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Yisrael Beiteinu platform and policies

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Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

YB>YB  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

YB>YB  Public statementsNo

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

YB>YB  Public statementsYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

YB>YB  Public statementsYes


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Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo, we have more important issues that need funding

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo, but require vaccination in order to attend public school

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Israeli flag?

YB>YB  Public statementsYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

YB>YB  Public statementsYes

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo, but free for low-income students with excellent grades

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Israel raise taxes on the rich?

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Israel increase or decrease military spending?

YB>YB  ChatGPTIncrease

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to combat terrorism

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

YB>YB  Public statementsYes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTMore

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

YB>YB  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?

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes, as long as they are given a fair trial

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

YB>YB  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?

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

YB>YB  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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

YB>YB  Party’s support baseHurt

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

YB>YB  ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should Israel abolish the inheritance tax?

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes, it is double taxation

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Israel raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

YB>YB  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

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

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

Housing  ›  Rent Control

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

YB>YB  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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

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?

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Israeli language?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

YB>YB  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?

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Israel provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Israel transition to a four-day workweek?

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Israel increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes, but not in heavily populated areas

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

YB>YB  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?

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTMore, and deny benefits to immigrants

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo, only if it is an immediate threat to our safety

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

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)?

YB>YB  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?

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

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

YB>YB  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?

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

Housing  ›  Foreign Real Estate Investment

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

YB>YB  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?

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes, but only if it is a private company

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo, only for students that commit acts of discrimination

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

YB>YB  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

YB>YB  Public statementsYes

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

YB>YB  ChatGPTYes