Nevertheless , the party helped bring down the government in 1961 when it and Herut tabled a motion of no confidence in the government over the Lavon Affair .
Eventually the party decided to merge with the 6 - seat Progressive Party to form the Liberal Party .
The party helped bring down the government in 1961 when it and Herut tabled a motion of no confidence in the government over the Lavon Affair .
Eventually the party decided to merge with the 6 - seat Progressive Party to form the Liberal Party .