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Shas platform and policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Israeli voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

S>S  Public statementsPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

S>S  Public statementsNo, and gay couples should not be able to adopt children

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

S>S  Public statementsNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

S>S  Public statementsNo


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Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, and provide more free public transportation

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Israeli flag?

S>S  Public statementsYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

S>S  Public statementsNo

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, but tuition costs should decrease based on family income

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, and the current government is over-regulating businesses

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, until terrorist attacks decrease

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Israel raise taxes on the rich?

S>S  Public statementsYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Israel increase or decrease military spending?

S>S  ChatGPTIncrease

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?

S>S  Party’s support baseNo

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to combat terrorism

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

S>S  Public statementsYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Knesset?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, we already have term limits that are called “elections”

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in Israel, have the right to vote?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

S>S  ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Israel be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

S>S  Public statementsNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

S>S  ChatGPTHelp

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

S>S  Public statementsDecrease, but only on food and medicine

Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should Israel abolish the inheritance tax?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, but increase the tax-free allowance

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

S>S  Voting recordYes, and funding should be proportional to the amount of votes they receive

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Israel raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

S>S  Public statementsRaise

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but only in response to extreme situations

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, we should build more prisons

Housing  ›  Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should Israel increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

S>S  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, and more police should be added to high crime areas

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

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?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Israeli language?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

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?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Israel provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Israel transition to a four-day workweek?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should Israeli citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Israel increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

S>S  ChatGPTDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

S>S  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but only for low-income pensioners

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

S>S  ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

S>S  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, unless the transaction is considered income

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

S>S  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, and we should be focusing more on improving public transportation

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

S>S  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

S>S  Public statementsYes

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities