Selected issue comparison

Data as of 2026-10-06. Open the selected view.

Selected lists: Likud, Otzma Yehudit, Shas, UTJ, Religious Zionism–Zehut, People of Israel, Yashar!, B'Yachad, The Democrats, Yisrael Beiteinu, Blue and White, Reservists–Economic, Joint List, Ra'am.

Recorded answers are evidence, not a forecast. Missing evidence is not a policy position. Basis "Not said publicly" marks a position read from the party's record, not from its own statement. Evidence publication dates are shown separately from source checks.

Issue	Question	List	Recorded answer / status	Basis	Evidence date and check	Source	Source link
Haredi draft: men who leave yeshiva	Require service from young Haredi men who have left yeshiva?	Likud	Not established by these sources; retained source context: "Likud chose not to respond to inquiries from ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth regarding the draft law." In July 2025, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi said the coalition was "fighting here for a historic conscription law that will conscript about 17,000 young Haredi men within three years."	Not applicable	Record evidence: Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet, Sep 16, 2026; Times of Israel, Jul 23, 2025	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: men who leave yeshiva	Require service from young Haredi men who have left yeshiva?	Otzma Yehudit	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Party leader Ben-Gvir: "We opened dedicated tracks in the police and Border Police, with full observance of Shabbat, kashrut, prayers and Torah study, appropriate gender separation and the establishment of the ultra-Orthodox 'Avnet' company in the Border Police."	Not applicable	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: men who leave yeshiva	Require service from young Haredi men who have left yeshiva?	Shas	Ynet's summary of its answer: "Shas acknowledges that it will no longer be possible to avoid drafting yeshiva students who have left their studies."	Stated	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: men who leave yeshiva	Require service from young Haredi men who have left yeshiva?	UTJ	Ynet's summary: both factions "continue to oppose the enlistment of students who have dropped out of yeshivas" and oppose a universal draft law. The party "says the law it seeks to pass is intended solely to regulate the status of those who study Torah."	Stated	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: men who leave yeshiva	Require service from young Haredi men who have left yeshiva?	Religious Zionism–Zehut	"Passing a Basic Law for Service Members under the principle of 'first in equality' — those who serve receive everything." Supports "expanding the pool of those who serve"; did not answer the question on sanctions.	Stated	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: men who leave yeshiva	Require service from young Haredi men who have left yeshiva?	People of Israel	Party leader Winter: "We will not join a government that does not pass, before it is formed, a law that puts an end to draft evasion and requires everyone to report for service… Full stop."	Stated	Source published Sep 2, 2026	Jerusalem Post	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-907373
Haredi draft: men who leave yeshiva	Require service from young Haredi men who have left yeshiva?	Yashar!	National service for all; the "only mechanism for deferring service will be an allocation of up to 3% of each annual cohort for outstanding individuals." Eisenkot puts that at about 2,200 a year of a 70,000-person national cohort (all Israelis, not Haredim only), and would "revoke any state incentives granted to those who evade service."	Stated	Source published Sep 24, 2026	Ynet, Sep 16, 2026; Jerusalem Post, Sep 24, 2026	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-909543
Haredi draft: men who leave yeshiva	Require service from young Haredi men who have left yeshiva?	B'Yachad	"Every citizen… will enlist in the IDF or perform national civilian service… without exemptions — that applies to Arabs and to the ultra-Orthodox alike."	Stated	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: men who leave yeshiva	Require service from young Haredi men who have left yeshiva?	The Democrats	"The obligation to serve the state should apply to all citizens, within a national and equal framework."	Stated	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: men who leave yeshiva	Require service from young Haredi men who have left yeshiva?	Yisrael Beiteinu	"Every young man and woman at age 18 — Jews, Muslims, Christians, Druze and Circassians — will be required to perform military or civilian service. No exemptions, no quotas and no deals."	Stated	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: men who leave yeshiva	Require service from young Haredi men who have left yeshiva?	Blue and White	"A service framework for all: every young man and woman will serve the state," Haredim, Arabs, Druze, religious and secular. The framework must pass "before the government is formed as a condition for its swearing-in"; quotas replace targets, so "only outstanding individuals will receive exemptions"; benefits go first to those who serve (translated).	Stated	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet (Hebrew)	https://www.ynet.co.il/news/elections2026/article/yokra14898966
Haredi draft: men who leave yeshiva	Require service from young Haredi men who have left yeshiva?	Reservists–Economic	"Every citizen will report to the induction center." Those who do not serve would face "revocation of a driver's license, a ban on leaving the country, exclusion from public-sector and government jobs," and loss of tax, housing and daycare benefits.	Stated	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: men who leave yeshiva	Require service from young Haredi men who have left yeshiva?	Joint List	Ynet reports that it opposes drafting Haredi men or any form of compulsory enlistment. The party: "sanctions should not be imposed on someone who chooses not to enlist."	Stated	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: men who leave yeshiva	Require service from young Haredi men who have left yeshiva?	Ra'am	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Ynet reports that it opposes a draft law that would require young Arab citizens to serve in the IDF or perform civilian service, and that it declined to respond on Haredi enlistment, although three Ra'am MKs voted in January 2022, inside the Bennett–Lapid coalition, for a draft law with annual Haredi enlistment targets. That coalition vote sets no current stance.	Not applicable	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: service exemptions	Allow exemptions in a military-or-civilian service framework?	Likud	Not established by these sources; retained source context: "Likud chose not to respond to inquiries from ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth regarding the draft law." In July 2025, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi said the coalition was "fighting here for a historic conscription law that will conscript about 17,000 young Haredi men within three years."	Not applicable	Record evidence: Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet, Sep 16, 2026; Times of Israel, Jul 23, 2025	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: service exemptions	Allow exemptions in a military-or-civilian service framework?	Otzma Yehudit	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Party leader Ben-Gvir: "We opened dedicated tracks in the police and Border Police, with full observance of Shabbat, kashrut, prayers and Torah study, appropriate gender separation and the establishment of the ultra-Orthodox 'Avnet' company in the Border Police."	Not applicable	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: service exemptions	Allow exemptions in a military-or-civilian service framework?	Shas	Ynet's summary of its answer: "Shas acknowledges that it will no longer be possible to avoid drafting yeshiva students who have left their studies."	Stated	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: service exemptions	Allow exemptions in a military-or-civilian service framework?	UTJ	Ynet's summary: both factions "continue to oppose the enlistment of students who have dropped out of yeshivas" and oppose a universal draft law. The party "says the law it seeks to pass is intended solely to regulate the status of those who study Torah."	Stated	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: service exemptions	Allow exemptions in a military-or-civilian service framework?	Religious Zionism–Zehut	"Passing a Basic Law for Service Members under the principle of 'first in equality' — those who serve receive everything." Supports "expanding the pool of those who serve"; did not answer the question on sanctions.	Stated	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: service exemptions	Allow exemptions in a military-or-civilian service framework?	People of Israel	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Party leader Winter: "We will not join a government that does not pass, before it is formed, a law that puts an end to draft evasion and requires everyone to report for service… Full stop."	Not applicable	Source published Sep 2, 2026	Jerusalem Post	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-907373
Haredi draft: service exemptions	Allow exemptions in a military-or-civilian service framework?	Yashar!	National service for all; the "only mechanism for deferring service will be an allocation of up to 3% of each annual cohort for outstanding individuals." Eisenkot puts that at about 2,200 a year of a 70,000-person national cohort (all Israelis, not Haredim only), and would "revoke any state incentives granted to those who evade service."	Stated	Source published Sep 24, 2026	Ynet, Sep 16, 2026; Jerusalem Post, Sep 24, 2026	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-909543
Haredi draft: service exemptions	Allow exemptions in a military-or-civilian service framework?	B'Yachad	"Every citizen… will enlist in the IDF or perform national civilian service… without exemptions — that applies to Arabs and to the ultra-Orthodox alike."	Stated	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: service exemptions	Allow exemptions in a military-or-civilian service framework?	The Democrats	Not established by these sources; retained source context: "The obligation to serve the state should apply to all citizens, within a national and equal framework."	Not applicable	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: service exemptions	Allow exemptions in a military-or-civilian service framework?	Yisrael Beiteinu	"Every young man and woman at age 18 — Jews, Muslims, Christians, Druze and Circassians — will be required to perform military or civilian service. No exemptions, no quotas and no deals."	Stated	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: service exemptions	Allow exemptions in a military-or-civilian service framework?	Blue and White	"A service framework for all: every young man and woman will serve the state," Haredim, Arabs, Druze, religious and secular. The framework must pass "before the government is formed as a condition for its swearing-in"; quotas replace targets, so "only outstanding individuals will receive exemptions"; benefits go first to those who serve (translated).	Stated	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet (Hebrew)	https://www.ynet.co.il/news/elections2026/article/yokra14898966
