The quick guide to Israel political parties

Should the government increase spending on public transportation? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

What is your stance on abortion? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Pro-choice Source

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples? ^{stats discuss}

Likud’s answer: Yes According to the ministry’s new position, the criteria for adoption will address the potential parents’ suitability for a given child, regardless of sexual orientation. The state's position was filed in response to a petition to the High Court filed by the Association of Israeli Gay Fathers, together with the Israel Religious Action Center of the Reform movement, against the Social Affairs Ministry and the attorney general. “In light of the public opposition to the state’s position, Labor, Social Affairs and Social Services Minister Haim Katz demanded a re-examination of the position,” the ministry said in a statement to the state attorney, who represents the State of Israel in court.Source

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Do you support the death penalty? ^{stats discuss}

Likud’s answer: No Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday ordered Likud ministers to oppose a bill calling for the death penalty for terrorists. The prime minister issued his order just an hour before the Ministerial Committee for Legislation was meant to discuss the bill.Source

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles? ^{stats discuss}

Likud’s answer: Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men Sharren Haskel, MK Likud: "During the second intifada, as a female combat soldier in the Border Police I fought to serve in Jerusalem. I participated in arrests, clashes in alleys, and the difficult sights in the scenes of terrorist attacks I will never forget. As someone who trained young female fighters and saw the fire burning in their eyes and unwavering faith to serve the State of Israel, despite the risk to their lives, I have no doubt that you are wrong. Moreover, in recent years we have seen how great the contribution of female fighters is, in all frameworks, thwarting attacks, in combat operations and guarding the borders. You can hear it even from IDF commanders themselves. The State of Israel is expected to face many challenges in the future. We want, need and certainly can take part, each one in her own way and faith, in defending the homeland."Source

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Do you support the use of nuclear energy? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should tuition at public universities be free? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong? ^{stats discuss}

Likud have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the U.S. overthrow President Assad of Syria? ^{stats discuss}

Likud’s answer: No, this would allow ISIS to control Syria Israel does not intervene in the Syrian civil war but will not allow attacks from the country to be launched at Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Likud) said Wednesday, a day after he met Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss Syria and other regional issues. Get The Times of Israel's Daily Edition by email and never miss our top stories FREE SIGN UP! “You ask about the future of [Israel’s] relations with President [Bashar] Assad? I would ask what is the future of President Assad in general?” Netanyahu told Russian Jewish leaders. “We do not interfere in this issue. We’re making sure that Syria won’t become a launchpad for attacks against Israel.”Source

Do you support the military offensive against ISIS in the Iraqi city of Mosul? ^{stats discuss}

Likud have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service? ^{stats discuss}

Likud’s answer: Yes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment Likud MKs voted against abolishing the...Source

Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria? ^{stats discuss}

Likud’s answer: No, we should eliminate any opportunity for terrorists to enter the country Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Likud) on Sunday rejected a call to host refugees from Syria and elsewhere, saying that while Israel is "not indifferent to the human tragedy of the refugees," it is not in a position to take them in. ... Netanyahu stressed Israel’s medical care for over 1,000 injured Syrians, as well as efforts to aid African nations and thus stem the flow of migrants. However, he said that Israel’s “lack of demographic and geographic depth” requires controlling its borders against both “illegal migrants and terrorism.” ... Immigrant Absorption Minister Zeev Elkin (Likud) accused Herzog of gambling on Israel’s strategic interests for the sake of “one minute of favor” in international media. He also expressed the fear that the refugee crisis could give Palestinians an opening to bring the so-called right of return, which would allow Palestinians to return to land they occupied before the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948, in “through the back door.” Transportation Minister Israel Katz (Likud) said it would be a mistake for Israel to get involved in the Syrian civil war by taking in refugees. “We are too close, too involved. We are not a European country,” he said.Source

Should the government increase or decrease military spending? ^{stats discuss}

Likud’s answer: Increase Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports a major increase in the 2016 defense budget, according to preliminary discussions in recent days at the Ministry of Finance as part of preparations for the proposed 2015-2016 budget. Netanyahu, who is still serving as acting Minister of Finance until a new government is sworn in, ordered the Ministry of Finance professional echelons to consider the budget consequences of increasing the defense budget beyond the NIS 55 billion allocated in the Ministry of Finance's planning for 2016.Source

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Decrease Source

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

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

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should immigrants be allowed to hold dual citizenship status? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the country? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Should immigrants be required to learn English? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Decrease Source

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office? ^{stats discuss}

Likud’s answer: No קודם לדיון סיפרה ח"כ ציפי חוטובלי, יוזמת החוק: "למען האמת, הייתי מעדיפה שלא יהיה צורך בחוק כזה. אין שום היגיון בכך שציבור ייתן את אמונו באדם שמעל כבר בעבר. נוסף על כך, מצופה מנבחר ציבור שנתפס בקלקלתו שלא יפגין את החוצפה שבניסיון נוסף להשגת שררה. זו נורמה בסיסית ביותר בכל חברה מוסרית. אין כאן רדיפה אחרי איש. מי שאמון הציבור במוסדות השלטון חשוב לו, חייב לחסום את הכניסה למושחתים. איזה מסר יוצא מכנסת שחלק מחבריה הורשעו בשחיתות שלטונית ?". לדבריה של חוטובלי "התנגדות לחוק היא פגיעה בניקיון הכפיים של הכנסת, ומעבירה מסר של שחיתות מבית המחוקקים. כל מי שהמאבק בשחיתות השלטונית חשוב לו חייב להתייצב ולתמוך בחוק".Source

