Miriam Peretz

Miriam Peretz: If Yashar forms a government with an Arab party, my son will leave Knesset

Just two days earlier, at her son's swearing-in ceremony at the Knesset, Peretz had struck a different tone, emphasizing the importance of unity and working on behalf of all Israeli citizens.

Yashar MK Elisaf Peretz and his mother, Miriam Peretz, at the 26th Knesset swearing in ceremony, November 10, 2026.
 Miriam Peretz at home during her interview with ‘The Jerusalem Report.’

The unbreakable spirit of Miriam Peretz

 BEREAVED FAMILIES, friends and members of the security forces visit graves of fallen soldiers at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, last year on Remembrance Day.

Remembrance Day: Miriam Peretz encourages politicians not to speak

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Grapevine March 8, 2023: Women’s place in Israel’s history


Miriam Peretz welcomes grandchild as IDF kills operative who killed her son

Khaled Mansour was eliminated on the day Peretz welcomed her grandson to the world, and just a day after the birthday of Eliraz, who would have been 44-years-old.

Maj. Eliraz Peretz, the deputy commander of the Golani Brigade’s 12th Battalion, was killed in March 2010, during combat with Palestinian terrorists in the southern Gaza Strip, near Khan Yunis.

How the Peretz family are expanding culture and tourism in Jerusalem

Peretz — Mother and son — have initiated cultural and tourism projects like an aerial rope adventure in the Holy City.

Miriam Peretz Jerusalem Summer campaign

Herzog, Peretz to face off in presidential race in Knesset

If elected, Peretz would be Israel's first woman president. If he wins, Herzog would be the first president whose father had been president before.

Presidential candidates Isaac Hertzog (left) and Miriam Alster (right)

Grapevine June 2, 2021: Idols with feet of clay

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MOONSHINE FROM Tel Aviv performs last week in Ma’aleh Adumim.

Presidential candidate Peretz is using Netanyahu's 'gevault' campaign - analysis

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Miriam Peretz's opponent, Jewish Agency chairman Isaac Herzog.

Miriam Peretz speaks at the annual International Municipal Innovation Conference in Tel Aviv, earlier this year.

Miriam Peretz should be Israel's next president - opinion

Israelis don’t believe that another career politician should be their president. They believe that Miriam Peretz, a teacher, best understands the trials and tribulations of ordinary people.

Miriam Peretz.

Netanyahu won't endorse a candidate for president

The prime minister met with presidential candidate Miriam Peretz at his Jerusalem office on Sunday and will be meeting Peretz's opponent, Jewish Agency chairman Isaac Herzog, on Monday.

Presidential candidates Isaac Hertzog (left) and Miriam Alster (right)