Haredi draft: service exemptions	Allow exemptions in a military-or-civilian service framework?	Reservists–Economic	Not established by these sources; retained source context: "Every citizen will report to the induction center." Those who do not serve would face "revocation of a driver's license, a ban on leaving the country, exclusion from public-sector and government jobs," and loss of tax, housing and daycare benefits.	Not applicable	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: service exemptions	Allow exemptions in a military-or-civilian service framework?	Joint List	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Ynet reports that it opposes drafting Haredi men or any form of compulsory enlistment. The party: "sanctions should not be imposed on someone who chooses not to enlist."	Not applicable	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Haredi draft: service exemptions	Allow exemptions in a military-or-civilian service framework?	Ra'am	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Ynet reports that it opposes a draft law that would require young Arab citizens to serve in the IDF or perform civilian service, and that it declined to respond on Haredi enlistment, although three Ra'am MKs voted in January 2022, inside the Bennett–Lapid coalition, for a draft law with annual Haredi enlistment targets. That coalition vote sets no current stance.	Not applicable	Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjph72wyzx
Courts: judicial appointments	Repeal the 2025 judicial appointments law?	Likud	Declined to answer Ynet's questions, saying the party "does not participate in questionnaires." On the record: Justice Minister Yariv Levin's law removing the Israel Bar Association's two seats on the judicial selection committee and giving the coalition and the opposition a veto over Supreme Court appointments passed 67 to 1 on Mar 27, 2025, with the opposition boycotting the vote.	On the record	Legislative record, Mar 27, 2025; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet, Sep 22, 2026; Times of Israel, Mar 27, 2025	https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-law-greatly-boosting-political-control-over-judicial-appointments/
Courts: judicial appointments	Repeal the 2025 judicial appointments law?	Otzma Yehudit	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Told Ynet it was still preparing a detailed judicial platform. On the record: the Jerusalem Post reports that Ben-Gvir supported the 2023 overhaul and opposed softening it, calling the July 2023 law limiting the reasonableness standard "just the beginning." When the judicial selection law passed in March 2025, he said the government must push on with the rest of the overhaul (Times of Israel).	Not applicable	Record evidence: Source published Sep 24, 2026	Ynet, Sep 22, 2026; Jerusalem Post, Sep 24, 2026; Times of Israel, Mar 27, 2025	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-909348
Courts: judicial appointments	Repeal the 2025 judicial appointments law?	Shas	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Deri: "fundamentally reform the judicial system and return power to the people and their elected representatives." No detailed new platform.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: judicial appointments	Repeal the 2025 judicial appointments law?	UTJ	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Says the Supreme Court has accumulated excessive power and its authority needs to be reconsidered and more clearly defined.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: judicial appointments	Repeal the 2025 judicial appointments law?	Religious Zionism–Zehut	Not established by these sources; retained source context: The Supreme Court's president and deputy president chosen by a secret ballot of judges; split the attorney general's role into legal adviser and chief prosecutor; public hearings for nominees; a 61-vote override; limits on interim orders and on who may petition; laws struck down only by an expanded bench and a special majority. Zehut, Feiglin's party on the joint list, would abolish the selection committee and have voters elect justices directly.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: judicial appointments	Repeal the 2025 judicial appointments law?	People of Israel	Not established by these sources; retained source context: The balance has shifted too far toward the courts; an additional judicial tier; remove the Israel Bar Association from the selection committee; narrow the reasonableness standard.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: judicial appointments	Repeal the 2025 judicial appointments law?	Yashar!	Repeal the judge-selection law and replace it through a Basic Law; opposes an override clause; clearer rules for judicial review through a Basic Law governing the judiciary, alongside a Basic Law on legislation.	Stated	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: judicial appointments	Repeal the 2025 judicial appointments law?	B'Yachad	Formally define the powers of the Knesset, government and Supreme Court; a Basic Law on legislation setting how Basic Laws are enacted and when the court may intervene; repeal the appointments law, which would politicize the court system; the Declaration of Independence as a Basic Law.	Stated	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: judicial appointments	Repeal the 2025 judicial appointments law?	The Democrats	The urgent problem is delays, overloaded courts and a shortage of judges, not excessive judicial power; an intermediate court of appeals; a comprehensive definition of the separation of powers.	Stated	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: judicial appointments	Repeal the 2025 judicial appointments law?	Yisrael Beiteinu	A written constitution put to a national referendum; amendments would need at least 80 of the Knesset's 120 members.	Stated	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: judicial appointments	Repeal the 2025 judicial appointments law?	Blue and White	The judiciary holds too much power; regulate the Basic Laws more clearly while limiting the Supreme Court's ability to intervene in government decisions; more oversight of prosecutors; a stronger Knesset role in overseeing the executive.	Stated	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: judicial appointments	Repeal the 2025 judicial appointments law?	Reservists–Economic	Not established by these sources; retained source context: First a Basic Law on legislation; an override only with more than 72 lawmakers; narrow, not abolish, the reasonableness standard; at least 61 votes to enact a Basic Law.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: judicial appointments	Repeal the 2025 judicial appointments law?	Joint List	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Supports reforms that strengthen democratic protections and safeguard the rights of all citizens; an appointment mechanism that preserves judicial independence.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: judicial appointments	Repeal the 2025 judicial appointments law?	Ra'am	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Declined to give a current position; in 2023 it opposed the law abolishing the reasonableness standard and other measures to shift power from the courts.	Not applicable	Historical vote, not a current answer, 2023; reported Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: legislative override	Should the Knesset be able to reenact a law struck down by the Supreme Court?	Likud	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Declined to answer Ynet's questions, saying the party "does not participate in questionnaires." On the record: Justice Minister Yariv Levin's law removing the Israel Bar Association's two seats on the judicial selection committee and giving the coalition and the opposition a veto over Supreme Court appointments passed 67 to 1 on Mar 27, 2025, with the opposition boycotting the vote.	Not applicable	Legislative record, Mar 27, 2025; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet, Sep 22, 2026; Times of Israel, Mar 27, 2025	https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-law-greatly-boosting-political-control-over-judicial-appointments/
Courts: legislative override	Should the Knesset be able to reenact a law struck down by the Supreme Court?	Otzma Yehudit	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Told Ynet it was still preparing a detailed judicial platform. On the record: the Jerusalem Post reports that Ben-Gvir supported the 2023 overhaul and opposed softening it, calling the July 2023 law limiting the reasonableness standard "just the beginning." When the judicial selection law passed in March 2025, he said the government must push on with the rest of the overhaul (Times of Israel).	Not applicable	Record evidence: Source published Sep 24, 2026	Ynet, Sep 22, 2026; Jerusalem Post, Sep 24, 2026; Times of Israel, Mar 27, 2025	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-909348
Courts: legislative override	Should the Knesset be able to reenact a law struck down by the Supreme Court?	Shas	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Deri: "fundamentally reform the judicial system and return power to the people and their elected representatives." No detailed new platform.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: legislative override	Should the Knesset be able to reenact a law struck down by the Supreme Court?	UTJ	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Says the Supreme Court has accumulated excessive power and its authority needs to be reconsidered and more clearly defined.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: legislative override	Should the Knesset be able to reenact a law struck down by the Supreme Court?	Religious Zionism–Zehut	The Supreme Court's president and deputy president chosen by a secret ballot of judges; split the attorney general's role into legal adviser and chief prosecutor; public hearings for nominees; a 61-vote override; limits on interim orders and on who may petition; laws struck down only by an expanded bench and a special majority. Zehut, Feiglin's party on the joint list, would abolish the selection committee and have voters elect justices directly.	Stated	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: legislative override	Should the Knesset be able to reenact a law struck down by the Supreme Court?	People of Israel	Not established by these sources; retained source context: The balance has shifted too far toward the courts; an additional judicial tier; remove the Israel Bar Association from the selection committee; narrow the reasonableness standard.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: legislative override	Should the Knesset be able to reenact a law struck down by the Supreme Court?	Yashar!	Repeal the judge-selection law and replace it through a Basic Law; opposes an override clause; clearer rules for judicial review through a Basic Law governing the judiciary, alongside a Basic Law on legislation.	Stated	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: legislative override	Should the Knesset be able to reenact a law struck down by the Supreme Court?	