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Should political parties receive money from the government? ^{stats discuss}

Likud’s answer: Yes, and funding should be proportional to the amount of votes they receive יריב לוין, שר התיירות (הליכוד) אמר כי "נדמה לי שאף אחד לא חולק על הצורך בחוק מימון מפלגות, כולם מבינים את הצורך בו, והחשש מערבוב של הון ושלטון. שיגיד לי מישהו שאין לו שום מחויבות לאדם שתרם לו, ולכן מה שנכון למפלגות נכון בדיוק לחברי כנסת המתמודדים בפרימריז, כי התלות באדם הבודד בתורמים לו כסף היא תמיד תהייה בעייתית. החוק הזה הכרחי אולי כדי לשים חסם לקשר ההון שלטון החזק ביותר המשפיע על הבניין הזה".Source

Should the minimum voting age be lowered? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage? ^{stats discuss}

Likud’s answer: Yes Likud MKs voted for raising the minimum...Source

Should the government raise taxes on the rich? ^{stats discuss}

Likud’s answer: Yes The rich will be paying higher income taxes as of this year. Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz (Likud) signed the new tax regulations in recent days, which levy a 2% surtax on incomes of NIS 800,000 a year. This sum includes taxable income from any source - not just salary - including capital gains, dividends, interest, rents, etc. Steinitz had to sign the new withholding rules, so that now any employee with a monthly salary of over NIS 67,630 will pay the extra 2% starting January 2013. The treasury expects the tax hike to bring in NIS 600 million a year in higher tax revenues.Source

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased? ^{stats discuss}

Likud’s answer: Decrease, but only on food and medicine Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon announced a reduction in the sales and corporate taxes on Thursday, a move criticized by Bank of Israel Governor Karnit Flug. Netanyahu and Kahlon said that value-added sales tax would be lowered from 18 percent to 17 percent beginning on October 1. ... In a joint press conference with Kahlon, Netanyahu said the move is designed to act as a “growth engine.”Source

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt? ^{stats discuss}

Likud’s answer: No Minister of Finance Yuval Steinitz is expected to submit to the cabinet a proposal that will upend the fiscal rules for public spending by the government. He proposes a new spending formula that will define public spending as a function of the average growth in the previous years while aiming for a debt-to-GDP ratio of 60%, the level stipulated in the EU Maastricht Treaty. The current spending formula limits growth in government spending to 1.7% over the previous year, a figure that is in line with Israel's population growth rate. The new formula will let the government increase its spending in 2011 by 2.6% compared with 2010. The Ministry of Finance said today that this will give the government greater flexibility even as it tries to reach the 60% debt-to-GDP ratio.Source

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy? ^{stats discuss}

Likud’s answer: Hurt A new Likud campaign ad released on Thursday effectively compares government workers to Hamas terrorists. The video, filmed at a "support group" meeting, shows actors playing a dock worker, a regulatory agent, a former cellular executive, and a Hamas terrorist commiserating about how Netanyahu's policies have hurt them. The ad opens with the actor portraying a dock worker saying, "I am here because of Bibi. After his reforms I suddenly had to start working, to start providing service to the public."Source

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations? ^{stats discuss}

Likud’s answer: Lower Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon announced a reduction in the sales and corporate taxes on Thursday, a move criticized by Bank of Israel Governor Karnit...Source

Do you support a universal basic income program? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay? ^{stats discuss}

Likud’s answer: Yes Likud MKs voted for the bankers compensation limit...Source

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Fewer Source

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google? ^{stats discuss}

Likud have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: More Source

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana? ^{stats discuss}

Likud’s answer: Yes The Knesset plenum approved in preliminary reading the amendment bill to the Dangerous Drugs Orders Law that will allow the export of medical cannabis. The measure that was initiated by MK Yoav Kisch (Likud) passed 33-0. “One of our duties as lawmakers is to act on issues that seem a bit groundbreaking and in places that the government has yet to set foot in,” Kisch said before the vote. “On the one hand, we see that farmers here in Israel are going through rough times, and on the other hand, we see that the whole topic of medical cannabis is gaining steam all over the world,” he said. “After analyzing the global cannabis market, it seems that the potential annual profit of exporting cannabis is around NIS 1 billion.” The explanatory notes of the bill say the purpose of the bill is to create a clear distinction between trading cannabis that is labeled as a “dangerous drug” and exporting cannabis for medical use.Source

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Should social media companies ban political advertising? ^{stats discuss}

Likud have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should it be illegal to burn our national flag? ^{stats discuss}

Likud’s answer: Yes Likud MK Nava Boker, who sponsored the bill, said last March: "I presented this bill following the incitement and riots we have been seeing in Arab towns in Israel. The current reality is unbearable -- protesters are burning Israeli flags and just go on with their lives. The current penalties, which are ridiculous, are barely enforced. It is time to impose a harsher sentence and a hefty fine to end this disgraceful phenomenon." Boker said she believes harsher punitive measures will be able to generate deterrence and curtail incitement.Source

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use? ^{stats discuss}

Likud’s answer: Yes, for most but not all drugs In a move seen as paving the way for marijuana to be decriminalized, Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan said Thursday he plans to dramatically change the way the Israeli penal code treats private, recreational use of the drug. Speaking at a press conference to announce his decision, Erdan said he will be adopting proposals put forward by the Anti-Drug Authority to adopt the “Portugal Model,” in which possession and use of the drug would be decriminalized and treated largely as a health issue.Source

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

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)? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

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

Likud voters: Yes Source

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: Yes Source

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons? ^{stats discuss}

Likud voters: No Source

Should the government increase spending on public transportation? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

What is your stance on abortion? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: Pro-choice Running counter to Hajj Yahya and Glick's proposal is a draft bill being finalized by their colleague, MK Dr. Aliza Lavie (Yesh Atid), that seeks to ease the criteria for receiving approval from the termination committee at the earlier stages of pregnancy. She was extremely critical both of the current status of abortions in Israel and her fellow parliamentarians' intentions, saying, "The existing legal situation is already trampling on the fundamental right of a woman to take decisions about her body. Amazingly, MKs Glick and Hajj Yahya are seeking to add insult to injury and add a cleric to the committee, as if it were their bodies being discussed. "It baffles me that somebody without the tools and the ability to understand the significance of carrying an unwanted pregnancy is seeking to apply additional strictures."Source

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: Yes Adoption Equality Israel's adoption law now states that "man and wife" will get priority in adopting children. This creates a situation in which same-sex couples are pushed to the end of the waiting list and are not able to adopt babies in Israel. We believe that there is no difference between same-sex couples and a pair of man and woman and thus act to recognize same-sex couples as equals also in the process of adoption.Source

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies In the current government, Yesh Atid—a centrist party led by Finance Minister Yair Lapid—plans to introduce a bill that would legalize civil unions, including same-sex...Source

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Do you support the death penalty? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: No He also noted that he cannot understand why three ministers - two from Yesh Atid and one from HaTnua - opposed the...Source

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: Yes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men MK Haim Jelin (Yesh Atid) criticized Ron-Tal: "Instead of encouraging women who decided to take an important, active role in the defense of this country, the former GOC has decided to discourage them." Jelin said further urged Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz, whose officer oversees the IEC, to demand Ron-Tal retracts his statement.Source

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: No Source

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: No Source

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Do you support the use of nuclear energy? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should tuition at public universities be free? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the U.S. overthrow President Assad of Syria? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Do you support the military offensive against ISIS in the Iraqi city of Mosul? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: Yes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development Yesh Atid MKs voted against abolishing the...Source

Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: No, and send all refugees back to Syria Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid voiced his opposition Saturday to the possibility that Israel would absorb any refugees from the civil war in Syria, and stressed that the Jewish state must not take any steps that may in the future legitimatize the implementation of a “right of return” for Palestinians.Source

Should the government increase or decrease military spending? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: Increase יש עתיד: "אסור לנו לחסוך אפילו אגורה אחת בכל מה שקשור להגנה על הלוחמים שמגנים על חיינו. אנחנו צריכים משאבים ייעודיים לתת מענה למנהרות, לפצמ"רים, למערכות הגנה ולהשקעה בסייבר. לפיד הקים את ועדת לוקר לבחינת נושא הפנסיות הצבאיות, במטרה לבחון את הוצאתן מהצבא יחד עם אגף השיקום ולהחזירן למשרד האוצר ולביטוח לאומי. בנוסף, לא סביר שהרמטכ"ל יוכל לתת תוספת של 6% לפנסיה הצבאית".Source

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: No Source

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Decrease Source

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

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

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should immigrants be allowed to hold dual citizenship status? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the country? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: No Source

Should immigrants be required to learn English? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: No Source

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Increase Source

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: No Yesh Atid seeks to permanently bar anyone convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude from serving in public office, the party announced as it released its economic platform on...Source

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: No Source

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: No Source

Should political parties receive money from the government? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: No Source

Should the minimum voting age be lowered? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation Yesh Atid MKs voted for raising the minimum...Source

Should the government raise taxes on the rich? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: Increase In the rest of Israel, sales tax is 17 percent – but Finance Minister Yair Lapid (Yesh Atid) has proposed raising that to 18 percent, and applying the new hike to Eilat as...Source

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy Finance Minister Yair Lapid submitted a proposal to the government to raise the 2013 deficit target to 4.9% from 3% of GDP, adding an additional NIS 19b. to the annual deficit. Lapid hopes to pass the proposal, which leaked late Wednesday night, at Sunday’s cabinet meeting. In addition to increasing deficit targets, Lapid’s plan also ups the limit on how much the government can increase spending from one year to the next, allowing him to spend 2.2% more in 2013 than the previous year. That would give him room to spend NIS 6.5b. more than in 2012, according to figures cited in the proposal [Note: calculations using Treasury figures put the spending increase closer to NIS 6.3b.]. If the plan were approved, the 2013 budget would hover at around NIS 293b.Source

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: Hurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions Finance Minister Yair Lapid is considering steps to stymie labor unions’ ability to strike, a spokesman confirmed on Monday, to the dismay of opposition leader Shelly Yacimovich (Labor) and the Histadrut labor federation. Although Lapid promised not to pursue any action to eliminate or even limit the National Labor Court following a meeting with Supreme Court President Asher Grunis, he would not rule out other avenues of circumscribing the situations under which unions are allowed to strike.Source

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: Keep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Yair Lapid are still at loggerheads over a plan to raise the corporate tax rate on January 1. Netanyahu wants to scrap the plan, which would raise the tax from 25% to 26.5%, up, while Lapid is resisting.Source

