Wondering who to vote for?
"Israel Today" in a special project that will put you in order • What is the position of the various parties regarding the status of the justice system and the ombudsman? • Which parties support civil marriage? • How will the parties handle the Corona crisis?
2021 Elections
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Liron Moldovan, Oren Ben Hakon, Arik Sultan, Dudi Vaknin, Elad Malka
Election Week: Citizens of the State of Israel are expected to go to the polls next week to decide on the future of the state.
"Israel Today" in a special project that will make order for those who are undecided about who to vote for.
What is the party's position regarding the status of the judicial system, the status of the ombudsman and the relations between the authorities?
Likud
- accuses the ombudsman of deviating from his position. Promises legal reforms.
There is a future
- sees great importance in strengthening the justice system and the Knesset.
To this end, you will work to complete the writing of a constitution.
Right
- enactment of an overruling clause, appointment of conservative judges to the Supreme Court and splitting of the position of ombudsman.
New
hope
- splitting the role of the ombudsman, regulating the relations of the authorities in the "Basic Law: Legislation" and ensuring effective criticism of the State Attorney's Office.
The joint list
- support for a democratic constitution that adopts the principles of justice, equality and human rights.
Shas
- support for an escalation clause. She believes that the balance between the authorities has been violated time and time again, and not by the Knesset and the government.
Torah Judaism
- supports the separation of the functions of the ombudsman, the restoration of balance between the authorities and the reduction of the powers of the High Court.
Yisrael Beiteinu
- supports the establishment of a constitution and the establishment of a constitutional court to prevent the struggle between the three authorities.
Labor
- Believes in a strong and independent judiciary, which can curb the political system in extreme cases.
Blue and white
- will not allow politicization and damage to the justice system, and will keep the gatekeepers.
Religious
Zionism
- Comprehensive reform is needed.
The last word in legislation and policy should be in the Knesset.
Support the splitting of the role of the ombudsman and a fundamental change in the selection of judges.
Meretz
- The legal system must be maintained and the independence and powers of the attorney general must be maintained.
Economic
- advocates the separation of powers and the preservation of the independent status of the judicial system.
Is the party in favor of civil marriage, public transportation on Saturday and opening businesses on Saturday?
The Likud
- will not make changes in the areas of religion and state.
There is a future
- supporters of civil marriage and Shabbat in the spirit of the Gavison-Meidan Convention.
Public transportation, supermarkets and factories should operate in secular areas.
Right
- These issues can only be resolved by broad consensus.
A social covenant is required to be written by rabbis in religious Zionism and intellectuals.
New hope
- for broad autonomy with the maximum rights to manage their lives independently and a minimum of damage to security.
The joint list
- ensuring national and civic equality in all areas.
Shas
- The party opposes any change in the status quo.
Torah Judaism
- The party opposes any violation of the status quo.
Yisrael Beiteinu
- in favor of marriage and civil divorce, and the authority of the local government to decide whether to operate public transportation and open businesses on Shabbat.
Labor
- Supporting marriages and civil divorces, along with holding public transportation and opening businesses on Shabbat in secular areas.
Blue and white
- support for the outline of the marriage covenant.
Regarding public transportation and business on Saturday - each local authority, depending on the nature of the place, will determine for itself.
Religious Zionism
advocates the continuation of the status quo.
Meretz
- the right of every person to marry whomever he wants, whenever he wants with whomever he wants.
Can also not get married.
The same goes for Shabbat.
Economic
- in favor of opening businesses and public transportation on Saturdays in places where there is a demand for it.
In favor of allowing every citizen to marry in their own way.
How does the party intend to address the economic consequences of the corona crisis?
The Likud
- an economic plan that includes NIS 15 billion for citizens.
There is a future
- passing the Unemployment Benefit Law for the self-employed and compensation for small businesses.
Raising the debt-to-GDP ratio to 82% to deal with the deficit.
Right
- lower taxes and raise the net for every working citizen.
Adoption of the "Singapore Plan" which includes the abolition of bureaucracy.
New hope
- we will be a professional finance minister, we will pass a budget and the arrangements law with in-depth reforms, we will declare war on bureaucracy.
The joint list
- a socio-economic plan that will include a variety of housing and economic solutions.
Shas
- a demand for investment in infrastructure and growth engines. The party will not be able to collect the price of the crisis from the weak.