B'Yachad	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Formally define the powers of the Knesset, government and Supreme Court; a Basic Law on legislation setting how Basic Laws are enacted and when the court may intervene; repeal the appointments law, which would politicize the court system; the Declaration of Independence as a Basic Law.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: legislative override	Should the Knesset be able to reenact a law struck down by the Supreme Court?	The Democrats	Not established by these sources; retained source context: The urgent problem is delays, overloaded courts and a shortage of judges, not excessive judicial power; an intermediate court of appeals; a comprehensive definition of the separation of powers.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: legislative override	Should the Knesset be able to reenact a law struck down by the Supreme Court?	Yisrael Beiteinu	A written constitution put to a national referendum; amendments would need at least 80 of the Knesset's 120 members.	Stated	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: legislative override	Should the Knesset be able to reenact a law struck down by the Supreme Court?	Blue and White	Not established by these sources; retained source context: The judiciary holds too much power; regulate the Basic Laws more clearly while limiting the Supreme Court's ability to intervene in government decisions; more oversight of prosecutors; a stronger Knesset role in overseeing the executive.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: legislative override	Should the Knesset be able to reenact a law struck down by the Supreme Court?	Reservists–Economic	First a Basic Law on legislation; an override only with more than 72 lawmakers; narrow, not abolish, the reasonableness standard; at least 61 votes to enact a Basic Law.	Stated	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: legislative override	Should the Knesset be able to reenact a law struck down by the Supreme Court?	Joint List	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Supports reforms that strengthen democratic protections and safeguard the rights of all citizens; an appointment mechanism that preserves judicial independence.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: legislative override	Should the Knesset be able to reenact a law struck down by the Supreme Court?	Ra'am	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Declined to give a current position; in 2023 it opposed the law abolishing the reasonableness standard and other measures to shift power from the courts.	Not applicable	Historical vote, not a current answer, 2023; reported Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: reasonableness review	Narrow the reasonableness standard while retaining it?	Likud	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Declined to answer Ynet's questions, saying the party "does not participate in questionnaires." On the record: Justice Minister Yariv Levin's law removing the Israel Bar Association's two seats on the judicial selection committee and giving the coalition and the opposition a veto over Supreme Court appointments passed 67 to 1 on Mar 27, 2025, with the opposition boycotting the vote.	Not applicable	Legislative record, Mar 27, 2025; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet, Sep 22, 2026; Times of Israel, Mar 27, 2025	https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-law-greatly-boosting-political-control-over-judicial-appointments/
Courts: reasonableness review	Narrow the reasonableness standard while retaining it?	Otzma Yehudit	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Told Ynet it was still preparing a detailed judicial platform. On the record: the Jerusalem Post reports that Ben-Gvir supported the 2023 overhaul and opposed softening it, calling the July 2023 law limiting the reasonableness standard "just the beginning." When the judicial selection law passed in March 2025, he said the government must push on with the rest of the overhaul (Times of Israel).	Not applicable	Record evidence: Source published Sep 24, 2026	Ynet, Sep 22, 2026; Jerusalem Post, Sep 24, 2026; Times of Israel, Mar 27, 2025	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-909348
Courts: reasonableness review	Narrow the reasonableness standard while retaining it?	Shas	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Deri: "fundamentally reform the judicial system and return power to the people and their elected representatives." No detailed new platform.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: reasonableness review	Narrow the reasonableness standard while retaining it?	UTJ	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Says the Supreme Court has accumulated excessive power and its authority needs to be reconsidered and more clearly defined.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: reasonableness review	Narrow the reasonableness standard while retaining it?	Religious Zionism–Zehut	Not established by these sources; retained source context: The Supreme Court's president and deputy president chosen by a secret ballot of judges; split the attorney general's role into legal adviser and chief prosecutor; public hearings for nominees; a 61-vote override; limits on interim orders and on who may petition; laws struck down only by an expanded bench and a special majority. Zehut, Feiglin's party on the joint list, would abolish the selection committee and have voters elect justices directly.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: reasonableness review	Narrow the reasonableness standard while retaining it?	People of Israel	The balance has shifted too far toward the courts; an additional judicial tier; remove the Israel Bar Association from the selection committee; narrow the reasonableness standard.	Stated	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: reasonableness review	Narrow the reasonableness standard while retaining it?	Yashar!	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Repeal the judge-selection law and replace it through a Basic Law; opposes an override clause; clearer rules for judicial review through a Basic Law governing the judiciary, alongside a Basic Law on legislation.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: reasonableness review	Narrow the reasonableness standard while retaining it?	B'Yachad	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Formally define the powers of the Knesset, government and Supreme Court; a Basic Law on legislation setting how Basic Laws are enacted and when the court may intervene; repeal the appointments law, which would politicize the court system; the Declaration of Independence as a Basic Law.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: reasonableness review	Narrow the reasonableness standard while retaining it?	The Democrats	Not established by these sources; retained source context: The urgent problem is delays, overloaded courts and a shortage of judges, not excessive judicial power; an intermediate court of appeals; a comprehensive definition of the separation of powers.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: reasonableness review	Narrow the reasonableness standard while retaining it?	Yisrael Beiteinu	Not established by these sources; retained source context: A written constitution put to a national referendum; amendments would need at least 80 of the Knesset's 120 members.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: reasonableness review	Narrow the reasonableness standard while retaining it?	Blue and White	Not established by these sources; retained source context: The judiciary holds too much power; regulate the Basic Laws more clearly while limiting the Supreme Court's ability to intervene in government decisions; more oversight of prosecutors; a stronger Knesset role in overseeing the executive.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: reasonableness review	Narrow the reasonableness standard while retaining it?	Reservists–Economic	First a Basic Law on legislation; an override only with more than 72 lawmakers; narrow, not abolish, the reasonableness standard; at least 61 votes to enact a Basic Law.	Stated	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: reasonableness review	Narrow the reasonableness standard while retaining it?	Joint List	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Supports reforms that strengthen democratic protections and safeguard the rights of all citizens; an appointment mechanism that preserves judicial independence.	Not applicable	Party questionnaire answer, Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
Courts: reasonableness review	Narrow the reasonableness standard while retaining it?	Ra'am	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Declined to give a current position; in 2023 it opposed the law abolishing the reasonableness standard and other measures to shift power from the courts.	Not applicable	Historical vote, not a current answer, 2023; reported Sep 22, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hkcjtk1cme
The October 7 inquiry	Who should investigate October 7?	Likud	No official response. Likud "later sought to advance a private bill creating an alternative body described as a 'national' commission, but the effort was not completed before the end of the Knesset term" (Ynet's account).	On the record	Record evidence: Source published Oct 4, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1sz8wyimx
The October 7 inquiry	Who should investigate October 7?	Otzma Yehudit	Declined Ynet's survey. On the record: when the cabinet set up a ministerial panel to shape its own Oct 7 inquiry instead of a state commission, Ben-Gvir, a member of the panel, said "the framework must be national, without people from the legal system; those sitting on the bench are among the investigated" (translated).	On the record	Record evidence: Source published Nov 17, 2025	Ynet, Oct 4, 2026; Mako (Hebrew), Nov 17, 2025	https://www.mako.co.il/news-diplomatic/2025_q4/Article-f713e4147839a91027.htm
The October 7 inquiry	Who should investigate October 7?	Shas	Declined Ynet's survey. On the record: backed the coalition's bill for an Oct 7 panel appointed through the Knesset, not a state commission, which passed its first reading 59 to 0 on Jul 7, 2026, with the opposition boycotting.	On the record	Record evidence: Source published Jul 7, 2026	Ynet, Oct 4, 2026; Times of Israel, Jul 7, 2026	https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-controversial-politically-appointed-oct-7-probe-in-1st-reading/
The October 7 inquiry	Who should investigate October 7?	UTJ	Declined Ynet's survey. On the record: backed the coalition's bill for an Oct 7 panel appointed through the Knesset, not a state commission, which passed its first reading 59 to 0 on Jul 7, 2026, with the opposition boycotting.	On the record	Record evidence: Source published Jul 7, 2026	Ynet, Oct 4, 2026; Times of Israel, Jul 7, 2026	https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-controversial-politically-appointed-oct-7-probe-in-1st-reading/
The October 7 inquiry	Who should investigate October 7?	Religious Zionism–Zehut	Religious Zionism: "supports establishing a national, independent, genuine and fair commission of inquiry... We will under no circumstances support a 'state' commission of inquiry..." Zehut, its list partner: "a neutral commission with unlimited powers... The coalition and opposition will appoint its members equally."	Stated	Source published Oct 4, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1sz8wyimx
The October 7 inquiry	Who should investigate October 7?	People of Israel	"Immediately upon the establishment of the next government, a commission of inquiry will be formed... a secret vote in the new Knesset to appoint the commission's chair and deputy chair, retired judges who will select the remaining members of the commission."	Stated	Source published Oct 4, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1sz8wyimx
The October 7 inquiry	Who should investigate October 7?	Yashar!	"The first decision of our government will be to establish a state commission of inquiry into the Oct. 7 massacre. The commission will be established in accordance with Section 1 of the Commissions of Inquiry Law, 1968."	Stated	Source published Oct 4, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1sz8wyimx
The October 7 inquiry	Who should investigate October 7?	B'Yachad	"We will establish a state commission of inquiry in accordance with the law within the first five minutes of the first government meeting, on the day the government is sworn in."	Stated	Source published Oct 4, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1sz8wyimx
The October 7 inquiry	Who should investigate October 7?	The Democrats	"Establishing a state commission of inquiry will be the first decision the party advances in the next government... The commission's members will be appointed by the president of the Supreme Court, as required under the Commissions of Inquiry Law, 1968."	Stated	Source published Oct 4, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1sz8wyimx
The October 7 inquiry	Who should investigate October 7?	Yisrael Beiteinu	"We support establishing a state commission of inquiry exactly according to the existing law in the State of Israel. This will be the first decision we make in the government we establish."	Stated	Source published Oct 4, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1sz8wyimx
The October 7 inquiry	Who should investigate October 7?	Blue and White	"Blue and White has supported and continues to support establishing an independent and impartial state commission of inquiry into Oct. 7... the current mechanism is a good one."	Stated	Source published Oct 4, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1sz8wyimx
The October 7 inquiry	Who should investigate October 7?	Reservists–Economic	"We support a state commission of inquiry. It is preferable to reach broad agreement on its composition. Who should appoint it? The Supreme Court, with a preference for Sohlberg."	Stated	Source published Oct 4, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1sz8wyimx
The October 7 inquiry	Who should investigate October 7?	Joint List	"We support establishing a state commission of inquiry under existing law, headed by a Supreme Court justice and appointed by the president of the Supreme Court." Wants its mandate to include "the policies of occupation, blockade and rejection of peace under Netanyahu governments."	Stated	Source published Oct 4, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1sz8wyimx
The October 7 inquiry	Who should investigate October 7?	Ra'am	A commission "is not currently at the center of Ra'am's agenda," but "there is a need for a comprehensive, independent and impartial investigation of the events of Oct. 7."	Stated	Source published Oct 4, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1sz8wyimx
West Bank and annexation	Should Israel annex West Bank land?	Likud	Likud MK Dan Illouz co-sponsored the July 2025 non-binding Knesset motion calling for sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, which passed 71 to 13, and Likud ministers led by Yariv Levin wrote to Netanyahu that it was "the time to approve in government a decision to apply sovereignty." On the binding bills of October 2025 all but one Likud MK stayed away, and the party called them "another provocation by the opposition aimed at damaging our relations with the United States… True sovereignty will be achieved not through a showy law for the record, but through proper work on the ground."	On the record	Record evidence: Source published Oct 22, 2025	Times of Israel, Jul 23, 2025; Ynet, Jun 2025; Times of Israel and CBS News, Oct 22, 2025	https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-west-bank-annexation-bills-trump-objection-vance-visit/
West Bank and annexation	Should Israel annex West Bank land?	Otzma Yehudit	"Apply full Israeli sovereignty, dismantle the Palestinian Authority of its assets and weapons" and "encourage voluntary migration from Judea and Samaria and Gaza"; new communities in all parts of the territory; of outposts: "We will regularize them."	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
West Bank and annexation	Should Israel annex West Bank land?	Shas	Opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state; says that, as one of the "founders of the right-wing bloc," it has supported initiatives promoted by Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit; per Ynet, does not make West Bank settlement policy a central campaign issue. Its MKs voted for the July 2025 non-binding motion calling for sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, which passed 71 to 13, and, like Likud's, were absent from the October 2025 vote on the binding bill (Times of Israel).	On the record	Record evidence: Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet, Sept 30, 2026; Times of Israel, Jul 23 and Oct 22, 2025	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
West Bank and annexation	Should Israel annex West Bank land?	UTJ	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Gave no unified position. Ynet reports that Agudat Yisrael generally leans further right, Degel HaTorah takes a more moderate position, and neither makes the issue central to its campaign. The votes show the same split: both factions backed the July 2025 non-binding sovereignty motion, but UTJ split on Maoz's binding bill in October 2025. Agudat Yisrael voted for it, by the Times of Israel's account to highlight the government's hypocrisy; Degel HaTorah voted against, saying sovereignty proposals "at this time" put Israel in conflict with the United States.	Not applicable	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet, Sept 30, 2026; Times of Israel, Jul 23, 2025; Times of Israel, Oct 22, 2025	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
West Bank and annexation	Should Israel annex West Bank land?	Religious Zionism–Zehut	Says it "eliminated the idea of a Palestinian state"; supports "applying full Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria."	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
West Bank and annexation	Should Israel annex West Bank land?	People of Israel	Amcha Yisrael: "A Palestinian state will never be established alongside us"; "apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria."	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
West Bank and annexation	Should Israel annex West Bank land?	Yashar!	A Palestinian state "is not on the agenda"; "strengthening the settlement blocs and establishing new communities legally"; "Israel has no interest in assuming responsibility for the civilian lives of some 2 million Palestinians."	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
West Bank and annexation	Should Israel annex West Bank land?	B'Yachad	"Oppose a Palestinian state and the transfer of territory"; "Area C is viewed as a future sovereign part of the State of Israel."	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
West Bank and annexation	Should Israel annex West Bank land?	The Democrats	"We must strive for separation as part of a regional move" with the United States; "We will evacuate illegal outposts that create points of friction."	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
West Bank and annexation	Should Israel annex West Bank land?	Yisrael Beiteinu	"We support applying Israeli sovereignty to Area C"; "advancing construction in the E1 area"; "Thirty-three years after the Oslo Accords, it is clear that the experiment failed."	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
West Bank and annexation	Should Israel annex West Bank land?	Blue and White	"Strengthening settlement in Judea and Samaria, with an emphasis on the Jordan Valley…"; per Ynet, a framework similar to the Trump plan that would not require evacuating settlements.	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
West Bank and annexation	Should Israel annex West Bank land?	Reservists–Economic	"The party supports sovereignty through actions, not words"; "The strategy is to seize commanding terrain and agricultural land."	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
West Bank and annexation	Should Israel annex West Bank land?	Joint List	"All settlements… must be evacuated immediately and without delay"; "The occupation is the root of all evil"; asked that the question say "the occupied West Bank."	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
West Bank and annexation	Should Israel annex West Bank land?	Ra'am	Per Ynet, supports a negotiated two-state solution, with a Palestinian state alongside Israel; opposes extending Israeli sovereignty.	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
Religion and state: civil marriage	Allow a civil marriage option inside Israel?	Likud	Not said publicly: Has not said where it stands on marriage or conversion. On marriage its coalition deal with UTJ keeps the religious status quo, but Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana of Likud voted for a civil marriage bill on Dec 24, 2025, and Likud MK Dan Illouz defended him. On Shabbat transport it told Ynet it wants "to connect Israel on the six working days while keeping Shabbat," holding to the status quo since the state's founding (translated). Its 2022 coalition deal with Religious Zionism recognizes only conversions under the Orthodox Chief Rabbinate, and its government passed the Shas law restoring the Rabbinate's exclusive control of kosher certification, 46 to 41, on Jul 15, 2026.	Not said publicly (unstated)	Source published Jul 15, 2026	Times of Israel, Jul 15, 2026; Ynet (Hebrew), Aug 31, 2026; Times of Israel, Dec 28, 2022	https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-law-restoring-chief-rabbinates-monopoly-over-kosher-certification/
Religion and state: civil marriage	Allow a civil marriage option inside Israel?	Otzma Yehudit	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Itamar Ben-Gvir in 2022: "The state is Jewish; marriages should be according to the law of Moses and Israel" (translated). Its published platform says nothing on marriage, conversion or Shabbat. Its MK Limor Son Har-Melech sponsored the July 2026 law allowing gender-segregated graduate programs.	Not applicable	Record evidence: Source published Sep 7, 2022	Arutz Sheva (Hebrew), Sep 7, 2022; Times of Israel, Jul 16, 2026	https://www.inn.co.il/news/576700