Do you support a universal basic income program? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: No Source

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: No Source

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: Yes, and lower the cap to 50% Yesh Atid MKs voted for the bankers compensation limit...Source

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: No Source

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Fewer Source

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: No Source

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: Less, and there should be no privatization of the healthcare industry In the 2015 budget formulated by former Minister of Finance, Yair Lapid, the investment in health care increased dramatically by 4 billion NIS. This was to enable the recommendations of the German Committee to be implemented and the treatment and improve the service provided to the Israeli public. During their tenure, Yael German and Yair Lapid increased the health care budget by circa 1 billion NIS and managed the crisis which threatened to close Hadassah Hospital including emergency assistance worth 1.3 billion NIS. On the subject of financing the public system the committee recommended not to allow Private Medical Service (known by its Hebrew acronym as SHARAP) into public hospitals and that the limitations on privately funded activities within public hospitals should be maintained; in the public hospitals where there is SHARAP, we must ensure that the waiting times for medical procedures are equal, wherever possible, between the public and private options.Source

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: No, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders "I follow what is happening now in the United States, which is a huge experiment in legalization," Lapid said. "I am against it right now, because as long as it is illegal in Europe, drug traders will move from here to there. But let's see in a...Source

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should social media companies ban political advertising? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should it be illegal to burn our national flag? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: No Source

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: No Source

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: Yes ח"כ יאיר לפיד מוכר כמי שאומר דבר והיפוכו, ושוב, שנה בדיוק לאחר שקבע ש"אין לשנות את החוק הפלילי", הוא טוען כעת שמאז ומתמיד היה בעד. "אני תומך, אני אמרתי כל הזמן שאם אנשי המקצוע יגידו ש… לי ההפללה תמיד נראתה לי קצת בעייתית, אבל נתתי לגורמי המקצוע לשבת בשקט ולעבוד," אמר בראיון ליואב קרקובסקי ברשת ב'. "אם ארדן תומך וגורמי המקצוע תומכים אז גם אני תומך," הוסיף.Source

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: No Source

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

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)? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: No Source

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

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

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: Yes, but increase oversight ח"כ דוד ילין (יש עתיד) סיכם את הדיון: "המטרה שלנו היא בהחלט להגיע להסדרה של התחום, להסכמות ובהמשך להתאמה של החקיקה או לתקנות ולרגולציה מתאימה, כדי שנדע שאנחנו שומרים על הקרקע ועל המים. אנחנו לומדים מארה"ב ששם נעשה שימוש בטכנולוגיה פיראטית ובעקבות כך אזורים שלמים נכחדו מבחינה חקלאית, משם אנחנו מפיקים לקחים ורוצים לשמור על המדינה הקטנה שלנו".Source

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party]’s answer: Yes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified הצעת חוק פרטית שמובילות חברות הכנסת מיכל רוזין ‏(מרצ‏) ויפעת קריב ‏(יש עתיד‏) ושחתמו עליה כבר 17 ח”כים, מאיימת לסבך את העניינים עוד יותר. ההצעה דורשת סימון של כל המוצרים שבייצורם נעשה שימוש בתוצרת חקלאית שהיא פרי זרעים שהונדסו גנטית.Source

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: No Source

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: No Source

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons? ^{stats discuss}

Yesh Atid [political party] voters: No Source

Should the government increase spending on public transportation? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

What is your stance on abortion? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: Pro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions Unlike Tamir, Knesset member Zehava Gal-On of the Meretz party is determined to change the status quo. Last fall, she submitted a proposal to permit abortions for all women at any time, but the proposal failed to make it out of preliminary committees. She insists, however, that she will continue to bring it to the Knesset for debate. “The attempts by Zeev to interfere with women’s choice is making this even more urgent,” she told JTA. “It is simply not right that in a proper, democratic country a governmental committee can deny a woman her basic right to decide what to do with her own body.”Source

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: Yes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples Most parties have not issued a platform for the elections, but even among the ones that have, only the Zionist camp, Meretz and Yesh Atid directly related to the gay community. They all promise to promote official recognition of same-sex couples, an amendment to the Interpretation Act prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation, the possibility of equal adoption for same-sex couples, educational activity against homophobia, preventing discrimination of gay blood donation and promoting equality for transgenders.Source

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies MK Nitzan Horowitz (Meretz), Israel’s only openly gay parliamentarian, also praised the decision on his Facebook page, saying that “the world is changing before our eyes… I call on you, ministers in the Israeli government: Take the right step. Marriage, creating a family — these are basic rights of every human being.”Source

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

Do you support the death penalty? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: No, too many people are innocently convicted Meretz MKs voted against the terrorist death penalty...Source

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: Yes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory פרסום ויישום מלא של דו”ח שגב על “השילוב הראוי” של נשים בצה”ל ומניעת הדרת נשים...Source

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

Do you support the use of nuclear energy? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should tuition at public universities be free? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the U.S. overthrow President Assad of Syria? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: No, this would allow ISIS to control Syria In the past I called for international intervention in Syria, but I do not see that happening today and Israel has very little ability to motivate such a move. One must also say here a good word for Netanyahu, who avoided carefully entering this...Source

