Union of Local Authorities in Israel head Shlomo Bohbut, who decided last week not to run in the September 12 Labor primary, endorsed MK Amir Peretz on Tuesday.
A spokesman for Peretz said the two had decided to join forces in an effort to strengthen the party and advance the banners of peace and social justice.
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