Religion and state: civil marriage	Allow a civil marriage option inside Israel?	Shas	Jerusalem Post summary of Shas and UTJ: "They have firmly opposed expanding alternatives to religious law, including civil marriage"; on conversion they "favor keeping the authority to do so within the Orthodox religious establishment"; they "oppose changes that would expand non-Orthodox forms of worship at the Western Wall." Shas championed the July 2026 law returning kosher certification to the Chief Rabbinate (Times of Israel).	Stated	Secondary policy summary, Sep 10, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Jerusalem Post: Shas/UTJ policy summary	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-907982
Religion and state: civil marriage	Allow a civil marriage option inside Israel?	UTJ	Same positions as Shas in the Jerusalem Post summary. MK Moshe Gafni, sponsor of the Torah study Basic Law: "This Basic Law will serve as the state's moral compass."	Stated	Secondary policy summary, Sep 10, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Jerusalem Post: Shas/UTJ policy summary	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-907982
Religion and state: civil marriage	Allow a civil marriage option inside Israel?	Religious Zionism–Zehut	Not established by these sources; retained source context: On Shabbat transport, Religious Zionism told Ynet it opposes any change, saying that keeping Shabbat in public life expresses Israel's character as a Jewish state (Ynet's summary, translated). Its 2022 coalition deal provides that "only conversions performed by the state conversion court under the auspices of the Orthodox Chief Rabbinate will be granted state recognition" (Times of Israel).	Not applicable	Source published Aug 31, 2026	Ynet (Hebrew), Aug 31, 2026; Times of Israel, Dec 28, 2022	https://www.ynet.co.il/news/elections2026/article/yokra14883243
Religion and state: civil marriage	Allow a civil marriage option inside Israel?	People of Israel	Not established by these sources; retained source context: No position found on marriage, conversion, Shabbat or the Rabbinate. The party's founding principles call for "a state where Judaism invites and does not coerce, includes and does not dictate" (translated).	Not applicable	evidence date unavailable (Accessed Oct 5, 2026)	People of Israel, founding principles (Hebrew, undated)	https://amchaisrael.co.il/foundations
Religion and state: civil marriage	Allow a civil marriage option inside Israel?	Yashar!	The Jewish Chronicle's summary: "a secular party, but not anti-religious" that "supports civil marriage, divorce and same-sex marriage," with a "'live and let live' approach to Shabbat observance, devolving decisions to municipalities." Eisenkot (Jerusalem Post, Sep 24, 2026): "I am not religious, but I grew up in a traditional family and have profound respect for Judaism and tradition."	Stated	Source published Oct 4, 2026	The Jewish Chronicle (Oct 4, 2026); Jerusalem Post (Sep 24, 2026)	https://www.thejc.com/news/israel/israel-election-yashar-party-eisenkoft-chance-winning-netanyahu-likud-f0jv6m9n
Religion and state: civil marriage	Allow a civil marriage option inside Israel?	B'Yachad	Lapid: "In the State of Israel, there should be a parallel civil marriage option for anyone who wants it," with legislation on equal rights for every couple sought within the first 100 days of the next government (Sep 15, 2026). Bennett, Apr 20, 2026, before the B'Yachad merger: "We should allow cities to choose whether they want public transportation on Shabbat."	Stated	Source published Sep 15, 2026	Jerusalem Post (Lapid, Sep 15, 2026; Bennett, Apr 20, 2026)	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-908711
Religion and state: civil marriage	Allow a civil marriage option inside Israel?	The Democrats	"Promote civil marriage"; "promote the operation of public transport on Shabbat in a limited format in secular localities"; "extend recognition of conversion to other religious bodies in addition to the Chief Rabbinate."	Stated	Source published 2026	Israel Democracy Institute, party page	https://en.idi.org.il/israeli-elections-and-parties/parties/the-democrats/
Religion and state: civil marriage	Allow a civil marriage option inside Israel?	Yisrael Beiteinu	"We will demand the implementation of civil marriage and divorce options within Israel"; "Tel Aviv will not impose Shabbat transportation on Bnei Brak, and Bnei Brak will not impose its way of life on Tel Aviv"; the Western Wall compromise as drafted by Avichai Mandelblit and Natan Sharansky.	Stated	Source published Dec 1, 2025	Ynet, five-point pledge	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1cr1ogzzl
Religion and state: civil marriage	Allow a civil marriage option inside Israel?	Blue and White	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Benny Gantz backs public transport on Shabbat as part of handing powers to local authorities, which would set routes and frequency (Ynet, translated). No 2026 statement on marriage found. In 2019 it pledged to "legislate the partnership covenant," a civil union for couples who want one, while calling marriage by Jewish tradition "the main road of the Jewish people" (translated).	Not applicable	Source published Aug 31, 2026	Ynet (Hebrew), Aug 31, 2026; Ynet (Hebrew), Apr 7, 2019	https://www.ynet.co.il/news/elections2026/article/yokra14883243
Religion and state: civil marriage	Allow a civil marriage option inside Israel?	Reservists–Economic	Not established by these sources; retained source context: No position found for the list. Yoaz Hendel, as communications minister in 2021: "We must provide an alternative for those unable to marry" (translated).	Not applicable	Source published Sep 12, 2021	Arutz Sheva	https://www.inn.co.il/news/504642
Religion and state: civil marriage	Allow a civil marriage option inside Israel?	Joint List	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Told Ynet it supports urban and intercity public transport on Shabbat, including the airport and hospitals, "as a basic and equal service for the whole population" (translated). No joint 2026 position on marriage or conversion found. Hadash's platform, as quoted in 2019, calls for "separation of religion from state" and civil marriage and divorce (translated).	Not applicable	Source published Aug 31, 2026	Ynet (Hebrew), Aug 31, 2026; Zman Yisrael, Sep 11, 2019	https://www.ynet.co.il/news/elections2026/article/yokra14883243
Religion and state: civil marriage	Allow a civil marriage option inside Israel?	Ra'am	Not established by these sources; retained source context: No position found on marriage, conversion or Shabbat. Mansour Abbas, on cutting the party's ties with its religious council: "Ra'am today is moving in the direction of being a completely civic party, with separate institutions."	Not applicable	Source published Dec 7, 2025	Times of Israel	https://www.timesofisrael.com/raam-leader-says-party-will-cut-ties-with-religious-council-become-completely-civic/
Religion and state: Shabbat transport	Allow public transport on Shabbat through local choice?	Likud	Not said publicly: Has not said where it stands on marriage or conversion. On marriage its coalition deal with UTJ keeps the religious status quo, but Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana of Likud voted for a civil marriage bill on Dec 24, 2025, and Likud MK Dan Illouz defended him. On Shabbat transport it told Ynet it wants "to connect Israel on the six working days while keeping Shabbat," holding to the status quo since the state's founding (translated). Its 2022 coalition deal with Religious Zionism recognizes only conversions under the Orthodox Chief Rabbinate, and its government passed the Shas law restoring the Rabbinate's exclusive control of kosher certification, 46 to 41, on Jul 15, 2026.	Not said publicly (unstated)	Source published Jul 15, 2026	Times of Israel, Jul 15, 2026; Ynet (Hebrew), Aug 31, 2026; Times of Israel, Dec 28, 2022	https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-law-restoring-chief-rabbinates-monopoly-over-kosher-certification/
Religion and state: Shabbat transport	Allow public transport on Shabbat through local choice?	Otzma Yehudit	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Itamar Ben-Gvir in 2022: "The state is Jewish; marriages should be according to the law of Moses and Israel" (translated). Its published platform says nothing on marriage, conversion or Shabbat. Its MK Limor Son Har-Melech sponsored the July 2026 law allowing gender-segregated graduate programs.	Not applicable	Record evidence: Source published Sep 7, 2022	Arutz Sheva (Hebrew), Sep 7, 2022; Times of Israel, Jul 16, 2026	https://www.inn.co.il/news/576700
Religion and state: Shabbat transport	Allow public transport on Shabbat through local choice?	Shas	Jerusalem Post summary of Shas and UTJ: "They have firmly opposed expanding alternatives to religious law, including civil marriage"; on conversion they "favor keeping the authority to do so within the Orthodox religious establishment"; they "oppose changes that would expand non-Orthodox forms of worship at the Western Wall." Shas championed the July 2026 law returning kosher certification to the Chief Rabbinate (Times of Israel).	Stated	Secondary policy summary, Sep 10, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Jerusalem Post: Shas/UTJ policy summary	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-907982
Religion and state: Shabbat transport	Allow public transport on Shabbat through local choice?	UTJ	Same positions as Shas in the Jerusalem Post summary. MK Moshe Gafni, sponsor of the Torah study Basic Law: "This Basic Law will serve as the state's moral compass."	Stated	Secondary policy summary, Sep 10, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Jerusalem Post: Shas/UTJ policy summary	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-907982
Religion and state: Shabbat transport	Allow public transport on Shabbat through local choice?	Religious Zionism–Zehut	On Shabbat transport, Religious Zionism told Ynet it opposes any change, saying that keeping Shabbat in public life expresses Israel's character as a Jewish state (Ynet's summary, translated). Its 2022 coalition deal provides that "only conversions performed by the state conversion court under the auspices of the Orthodox Chief Rabbinate will be granted state recognition" (Times of Israel).	Stated	Source published Aug 31, 2026	Ynet (Hebrew), Aug 31, 2026; Times of Israel, Dec 28, 2022	https://www.ynet.co.il/news/elections2026/article/yokra14883243
Religion and state: Shabbat transport	Allow public transport on Shabbat through local choice?	People of Israel	Not established by these sources; retained source context: No position found on marriage, conversion, Shabbat or the Rabbinate. The party's founding principles call for "a state where Judaism invites and does not coerce, includes and does not dictate" (translated).	Not applicable	evidence date unavailable (Accessed Oct 5, 2026)	People of Israel, founding principles (Hebrew, undated)	https://amchaisrael.co.il/foundations
Religion and state: Shabbat transport	Allow public transport on Shabbat through local choice?	Yashar!	The Jewish Chronicle's summary: "a secular party, but not anti-religious" that "supports civil marriage, divorce and same-sex marriage," with a "'live and let live' approach to Shabbat observance, devolving decisions to municipalities." Eisenkot (Jerusalem Post, Sep 24, 2026): "I am not religious, but I grew up in a traditional family and have profound respect for Judaism and tradition."	Stated	Source published Oct 4, 2026	The Jewish Chronicle (Oct 4, 2026); Jerusalem Post (Sep 24, 2026)	https://www.thejc.com/news/israel/israel-election-yashar-party-eisenkoft-chance-winning-netanyahu-likud-f0jv6m9n
