Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
M>M Party’s support baseYes |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
M>M Party’s support baseYes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
M>M Party’s support baseYes |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
M>M Public statementsPro-choice |
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the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
M>M Party’s support baseYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Israeli flag?
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrants
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
M>M Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Israel raise taxes on the rich?
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
M>M Party’s support baseYes |
the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
M>M Public statementsYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
M>M Party’s support baseYes |
Foreign Policy › Syrian Refugees
Should Israel accept refugees from Syria?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Israel, have the right to vote?
M>M Party’s support baseNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Israel be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
M>M Party’s support baseYes |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
M>M Public statementsYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Israel increase or decrease military spending?
M>M Public statementsDecrease |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
M>M Party’s support baseYes |
Immigration › Immigration Ban
Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into Israel?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
M>M Public statementsLess, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry |
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
M>M Public statementsDecrease, but only on food and medicine |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
M>M Public statementsYes, but only for medical use |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
M>M Party’s support baseYes |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits for members of the Knesset?
M>M Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should Israel abolish the inheritance tax?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
M>M Public statementsHelp |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
M>M Party’s support baseYes |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
M>M Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Israel raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
M>M Public statementsIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
M>M Party’s support baseYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives |
Elections › Political Party Subsidies
Should political parties receive money from the government?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance
Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn the Israeli language?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
M>M Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
M>M Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
M>M Party’s support baseYes |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Israel increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
M>M Party’s support baseIncrease |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
M>M Party’s support baseYes |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
M>M Party’s support baseYes, but not for cosmetics |
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
M>M Party’s support baseYes |
Healthcare › Safe Haven
Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
M>M Party’s support baseYes |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
M>M Party’s support baseFewer |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Israel increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
M>M Party’s support baseIncrease |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
M>M Party’s support baseNo |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
M>M Public statementsYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
M>M Party’s support baseYes |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
M>M Party’s support baseYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events?
M>M Party’s support baseYes |