Do you support the military offensive against ISIS in the Iraqi city of Mosul? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: Yes, but only after extensive background checks and continuous monitoring to ensure they have no terrorist connections Herzog’s comments met with support from other liberal lawmakers such as Zehava Galon (Meretz), who called for opening Israel’s gates to a token number of refugees from its violence-stricken northern...Source

Should the government increase or decrease military spending? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: Decrease מרצ: "אנו תומכים בקיצוץ מסיבי בתקציב הביטחון ובעצירת ההעברות התקציביות העצומות שמוזרמות אליו דרך ועדת הכספים במהלך השנה. דרושה רפורמה מקיפה בתקציב הביטחון, לרבות בתשלומי הפנסיה, ועוד קודם לכן רפורמה של שקיפות והתייעלות וחשיפה של כל סעיף תקציבי שחשיפתו אינה מסכנת באופן ישיר את ביטחון המדינה, בשביל לחשוף את תקציב הרכש ואופן ניהול המכרזים. אחרת מערכת הביטחון תמשיך לסחוט באיומים עשרות מיליארדי שקלים בשנה על חשבון התקציבים החברתיים".Source

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Increase Source

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

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

Meretz [political party] voters: No Source

Should immigrants be allowed to hold dual citizenship status? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the country? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: No Source

Should immigrants be required to learn English? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: No Source

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: No Source

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Increase Source

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: No Source

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: No Source

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: No Source

Should political parties receive money from the government? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: No Source

Should the minimum voting age be lowered? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: No Source

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: Yes Meretz MKs voted for raising the minimum...Source

Should the government raise taxes on the rich? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: Yes, and raise taxes on all income brackets Setting another tax bracket, at 55%, for those earning more than 60 thousand NIS per month (720,000 NIS per...Source

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: Decrease פטור ממע”מ על מוצרי מזון בסיסיים, תרופות ושירותים...Source

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: No Source

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: Help חיזוק משמעותי של ארגוני העובדים: הבטחת הזכות להתאגדות והטלת סנקציות קשות על מעסיקים אשר פוגעים בזכותם של העובדים...Source

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: Increase for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses העלאת מס החברות לשיעור של 30% לחברות שהכנסותיהן החייבות מס גדולות מ-2 מיליון שקל בשנה והפחתה ל20% במקרים שההכנסות נמוכות מ1.2...Source

Do you support a universal basic income program? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: No Source

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: Yes, and lower the cap to 20% Meretz MKs voted for the bankers compensation limit...Source

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: No Source

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: Less, and provide more government funding An immediate halt of the privatization and outsourcing of social services, education and healthcare services. At the same time we must act to return the responsibility for these services to the state and to outline a long-term nationalization...Source

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses While Zionist Union, Kulanu, Meretz and yes, the Joint List, are all for medical marijuana, only Kulanu and Meretz support decriminalizing the wacky...Source

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should social media companies ban political advertising? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should it be illegal to burn our national flag? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: No, this is a violation of free speech Meretz MK Issawi Frej slammed the bill, saying, "This bill will do nothing to prevent terrorism. I oppose burning the flag, but you're dealing with...Source

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: No Source

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: Yes While Zionist Union, Kulanu, Meretz and yes, the Joint List, are all for medical marijuana, only Kulanu and Meretz support decriminalizing the wacky...Source

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: No Source

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: No Source

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)? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: No Source

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: Yes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production יחוקק מס לצמצום פליטות הפחמן, בדומה לתוכנית האוסטרלית, אשר יחייב תאגידים במס בהתאם לרמת פליטות הפחמן שהם מייצרים. ... הגדלת התקציב למו”פ של מקורות אנרגיה חלופיים ובעיקר ניצול אנרגית שמש ורוח.Source

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

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

Meretz [political party] voters: No Source

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: No ח"כ תמר זנברג (מרצ): "אני רוצה לקחת ספציפית את הדוגמה של רמת גולן. חברת "אפק" התחילה בקידוחים שיתאימו ללשון החוק וקראה להם "קידוחי ניסיון" ב-2014 הייתה עתירה של התושבים ומ-"אפק" מסרו שמדובר רק בקידוח ניסיון ולא בהפקה מסחרית. בחודש מרץ הקרוב יתחיל קידוח וגם הוא בהגדרה של קידוח ניסיון. לגבי הקידוח הקודם נשאלה השאלה האם יש כוונה להשתמש בשיטות בלתי קונבנציונליות והם אמרו שלא. גם לגבי הקידוח הזה נשאלה אותה שאלה ועדיין לא ניתנה עליה התשובה. כל זה כשלא נכתבה מדיניות מנחה. השאלה איך אנחנו מפקחים על זה ומונעים את זה".Source

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party]’s answer: Yes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified הצעת חוק פרטית שמובילות חברות הכנסת מיכל רוזין ‏(מרצ‏) ויפעת קריב ‏(יש עתיד‏) ושחתמו עליה כבר 17 ח”כים, מאיימת לסבך את העניינים עוד יותר. ההצעה דורשת סימון של כל המוצרים שבייצורם נעשה שימוש בתוצרת חקלאית שהיא פרי זרעים שהונדסו גנטית.Source

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: No Source

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: Yes Source

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons? ^{stats discuss}

Meretz [political party] voters: No Source

Should the government increase spending on public transportation? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

What is your stance on abortion? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party’s answer: Pro-choice The debate drew heated responses from opposition lawmakers, with Zionist Union MK Revital Swid crying out: “Get out of our uteruses!” and her fellow party member Amir Peretz opining that the suggestion of injecting religion into the panel “brings us back to dark times.”Source

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party’s answer: Yes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples Most parties have not issued a platform for the election, but even among the ones that have, only the Zionist camp, Meretz and Yesh Atid directly related to the gay community. They all promise to promote official recognition of same-sex couples, an amendment to the Interpretation Act prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation, the possibility of equal adoption for same-sex couples, educational activity against homophobia, preventing discrimination of gay blood donation and promoting equality for transgenders.Source

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party’s answer: Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies Opposition head Shelly Yachimovich (Labor) and other left-wing Knesset members on Wednesday hailed the decision of the US Supreme Court to grant same-sex couples the same federal benefits as heterosexual couples, expressing hope that Israel would also move toward recognizing gay marriage.Source

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Do you support the death penalty? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party’s answer: No, too many people are innocently convicted Zionist Camp MKs voted against the terrorist death penalty...Source

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party’s answer: Yes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory His comments were swiftly denounced by members of Knesset, including Kulanu MK Rachel Azaria and Zionist Union MK Merav Michaeli, who are both often at the forefront of gender...Source

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Do you support the use of nuclear energy? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should tuition at public universities be free? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the U.S. overthrow President Assad of Syria? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Do you support the military offensive against ISIS in the Iraqi city of Mosul? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party’s answer: Yes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment Labor MKs voted against abolishing the...Source

Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party’s answer: Yes Netanyahu was responding to Israeli liberals led by opposition leader Isaac Herzog (Labor), who said Jewish history demands that the nation show compassion. Having themselves felt the “world’s silence,” Herzog said, “Jews cannot remain indifferent” to the carnage in Syria and the refugees’ plight.Source

Should the government increase or decrease military spending? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party’s answer: Increase המחנה הציוני: "אנו תומכים במתווה ועדת ברודט ובתוואי הרב־שנתי שנקבע, שבמסגרתו תבוצע הגדלה מתונה של תקציב...Source

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Decrease Source

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

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

Labor Party voters: No Source

Should immigrants be allowed to hold dual citizenship status? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the country? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: No Source

Should immigrants be required to learn English? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Increase Source

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party’s answer: No ח"כ מיקי רוזנטל אמר בדיון כי "אי אפשר שאדם שמעל באמון הציבור יחזור לשרת אותו. לא יכול להיות שמי שכשל בנורמה ציבורית יחזור לכהן במשרה ציבורית. חקיקת החוק מעידה שנכשלנו מכיוון שאלו דברים שאמורים להיות חלק מהנורמה הציבורית. מבקש שלא נשדר לציבור מהכנסת שהנורמה הקיימת סבירה וקבילה כי היא אינה כזו".Source

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: No Source

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: No Source

Should political parties receive money from the government? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: No Source

Should the minimum voting age be lowered? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: No Source

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party’s answer: Yes, and make it a living wage Labor MKs voted for raising the minimum...Source

Should the government raise taxes on the rich? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party’s answer: Decrease, but only on food and medicine · קידום הפחתת מע"מ על מוצרי...Source

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: No Source

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party’s answer: Help, but ban their ability to make political donations Herzog welcomed the move, declaring that “Avi is an important and ground-breaking social leader who is implementing historic changes in the lives of weaker segments of society, of people with disabilities and of pensioners, as well as leading Israel’s workers to unprecedented accomplishments.”Source

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Raise Source

Do you support a universal basic income program? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: No Source

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party’s answer: Yes Labor MKs voted for the bankers compensation limit...Source

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: No Source

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party’s answer: Less, and provide more government funding • The rehabilitation of the public healthcare system by increasing the government budget to the healthcare system to close the gap of 1.5 billion ₪ in the annual budget base, including a one-time supplement of 300 million in favor of shortening the queues. ... • The prevention of operation of private medical services (Sharap) in public hospitals and government regulation of ​​medical tourism.Source

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party’s answer: Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses While Zionist Union, Kulanu, Meretz and yes, the Joint List, are all for medical marijuana, only Kulanu and Meretz support decriminalizing the wacky...Source

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should social media companies ban political advertising? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should it be illegal to burn our national flag? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: No Source

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: No Source

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party’s answer: No While Zionist Union, Kulanu, Meretz and yes, the Joint List, are all for medical marijuana, only Kulanu and Meretz support decriminalizing the wacky...Source

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: No Source

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)? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: No Source

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

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

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: No Source

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: No Source

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: Yes Source

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: No Source

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons? ^{stats discuss}

Labor Party voters: No Source

Should the government increase spending on public transportation? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

What is your stance on abortion? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Pro-life Source

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home’s answer: No The issue is politically prickly for Benjamin Netanyahu’s government because it is steadfastly opposed by the religious wing in his coalition - the Naftali Bennett’s Jewish Home party, Shas and United Torah...Source

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home’s answer: No Under the terms of the current coalition agreement, Jewish Home—a right-wing, religious Zionist party—not only controls the Ministry of Religious Services but insisted on a clause that mandates that all governing parties must be in agreement when it comes to changing the balance between religion and state. And Jewish Home’s position on the matter is clear: “There’s not a chance we’ll allow civil unions for gay couples,” a senior party official told Ha’aretz.Source

