Two of Israel’s biggest left-wing parties announced a merger on Sunday, naming themselves The Democrats, in what has been described as a potentially important move in Israeli politics. Labor and Meretz signed the formation of the unified party with primaries set to decide which candidates will run for The Democrats in the next general election. The Labor Party’s Yair Golan, who was named The Democrats’ secretary-general, said the formation of the left-wing party was essential given the challenges Israelis face with the rising influence of the right and far-right. “Israel is in its most difficu…