Religion and state: Shabbat transport	Allow public transport on Shabbat through local choice?	B'Yachad	Lapid: "In the State of Israel, there should be a parallel civil marriage option for anyone who wants it," with legislation on equal rights for every couple sought within the first 100 days of the next government (Sep 15, 2026). Bennett, Apr 20, 2026, before the B'Yachad merger: "We should allow cities to choose whether they want public transportation on Shabbat."	Stated	Leader statement before the joint list, Apr 20, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Jerusalem Post (Lapid, Sep 15, 2026; Bennett, Apr 20, 2026)	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-908711
Religion and state: Shabbat transport	Allow public transport on Shabbat through local choice?	The Democrats	"Promote civil marriage"; "promote the operation of public transport on Shabbat in a limited format in secular localities"; "extend recognition of conversion to other religious bodies in addition to the Chief Rabbinate."	Stated	Source published 2026	Israel Democracy Institute, party page	https://en.idi.org.il/israeli-elections-and-parties/parties/the-democrats/
Religion and state: Shabbat transport	Allow public transport on Shabbat through local choice?	Yisrael Beiteinu	"We will demand the implementation of civil marriage and divorce options within Israel"; "Tel Aviv will not impose Shabbat transportation on Bnei Brak, and Bnei Brak will not impose its way of life on Tel Aviv"; the Western Wall compromise as drafted by Avichai Mandelblit and Natan Sharansky.	Stated	Source published Dec 1, 2025	Ynet, five-point pledge	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1cr1ogzzl
Religion and state: Shabbat transport	Allow public transport on Shabbat through local choice?	Blue and White	Benny Gantz backs public transport on Shabbat as part of handing powers to local authorities, which would set routes and frequency (Ynet, translated). No 2026 statement on marriage found. In 2019 it pledged to "legislate the partnership covenant," a civil union for couples who want one, while calling marriage by Jewish tradition "the main road of the Jewish people" (translated).	Stated	Source published Aug 31, 2026	Ynet (Hebrew), Aug 31, 2026; Ynet (Hebrew), Apr 7, 2019	https://www.ynet.co.il/news/elections2026/article/yokra14883243
Religion and state: Shabbat transport	Allow public transport on Shabbat through local choice?	Reservists–Economic	Not established by these sources; retained source context: No position found for the list. Yoaz Hendel, as communications minister in 2021: "We must provide an alternative for those unable to marry" (translated).	Not applicable	Source published Sep 12, 2021	Arutz Sheva	https://www.inn.co.il/news/504642
Religion and state: Shabbat transport	Allow public transport on Shabbat through local choice?	Joint List	Told Ynet it supports urban and intercity public transport on Shabbat, including the airport and hospitals, "as a basic and equal service for the whole population" (translated). No joint 2026 position on marriage or conversion found. Hadash's platform, as quoted in 2019, calls for "separation of religion from state" and civil marriage and divorce (translated).	Stated	Source published Aug 31, 2026	Ynet (Hebrew), Aug 31, 2026; Zman Yisrael, Sep 11, 2019	https://www.ynet.co.il/news/elections2026/article/yokra14883243
Religion and state: Shabbat transport	Allow public transport on Shabbat through local choice?	Ra'am	Not established by these sources; retained source context: No position found on marriage, conversion or Shabbat. Mansour Abbas, on cutting the party's ties with its religious council: "Ra'am today is moving in the direction of being a completely civic party, with separate institutions."	Not applicable	Source published Dec 7, 2025	Times of Israel	https://www.timesofisrael.com/raam-leader-says-party-will-cut-ties-with-religious-council-become-completely-civic/
Religion and state: conversion	Recognize conversion beyond the Orthodox religious establishment?	Likud	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Has not said where it stands on marriage or conversion. On marriage its coalition deal with UTJ keeps the religious status quo, but Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana of Likud voted for a civil marriage bill on Dec 24, 2025, and Likud MK Dan Illouz defended him. On Shabbat transport it told Ynet it wants "to connect Israel on the six working days while keeping Shabbat," holding to the status quo since the state's founding (translated). Its 2022 coalition deal with Religious Zionism recognizes only conversions under the Orthodox Chief Rabbinate, and its government passed the Shas law restoring the Rabbinate's exclusive control of kosher certification, 46 to 41, on Jul 15, 2026.	Not applicable	Source published Jul 15, 2026	Times of Israel, Jul 15, 2026; Ynet (Hebrew), Aug 31, 2026; Times of Israel, Dec 28, 2022	https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-law-restoring-chief-rabbinates-monopoly-over-kosher-certification/
Religion and state: conversion	Recognize conversion beyond the Orthodox religious establishment?	Otzma Yehudit	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Itamar Ben-Gvir in 2022: "The state is Jewish; marriages should be according to the law of Moses and Israel" (translated). Its published platform says nothing on marriage, conversion or Shabbat. Its MK Limor Son Har-Melech sponsored the July 2026 law allowing gender-segregated graduate programs.	Not applicable	Record evidence: Source published Sep 7, 2022	Arutz Sheva (Hebrew), Sep 7, 2022; Times of Israel, Jul 16, 2026	https://www.inn.co.il/news/576700
Religion and state: conversion	Recognize conversion beyond the Orthodox religious establishment?	Shas	Jerusalem Post summary of Shas and UTJ: "They have firmly opposed expanding alternatives to religious law, including civil marriage"; on conversion they "favor keeping the authority to do so within the Orthodox religious establishment"; they "oppose changes that would expand non-Orthodox forms of worship at the Western Wall." Shas championed the July 2026 law returning kosher certification to the Chief Rabbinate (Times of Israel).	Stated	Secondary policy summary, Sep 10, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Jerusalem Post: Shas/UTJ policy summary	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-907982
Religion and state: conversion	Recognize conversion beyond the Orthodox religious establishment?	UTJ	Same positions as Shas in the Jerusalem Post summary. MK Moshe Gafni, sponsor of the Torah study Basic Law: "This Basic Law will serve as the state's moral compass."	Stated	Secondary policy summary, Sep 10, 2026; checked 2026-10-05	Jerusalem Post: Shas/UTJ policy summary	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-907982
Religion and state: conversion	Recognize conversion beyond the Orthodox religious establishment?	Religious Zionism–Zehut	On Shabbat transport, Religious Zionism told Ynet it opposes any change, saying that keeping Shabbat in public life expresses Israel's character as a Jewish state (Ynet's summary, translated). Its 2022 coalition deal provides that "only conversions performed by the state conversion court under the auspices of the Orthodox Chief Rabbinate will be granted state recognition" (Times of Israel).	Stated	Source published Aug 31, 2026	Ynet (Hebrew), Aug 31, 2026; Times of Israel, Dec 28, 2022	https://www.ynet.co.il/news/elections2026/article/yokra14883243
Religion and state: conversion	Recognize conversion beyond the Orthodox religious establishment?	People of Israel	Not established by these sources; retained source context: No position found on marriage, conversion, Shabbat or the Rabbinate. The party's founding principles call for "a state where Judaism invites and does not coerce, includes and does not dictate" (translated).	Not applicable	evidence date unavailable (Accessed Oct 5, 2026)	People of Israel, founding principles (Hebrew, undated)	https://amchaisrael.co.il/foundations
Religion and state: conversion	Recognize conversion beyond the Orthodox religious establishment?	Yashar!	Not established by these sources; retained source context: The Jewish Chronicle's summary: "a secular party, but not anti-religious" that "supports civil marriage, divorce and same-sex marriage," with a "'live and let live' approach to Shabbat observance, devolving decisions to municipalities." Eisenkot (Jerusalem Post, Sep 24, 2026): "I am not religious, but I grew up in a traditional family and have profound respect for Judaism and tradition."	Not applicable	Source published Oct 4, 2026	The Jewish Chronicle (Oct 4, 2026); Jerusalem Post (Sep 24, 2026)	https://www.thejc.com/news/israel/israel-election-yashar-party-eisenkoft-chance-winning-netanyahu-likud-f0jv6m9n
Religion and state: conversion	Recognize conversion beyond the Orthodox religious establishment?	B'Yachad	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Lapid: "In the State of Israel, there should be a parallel civil marriage option for anyone who wants it," with legislation on equal rights for every couple sought within the first 100 days of the next government (Sep 15, 2026). Bennett, Apr 20, 2026, before the B'Yachad merger: "We should allow cities to choose whether they want public transportation on Shabbat."	Not applicable	Source published Sep 15, 2026	Jerusalem Post (Lapid, Sep 15, 2026; Bennett, Apr 20, 2026)	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-908711
Religion and state: conversion	Recognize conversion beyond the Orthodox religious establishment?	The Democrats	"Promote civil marriage"; "promote the operation of public transport on Shabbat in a limited format in secular localities"; "extend recognition of conversion to other religious bodies in addition to the Chief Rabbinate."	Stated	Source published 2026	Israel Democracy Institute, party page	https://en.idi.org.il/israeli-elections-and-parties/parties/the-democrats/
Religion and state: conversion	Recognize conversion beyond the Orthodox religious establishment?	Yisrael Beiteinu	Not established by these sources; retained source context: "We will demand the implementation of civil marriage and divorce options within Israel"; "Tel Aviv will not impose Shabbat transportation on Bnei Brak, and Bnei Brak will not impose its way of life on Tel Aviv"; the Western Wall compromise as drafted by Avichai Mandelblit and Natan Sharansky.	Not applicable	Source published Dec 1, 2025	Ynet, five-point pledge	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1cr1ogzzl
Religion and state: conversion	Recognize conversion beyond the Orthodox religious establishment?	Blue and White	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Benny Gantz backs public transport on Shabbat as part of handing powers to local authorities, which would set routes and frequency (Ynet, translated). No 2026 statement on marriage found. In 2019 it pledged to "legislate the partnership covenant," a civil union for couples who want one, while calling marriage by Jewish tradition "the main road of the Jewish people" (translated).	Not applicable	Source published Aug 31, 2026	Ynet (Hebrew), Aug 31, 2026; Ynet (Hebrew), Apr 7, 2019	https://www.ynet.co.il/news/elections2026/article/yokra14883243