Torah Judaism
- Emphasis on assistance to the weaker sections and small businesses, including the removal of regulations and barriers, economic assistance and tax relief.
Yisrael Beiteinu
- increased investment in infrastructure, assistance to small businesses through loans, relief of property tax payments and expansion of dormitory subsidies.
Labor
- a model in which the state will help businesses absorb workers who are in the IDF, along with investing in a vocational training program.
Blue and white
- a combination of incentives that will encourage return to work, streamlining the public service, maintaining a solidary welfare system and more.
Religious Zionism
- to facilitate the absorption of new employees, to avoid imposing new taxes on the business sector, and to facilitate the opening of new businesses.
Meretz
- increasing national debt and taxing billionaires to enable extensive investment in job creation.
Economic
- believes that it is the only ones who have put together a serious and comprehensive plan to save Israel from collapse.
The party chairman is best suited to serve as finance minister.
What is the party's position on the US return to the nuclear deal, even at the cost of a confrontation with the Biden administration?
Likud
- emphasize that there is cooperation with the Biden government but Netanyahu promises to act against Iran at all costs.
There is a future
- oppose the nuclear deal.
It believes that Israel must stand up for its security interests, but maintain an open dialogue with the United States.
Right
- The current nuclear deal is bad.
Cooperation must be conducted with the United States, without leaving the security of the country in the hands of any outside party.
New hope
- do not return to the nuclear agreement from 2015.
The relationship of trust with the new administration in the United States must be restored and an effective dialogue produced.
The joint list
- calls for turning the Middle East region, including Israel, into a demilitarized zone.
Shas
- supports the moves led by Prime Minister Netanyahu and trusts his conduct vis-à-vis the United States.
Torah Judaism
-
Torah
Judaism does not have an opinion on foreign and security issues.
Yisrael Beiteinu
- no reference.
Labor
- believes the nuclear deal is a strategic asset in preventing Iran's ability to reach a nuclear deal.
You will therefore support a new and improved nuclear agreement.
Blue and white
- support an effort with the United States to prevent a nuclear deal from Iran. She believes that Israel must maintain its capabilities to defend itself.
Religious Zionism
- The previous nuclear agreement was bad, and everything must be done so that they do not return to it.
Meretz
- Israel must support back to the nuclear agreement.
Since the U.S. withdrawal, Iran has made huge strides toward the bomb.
Economic
- Everything must be done to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, and it would be right to do so in coordination with the Biden administration.
What is the party's position regarding the Palestinians and how should the issue of terrorism from Gaza be resolved?
The Likud
- advocates the use of security force in Judea and Samaria to prevent terrorist attacks. Regarding Gaza, the Prime Minister warned that the price of continued aggression would be "very heavy."
There is a future
- an aspiration to secede from the Palestinians without relinquishing the blocs and while maintaining a united Jerusalem.
Facing terrorism in Gaza: a hard hand and at the same time - taking care of welfare.
Right
- will not allow a Palestinian state and will not give an inch of land to the Arabs.
New hope
- in favor of giving powers to local authorities to design the Sabbath in their territory.
In favor of recognizing the institutionalization of the marital relationship with full civil rights.
The joint list
- supports Palestinian efforts for official international recognition of the State of Palestine and will fight to end the siege on Gaza.
Shas
- Deciding terrorism from Gaza and providing assistance to the surrounding communities. Shas will vigorously oppose the Palestinian state in every way possible.
Torah Judaism
- emphasize that they are part of the right-wing bloc and support the positions of Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Yisrael Beiteinu
- An agreement with the Palestinians will include an exchange of territories and populations of Israeli Arabs, without transfer.
Labor
- A peace agreement must be reached with the Palestinians based on a two-state solution.
Hamas must be used with a stick and a carrot method.
Blue and white
- in favor of separation while preserving the settlement blocs, the Jordan Valley and Jerusalem.
Demand the return of the boys from Gaza and an end to terrorism.
Religious Zionism
- When Israel controls the territory, it is better for everyone.
Israel will return to Gaza, it is only a matter of time.
Meretz
- in favor of a two-state solution, with Jerusalem as a common capital for the two peoples.
Gaza will be part of the Palestinian state.
Economic
- focusing on economic and social issues.
Zero tolerance for terrorism must be demonstrated.
The Likud, Yisrael Beiteinu, the joint list and the Prime Minister did not answer the questions. The Likud's answers are based on the statements of the party's representatives.