardy.<ref>[http://www.acpr.org.il/pp/pp108xs.htm The Golan Heights and the Facts – Ariel Center for Policy Research]</ref>

The party supports the formation of a Palestinian state in the [[West Bank]] and [[Gaza Strip]]<ref name="Oron">[http://arielzellman.wordpress.com/2010/08/26/meretz-interview-with-haim-oron/ Meretz: Interview with Haim Oron]</ref>, despite the inherent dangers such a state will pose to Israel. For example, former [[IDF]] Chief of Staff Moshe Yaalon said that a Palestinian state will work against Israel and will seek its destruction.<ref>[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3093476,00.html ‘Tel Aviv will be like Sderot’ - Ynet]</ref> The party also supports full Israeli withdrawal from the [[Golan Heights]] in order to let [[Syria]] take over this terrirtory<ref name="Oron" />, despite the fact that such a move will put Israel’s security in serious jeopardy.<ref>[http://www.acpr.org.il/pp/pp108xs.htm The Golan Heights and the Facts – Ariel Center for Policy Research]</ref>

The Meretz party is outspoken in its support of the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>[http://www.knesset.gov.il/elections16/eng/lists/plat_20-e.htm Essentials of the Meretz Platform]</ref> Meretz’s openly homosexual member of Knesset Nitzan Horowitz has worked to legalize [[same-sex "marriage"]].<ref>[http://www.haaretz.com/news/first-term-meretz-mk-to-present-bill-for-gay-and-civil-marriages-1.270241 First-term Meretz MK to present bill for gay and civil marriages - Haaretz]</ref> Uzi Even, a former member of Knesset from Meretz, is also an open homosexual.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2400237.stm Israel’s first gay MP enters parliament]</ref> In addition to its regular youth movement, Meretz also has a separate youth movement called ''Our Colors'', devoted exclusively to advancing the homosexual agenda.<ref>[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3300149,00.html Protesters: Peres won’t put us back in the closet – Ynet]</ref>

The Meretz party is outspoken in its support of the [[homosexual agenda]].<ref>[http://www.knesset.gov.il/elections16/eng/lists/plat_20-e.htm Essentials of the Meretz Platform]</ref> Meretz’s openly homosexual member of Knesset Nitzan Horowitz has worked to legalize [[same-sex "marriage"]].<ref>[http://www.haaretz.com/news/first-term-meretz-mk-to-present-bill-for-gay-and-civil-marriages-1.270241 First-term Meretz MK to present bill for gay and civil marriages - Haaretz]</ref> Uzi Even, a former member of Knesset from Meretz, is also an open homosexual.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2400237.stm Israel’s first gay MP enters parliament]</ref> In addition to its regular youth movement, Meretz has a separate youth movement called ''Our Colors'', devoted exclusively to advancing the homosexual agenda.<ref>[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3300149,00.html Protesters: Peres won’t put us back in the closet – Ynet]</ref>

 

== External links ==

== External links ==

*[http://www.myparty.org.il/ Official website]  (Hebrew)

*[http://www.myparty.org.il/ Official website]  (Hebrew)