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: No Source

Do you support the death penalty? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home’s answer: Yes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked (Bayit Yehudi) responded that she supports capital punishment and even proposed a bill to implement it in the last Knesset, but the government’s position is to oppose Gal’s bill and allow the new committee to make recommendations. ... A Bayit Yehudi source said Bennett skipped the vote intentionally, because he did not want to vote against the death penalty, but Shaked could not get away with absenting herself because she is the chairwoman of the Ministerial Committee for Legislation.Source

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home’s answer: Yes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory Chairman of the Jewish Home party, Education Minister Naftali Bennett, welcomed the upward trend in the number of girls serving in the IDF in combat roles. In his Twitter account Bennett shared the words of Yossi Yehoshua, the military correspondent of Yediot Aharonot, who heralded "a dramatic increase in the number of female combat soldiers". Bennett wrote that is a "wonderful phenomenon", as he puts it.Source

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: No Source

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: No Source

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Do you support the use of nuclear energy? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should tuition at public universities be free? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the U.S. overthrow President Assad of Syria? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home’s answer: No, this would allow ISIS to control Syria I asked Minister Bennett what should be the Israeli response to the carnage happening in Syria. Bennett denies Israeli military intervention, but outlines three principles: a zero-tolerance policy for any harm to Israel, preventing Syria from serving as a base of supplies to Hezbollah, and most importantly - at the end of the war Iran is not on the Syrian border. "Iran sits on the Lebanese border, as Hizbullah, it is to some extent also at the Gazan border with Hamas, we will not accept an Iranian presence on the Syrian border, too." But the presence of the Russian and Russian-Assad-Iran axis stand in contrast to those three principles, I would argue. Not necessarily, he says. The situation is much more complex. "How we get to that I would rather not expand". Even military involvement? "Absolutely not. We have political tools, relations with Russia and the United States, and also with some Arab states. We are a national power in the Middle East. We have a basket of tools that give the ability to promote the desired policy."Source

Do you support the military offensive against ISIS in the Iraqi city of Mosul? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home’s answer: Yes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment The Jewish Home MKs voted against abolishing the...Source

Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home’s answer: No, and send all refugees back to Syria Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked (Jewish Home) was the latest member of the Israeli political establishment to point out the folly of admitting large numbers of Syrian refugees into Israel. Although Israel was cognizant of the suffering of the refugees, the country just did not have the geographic and cultural depth to take them in, she explained Sunday. Even taking in just a few, she told Army Radio in an interview, was a bad idea. “I believe that the calls being made by opposition figures to absorb refugees is irresponsible. You can't just take in a small group,” she said. “As soon as you admit some it will degenerate into tens of thousands, and then hundreds of thousands.”Source

Should the government increase or decrease military spending? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home’s answer: Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced הבית היהודי: "כל תוספת לתקציב הביטחון חייבת להגיע להתעצמות ולהצטיידות ולא לניפוח המערכת והמנגנון. לכן דרושה רפורמה כללית בפנסיה התקציבית שמייצרת עלויות כבדות לתקציב המדינה ומפלה בין אזרחים. יש מקום ליותר צדק חלוקתי בפנסיות".Source

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Decrease Source

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

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

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should immigrants be allowed to hold dual citizenship status? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the country? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: No Source

Should immigrants be required to learn English? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Decrease Source

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home’s answer: Yes שרת המשפטים איילת שקד השיבה בשם הממשלה להצעת החוק ואמר כי "מדובר על הצעה שנסמכת על עקרונות חשובים אך במתכונתה הנוכחית ההצעה גורפת ללא הגבלת זמן ועל מנעד רחב של עבירות. כתוצאה מההצעה נפגעת לא רק זכותו של היחיד להיבחר אלא גם לזכותו של הציבור לפגוע במועמד מסוים. היא גם פוגעת באפשרות של אדם לתקן את מעשיו שנים רבות אחרי ביצוע העבירה".Source

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: No Source

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: No Source

Should political parties receive money from the government? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: No Source

Should the minimum voting age be lowered? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: No Source

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home’s answer: Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation The Jewish Home MKs voted for raising the minimum...Source

Should the government raise taxes on the rich? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: No Source

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home’s answer: Decrease, but only on food and medicine מנגד, צריך להפחית את נטל המס של החציון התחתון, שמשלם מס עקיף גבוה מאוד - במכסים, במע"מ ובמסי קנייה...Source

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home’s answer: Hurt The Labor Party is slave to big unions, Economy Minister Naftali Bennett implied at the Antitrust Authority’s annual conference Tuesday. “It’s no coincidence that in my two-year term competition opened up because we are not the big unions’ minions anymore.Source

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home’s answer: Maintain the current rate הבית היהודי: "המטרה כמובן היא לא להעלות מסים, מכיוון שהם לא מטרה, אלא...Source

Do you support a universal basic income program? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: No Source

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: No Source

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: No Source

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home’s answer: Yes, and lower the cap to 20% The Jewish Home MKs voted for the bankers compensation limit...Source

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: More Source

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home’s answer: Less Jewish Home: "For. We support raising the tax by 1%, while cancelling the supplementary health insurance and the introducing the services included in them into the public basket. This move will lead to narrow gaps, to restraining private spending, and mainly will enable providing extended services within the public system in an equitable manner." ... Jewish Home: "Against. The existence of private healthcare in public hospitals contributes to deepening the disparities, loss of confidence in the public system and the prosperity of 'black' healthcare. We must make a clear distinction between private and public healthcare, building of a national program to shorten queues in public healthcare."Source