Religion and state: conversion	Recognize conversion beyond the Orthodox religious establishment?	Reservists–Economic	Not established by these sources; retained source context: No position found for the list. Yoaz Hendel, as communications minister in 2021: "We must provide an alternative for those unable to marry" (translated).	Not applicable	Source published Sep 12, 2021	Arutz Sheva	https://www.inn.co.il/news/504642
Religion and state: conversion	Recognize conversion beyond the Orthodox religious establishment?	Joint List	Not established by these sources; retained source context: Told Ynet it supports urban and intercity public transport on Shabbat, including the airport and hospitals, "as a basic and equal service for the whole population" (translated). No joint 2026 position on marriage or conversion found. Hadash's platform, as quoted in 2019, calls for "separation of religion from state" and civil marriage and divorce (translated).	Not applicable	Source published Aug 31, 2026	Ynet (Hebrew), Aug 31, 2026; Zman Yisrael, Sep 11, 2019	https://www.ynet.co.il/news/elections2026/article/yokra14883243
Religion and state: conversion	Recognize conversion beyond the Orthodox religious establishment?	Ra'am	Not established by these sources; retained source context: No position found on marriage, conversion or Shabbat. Mansour Abbas, on cutting the party's ties with its religious council: "Ra'am today is moving in the direction of being a completely civic party, with separate institutions."	Not applicable	Source published Dec 7, 2025	Times of Israel	https://www.timesofisrael.com/raam-leader-says-party-will-cut-ties-with-religious-council-become-completely-civic/
Cost of living and the economy	Which economic priorities have the sources recorded?	Likud	No written 2026 platform found. IDI's guide says the opening of the Likud charter refers, alongside nationalist goals, to "support for a competitive free market with limited government involvement in the economy."	Stated	evidence date unavailable (Accessed Oct 2026)	IDI party guide: Likud	https://en.idi.org.il/israeli-elections-and-parties/parties/likud/
Cost of living and the economy	Which economic priorities have the sources recorded?	Otzma Yehudit	Not established by these sources; retained source context: No detailed economic platform yet; the party says one "will be published separately." Its platform calls for opening the economy by "Jewish capitalism," cutting regulation and bureaucracy, spending defence savings on infrastructure, industry and small businesses, and more resources for weaker groups (translated).	Not applicable	evidence date unavailable (Accessed Oct 5, 2026)	Otzma Yehudit platform (Hebrew, undated)	https://ozma-yeudit.com/program/?lang=he
Cost of living and the economy	Which economic priorities have the sources recorded?	Shas	Aryeh Deri: "It is unacceptable that a poor Haredi child would not receive the minimum support as a poor Arab child does, as demanded by the Finance Ministry." Said when Shas threatened to withhold support for the 2026 budget over food-stamp eligibility.	Stated	Source published Dec 9, 2025	Times of Israel	https://www.timesofisrael.com/deri-shas-wont-support-2026-budget-until-haredi-kids-get-food-stamp-funds/
Cost of living and the economy	Which economic priorities have the sources recorded?	UTJ	IDI's guide: UTJ "promotes the interests of the Haredi community in Israel in the areas of education and welfare."	Stated	evidence date unavailable (Accessed Oct 2026)	IDI party guide: United Torah Judaism	https://en.idi.org.il/israeli-elections-and-parties/parties/united-torah-judaism/
Cost of living and the economy	Which economic priorities have the sources recorded?	Religious Zionism–Zehut	Party leader and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the 2026 budget "takes care of everyone and fights the cost of living."	Stated	Source published Mar 30, 2026	Times of Israel	https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-approves-2026-budget-israels-largest-ever-sending-billions-to-haredi-institutions/
Cost of living and the economy	Which economic priorities have the sources recorded?	People of Israel	Ofer Winter: "The more you serve, the more you receive." He says combat and reserve service should bring greater benefits.	Stated	Source published Sep 17, 2026	Jerusalem Post	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-908996
Cost of living and the economy	Which economic priorities have the sources recorded?	Yashar!	IDI's guide: "Developing Israel's periphery and reducing social gaps so that all Israelis enjoy equal opportunities, equal rights, and equal responsibilities."	Stated	evidence date unavailable (Accessed Oct 2026)	IDI party guide: Yashar!	https://en.idi.org.il/israeli-elections-and-parties/parties/yashar/
Cost of living and the economy	Which economic priorities have the sources recorded?	B'Yachad	"We will cut food prices by 30% within three years." The party says it will "wage all-out war to break up the food cartels."	Stated	Source published Oct 2026	B'Yachad website (English)	https://be-yahad.org.il/en/
Cost of living and the economy	Which economic priorities have the sources recorded?	The Democrats	IDI's guide, on socio-economics: "reduce the cost of living; improve social services; and rebuild the public sector."	Stated	evidence date unavailable (Accessed Oct 2026)	IDI party guide: The Democrats	https://en.idi.org.il/israeli-elections-and-parties/parties/the-democrats/
Cost of living and the economy	Which economic priorities have the sources recorded?	Yisrael Beiteinu	IDI's guide: the party "holds right-wing fiscal positions, and its platform attests to its commitment to encouraging private enterprise."	Stated	evidence date unavailable (Accessed Oct 2026)	IDI party guide: Yisrael Beitenu	https://en.idi.org.il/israeli-elections-and-parties/parties/yisrael-beitenu/
Cost of living and the economy	Which economic priorities have the sources recorded?	Blue and White	No economic platform found. In its answer to Ynet on the draft: "Social benefits will be given first of all to those who serve" (translated).	On the record	Record evidence: Source published Sep 16, 2026	Ynet (Hebrew)	https://www.ynet.co.il/news/elections2026/article/yokra14898966
Cost of living and the economy	Which economic priorities have the sources recorded?	Reservists–Economic	On joining forces with Yoaz Hendel, Yaron Zelekha pledged, in the Times of Israel's summary, to fight tycoons and the cost of living.	Stated	Source published Sep 6, 2026	Times of Israel liveblog	https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/ditched-by-partner-center-right-hendel-joins-forces-with-economist-yaron-zelekha/
Cost of living and the economy	Which economic priorities have the sources recorded?	Joint List	Yousef Jabareen told the Jerusalem Post that the party would seek "action against organized crime, and increased budgets for Arab society and local authorities" (the Post's summary). No joint economic platform found.	Stated	Source published Sep 1, 2026	Jerusalem Post	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-907154
Cost of living and the economy	Which economic priorities have the sources recorded?	Ra'am	Mansour Abbas has argued that "Arab political participation should be used to address crime, housing, economic development, and other problems facing Arab society" (the Jerusalem Post's summary). No full manifesto found.	Stated	Source published Sep 1, 2026	Jerusalem Post	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-907154
A Palestinian state	Should there be a Palestinian state?	Likud	Declined Ynet's questionnaire ("does not participate in questionnaires"). Netanyahu's campaign video: "Do you want a Palestinian state? (or) do you want a Jewish state?"	On the record	Record evidence: Source published Sept 2026	Ynet, party questionnaire; Jerusalem Post on the video of Sept 18, 2026	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-910068
A Palestinian state	Should there be a Palestinian state?	Otzma Yehudit	"We will work to apply full Israeli sovereignty, dismantle the Palestinian Authority of its assets and weapons, and use all security and government mechanisms to encourage voluntary migration from Judea and Samaria and Gaza." "Otzma Yehudit supports establishing new communities in all parts of Judea and Samaria, and certainly opposes evacuating communities and farms."	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet, party questionnaire	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
A Palestinian state	Should there be a Palestinian state?	Shas	Opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state; does not make West Bank settlement policy a central campaign issue. As one of the "founders of the right-wing bloc," it has supported initiatives promoted by Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit.	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet, party questionnaire	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
A Palestinian state	Should there be a Palestinian state?	UTJ	Not said publicly: Has not answered on a Palestinian state; it told Ynet it has no unified West Bank policy. UTJ co-sponsored the Knesset resolution of July 18, 2024 that "opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state on any piece of land west of the Jordan River," which passed 68 to 9. In July 2025 its MKs voted for the non-binding motion calling for sovereignty over the areas of Jewish settlement.	Not said publicly (unstated)	Source published Jul 18, 2024	JNS, Jul 18, 2024; Ynet, Jul 23, 2025; Ynet, party questionnaire, Sept 30, 2026	https://www.jns.org/israel-news/knesset-votes-68-9-for-resolution-against-a-palestinian-state
A Palestinian state	Should there be a Palestinian state?	Religious Zionism–Zehut	"We have carried out an enormous, unprecedented revolution in settlement in Judea and Samaria that has, in practice, eliminated the idea of a Palestinian state." Supports "applying full Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria."	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet, party questionnaire	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
A Palestinian state	Should there be a Palestinian state?	People of Israel	"Our position is that a Palestinian state will never be established alongside us."	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet, party questionnaire (Amcha Yisrael)	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
A Palestinian state	Should there be a Palestinian state?	Yashar!	"The establishment of a Palestinian state is not on the agenda as far as we are concerned." Supports strengthening the settlement blocs and new communities, legally.	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet, party questionnaire	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
A Palestinian state	Should there be a Palestinian state?	B'Yachad	"We support Jewish settlement anywhere it is carried out legally. We oppose a Palestinian state and the transfer of territory." "Area C is viewed as a future sovereign part of the State of Israel. Obviously, discretion must be exercised regarding the timing."	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet, party questionnaire	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
A Palestinian state	Should there be a Palestinian state?	The Democrats	"Israel is a Jewish and democratic state, and in order to remain so we must strive for separation as part of a regional move," with the United States and moderate Arab states. Would evacuate illegal outposts.	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet, party questionnaire	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
A Palestinian state	Should there be a Palestinian state?	Yisrael Beiteinu	"The Palestinian Authority has become a terrorist organization specializing in diplomatic terrorism, and we must think intelligently about how to cancel the Oslo Accords and dismantle the Palestinian Authority." "We support applying Israeli sovereignty to Area C."	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet, party questionnaire	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
A Palestinian state	Should there be a Palestinian state?	Blue and White	Benny Gantz, in a New York Times op-ed: "opposition to the recognition of Palestinian statehood stands at the heart of [the Israeli] consensus"; "any path forward for broader Palestinian civil autonomy" must first show "a proven long-term track record of accountable governance." In the campaign (Arutz Sheva, Sep 28, 2026): "These elections are not about a Palestinian state."	On the record	Record evidence: Source published Sep 24, 2025	Times of Israel, Sep 24, 2025; Arutz Sheva, Sep 28, 2026	https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/in-nyt-gantz-says-western-leaders-recognizing-palestinian-statehood-aim-to-knock-netanyahu-ignore-israeli-security/
A Palestinian state	Should there be a Palestinian state?	Reservists–Economic	Yoaz Hendel, in August 2026, before his list merged with Yaron Zelekha's party: "We will not allow a Palestinian state to be established, and we support a free economy."	On the record	Record evidence: Source published Aug 11, 2026	Jerusalem Post	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-904910
A Palestinian state	Should there be a Palestinian state?	Joint List	Jabareen has said the list would push for renewed negotiations with Palestinian leadership to advance the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside Israel (as reported by the Jerusalem Post). To Ynet: "All settlements, which constitute a violation of international law and are even defined as a war crime, must be evacuated immediately and without delay."	Stated	Source published Sept 2026	Jerusalem Post, Sept 1, 2026; Ynet, party questionnaire, Sept 30, 2026	https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-907154
A Palestinian state	Should there be a Palestinian state?	Ra'am	Supports advancing a negotiated two-state solution in which a Palestinian state would be established alongside Israel; opposes extending Israeli sovereignty over West Bank territory.	Stated	Source published Sept 30, 2026	Ynet, party questionnaire	https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
Gaza: civilian administration	Should Israel administer Gaza's civilian affairs?	Likud	Netanyahu, announcing the takeover of Gaza City: "We don't want to keep it. We want to have a security perimeter. We don't want to govern it." He said Israel would pass Gaza "to civilian governance that is not Hamas."	Stated	Leader statement, Aug 7, 2025; checked 2026-10-06	Al Jazeera	https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/7/netanyahu-says-israel-intends-to-take-control-of-gaza-in-interview
Gaza: civilian administration	Should Israel administer Gaza's civilian affairs?	Otzma Yehudit	Not established by these sources	Not applicable	No recorded answer in these sources	Source not recorded	Not available
Gaza: civilian administration	Should Israel administer Gaza's civilian affairs?	Shas	Not established by these sources	Not applicable	No recorded answer in these sources	Source not recorded	Not available
Gaza: civilian administration	Should Israel administer Gaza's civilian affairs?	UTJ	Not established by these sources	Not applicable	No recorded answer in these sources	Source not recorded	Not available
Gaza: civilian administration	Should Israel administer Gaza's civilian affairs?	Religious Zionism–Zehut	Smotrich: "The State of Israel must agree to take responsibility for Gaza. To conquer it completely, establish a military government there, establish Jewish settlement there."	Stated	Leader statement, Aug 18, 2026; checked 2026-10-06	Jerusalem Post	https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-905837
Gaza: civilian administration	Should Israel administer Gaza's civilian affairs?	People of Israel	Not established by these sources	Not applicable	No recorded answer in these sources	Source not recorded	Not available
Gaza: civilian administration	Should Israel administer Gaza's civilian affairs?	Yashar!	Not established by these sources	Not applicable	No recorded answer in these sources	Source not recorded	Not available
Gaza: civilian administration	Should Israel administer Gaza's civilian affairs?	B'Yachad	The party's security plan says it does not seek to administer Gaza. It would retain the current military line until Hamas disarms, or Israel disarms it. This is a translated summary of the party's stated policy, not a forecast or an endorsement.	Stated	Undated party plan, date unavailable; checked 2026-10-05	B'Yachad: security plan (Hebrew)	https://be-yahad.org.il/plans-cat/%D7%AA%D7%A9%D7%AA%D7%99%D7%95%D7%AA/
Gaza: civilian administration	Should Israel administer Gaza's civilian affairs?	The Democrats	Golan named the rapid installation of a technocratic Palestinian administration in Gaza as an early step for a new government (Bloomberg's account).	Stated	Leader statement, reported, Sep 8, 2026; checked 2026-10-06	Bloomberg via Military.com	https://www.military.com/israel-left-wing-leader-golan-pledges-to-end-wars-after-october-election
Gaza: civilian administration	Should Israel administer Gaza's civilian affairs?	Yisrael Beiteinu	Liberman's plan: the IDF eliminates Hamas, then control of Gaza passes to "an external party that will assume responsibility for managing it," while Israel keeps security responsibility.	Stated	Party plan reported in the press, Oct 5, 2026; checked 2026-10-06	Jerusalem Post	https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/next-gov-t-hand-control-210550074.html
Gaza: civilian administration	Should Israel administer Gaza's civilian affairs?	Blue and White	Gantz, as a war cabinet member, demanded "an international civilian governance mechanism for Gaza, including American, European, Arab and Palestinian elements," alongside Israeli security control.	Stated	Leader statement, May 18, 2024; checked 2026-10-06	Times of Israel	https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/gantz-sets-out-the-6-strategic-goals-the-coalition-must-adopt-or-his-party-will-bolt/
Gaza: civilian administration	Should Israel administer Gaza's civilian affairs?	Reservists–Economic	Not established by these sources	Not applicable	No recorded answer in these sources	Source not recorded	Not available
Gaza: civilian administration	Should Israel administer Gaza's civilian affairs?	Joint List	Not established by these sources	Not applicable	No recorded answer in these sources	Source not recorded	Not available
Gaza: civilian administration	Should Israel administer Gaza's civilian affairs?	Ra'am	Not established by these sources	Not applicable	No recorded answer in these sources	Source not recorded	Not available

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Ynet, party questionnaire: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1dpvu9cgl
Times of Israel, Jul 15, 2026; Ynet (Hebrew), Aug 31, 2026; Times of Israel, Dec 28, 2022: https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-law-restoring-chief-rabbinates-monopoly-over-kosher-certification/
Arutz Sheva (Hebrew), Sep 7, 2022; Times of Israel, Jul 16, 2026: https://www.inn.co.il/news/576700
Jerusalem Post: Shas/UTJ policy summary: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-907982
Ynet (Hebrew), Aug 31, 2026; Zman Yisrael, Sep 11, 2019: https://www.ynet.co.il/news/elections2026/article/yokra14883243
People of Israel, founding principles (Hebrew, undated): https://amchaisrael.co.il/foundations
The Jewish Chronicle (Oct 4, 2026); Jerusalem Post (Sep 24, 2026): https://www.thejc.com/news/israel/israel-election-yashar-party-eisenkoft-chance-winning-netanyahu-likud-f0jv6m9n
Jerusalem Post (Lapid, Sep 15, 2026; Bennett, Apr 20, 2026): https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-908711
IDI party guide: The Democrats: https://en.idi.org.il/israeli-elections-and-parties/parties/the-democrats/
Ynet, five-point pledge: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1cr1ogzzl
Arutz Sheva: https://www.inn.co.il/news/504642
Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/raam-leader-says-party-will-cut-ties-with-religious-council-become-completely-civic/
IDI party guide: Likud: https://en.idi.org.il/israeli-elections-and-parties/parties/likud/
Otzma Yehudit platform (Hebrew, undated): https://ozma-yeudit.com/program/?lang=he
Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/deri-shas-wont-support-2026-budget-until-haredi-kids-get-food-stamp-funds/
IDI party guide: United Torah Judaism: https://en.idi.org.il/israeli-elections-and-parties/parties/united-torah-judaism/
Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-approves-2026-budget-israels-largest-ever-sending-billions-to-haredi-institutions/
Jerusalem Post: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-908996
IDI party guide: Yashar!: https://en.idi.org.il/israeli-elections-and-parties/parties/yashar/
B'Yachad website (English): https://be-yahad.org.il/en/
IDI party guide: Yisrael Beitenu: https://en.idi.org.il/israeli-elections-and-parties/parties/yisrael-beitenu/
Times of Israel liveblog: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/ditched-by-partner-center-right-hendel-joins-forces-with-economist-yaron-zelekha/
Jerusalem Post, Sept 1, 2026; Ynet, party questionnaire, Sept 30, 2026: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-907154
Ynet, party questionnaire; Jerusalem Post on the video of Sept 18, 2026: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-910068
JNS, Jul 18, 2024; Ynet, Jul 23, 2025; Ynet, party questionnaire, Sept 30, 2026: https://www.jns.org/israel-news/knesset-votes-68-9-for-resolution-against-a-palestinian-state
Times of Israel, Sep 24, 2025; Arutz Sheva, Sep 28, 2026: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/in-nyt-gantz-says-western-leaders-recognizing-palestinian-statehood-aim-to-knock-netanyahu-ignore-israeli-security/
Jerusalem Post: https://www.jpost.com/israel-election-2026/article-904910
Al Jazeera: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/7/netanyahu-says-israel-intends-to-take-control-of-gaza-in-interview
Jerusalem Post: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-905837
B'Yachad: security plan (Hebrew): https://be-yahad.org.il/plans-cat/%D7%AA%D7%A9%D7%AA%D7%99%D7%95%D7%AA/
Bloomberg via Military.com: https://www.military.com/israel-left-wing-leader-golan-pledges-to-end-wars-after-october-election
Jerusalem Post: https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/next-gov-t-hand-control-210550074.html
Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/gantz-sets-out-the-6-strategic-goals-the-coalition-must-adopt-or-his-party-will-bolt/

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