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home’s answer: Yes, but only for medical use לפני כחצי שנה הצהיר שר החקלאות אורי אריאל כי היצוא יחל 'בעוד שנתיים' לדבריו, כלומר רק בשנת 2018 לערך. הצעת החוק זכתה מראש לתמיכה של שר האוצר משה כחלון ושל שרת המשפטים אילת שקד שדחפו לאישורה.Source

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: No Source

Should social media companies ban political advertising? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Should it be illegal to burn our national flag? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home’s answer: Yes The Jewish Home MKs voted for the flag...Source

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: No Source

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: No Source

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home’s answer: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time Israel’s Cabinet voted to decriminalize recreational use of marijuana. The Cabinet voted on the policy at its regular meeting on Sunday. An inter-ministerial committee will now create legislation in order to implement the new policy, which still must be ratified by the Knesset. The committee will present its recommendations to the government by May 7. The proposal was submitted by Minister for Public Security Gilad Erdan of the Likud Party and Minister of Justice Ayelet Shaked of the Jewish Home Party.Source

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

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)? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: No Source

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

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

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: No Source

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: Yes Source

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: No Source

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons? ^{stats discuss}

The Jewish Home voters: No Source

Should the government increase spending on public transportation? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism voters: Yes Source

What is your stance on abortion? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism’s answer: Pro-life "יהדות התורה החרדית" רואה בביסוס הרוב היהודי במדינה כערך עליון, ומייחסת חשיבות רבה לעידוד הילודה בעם היהודי, ומניעת הפלות מלאכותיות. אנו רואים בחומרה רבה את העובדה המצערת, שמאז קום המדינה אבדו לעם היהודי מאות אלפי צאצאים, שנקטלו במעי אימם באמצעות הפלות יזומות, תוך פגיעה בערך העליון של קדושת חיי האדם. נפעל להקצאה ממשלתית של תקציבים מיוחדים לפעולות הסברה על ערך החיים ועל ברכת ריבוי טבעי של העם היהודי. נדרוש סיוע ממלכתי לגופים ההתנדבותיים העוסקים בכך, והפועלים בקרב בני עמנו בתדירות מתמדת. נאבק נגד תופעת המתירנות הקלוקלת אשר פשתה ברחוב הישראלי, הפוגעת במוטיבציה החברתית והמוסרית. נפעל במיגוון רחב של פעולות להסברת ערכה וחיוניותה של המשפחה היהודית וריבויה הטבעי.Source

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism’s answer: No Knesset Members Zevulun Orlev (National Union/National Religious Party) and Avraham Ravitz (United Torah Judaism) suggested that the Knesset Labor, Welfare and Health Committee meet to discuss the issue. Both legislators oppose the new...Source

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism’s answer: No A number of members of the Knesset (MK) from two conservative religious parties commented negatively on the decision in favor of marriage equality: According to LifeSiteNews.com: "MK Meir Porush with the United Torah Judaism called for the protest resignation of Justice Elyakim Rubinstein, the only High Court Judge to oppose the ruling. ..." "MK Moshe Gafni, with the United Torah Judaism, said he will propose a private bill if it's possible to render the decision moot by legislature. "Barak is leaving us a farewell gift tantamount to a destruction of the family unit," Gafni said. "Any sane person is shocked by the ruling. Even Sodom and Gomorrah had court houses."Source

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism have not answered this question yet. Would you like to suggest their answer?

Do you support the death penalty? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism’s answer: No, too many people are innocently convicted United Torah Judaism MKs voted against the terrorist death penalty...Source

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism’s answer: No, men are more likely to risk the success of a mission in order to protect a women from danger The parties will fight the drafting of women to military or national service of any kind, both in the religious and the secular sectors. The parties believe there is no real need to draft women into military...Source

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors? ^{stats discuss}

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Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies? ^{stats discuss}

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Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete in athletic events? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism voters: Yes Source

Do you support the use of nuclear energy? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism voters: Yes Source

Should tuition at public universities be free? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism voters: No Source

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the U.S. overthrow President Assad of Syria? ^{stats discuss}

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Do you support the military offensive against ISIS in the Iraqi city of Mosul? ^{stats discuss}

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Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism’s answer: No United Torah Judaism MKs voted for abolishing the...Source

Should the U.S. accept refugees from Syria? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government increase or decrease military spending? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism’s answer: Increase, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced יהדות התורה: "אנו בעד הדרישה להגדלת תקציב המיועד רק לביטחון, אך במקביל דרושה רפורמה בפנסיה הצבאית והתאמתה...Source

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending? ^{stats discuss}

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Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime? ^{stats discuss}

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

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Should immigrants be allowed to hold dual citizenship status? ^{stats discuss}

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Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into the country? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism voters: No Source

Should immigrants be required to learn English? ^{stats discuss}

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Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers? ^{stats discuss}

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Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism’s answer: Yes וטו שהטילה 'יהדות התורה' מנע את העברתו של חוק דרעי, החוק שאמור היה למנוע התמודדות לכנסת ממי שהורשע בבית המשפט בעבירה שיש עמה...Source

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United States, have the right to vote? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism voters: No Source

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism voters: Yes Source

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties? ^{stats discuss}

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Should political parties receive money from the government? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism’s answer: Yes, and funding should be proportional to the amount of votes they receive הצביעו בעד חוק...Source

Should the minimum voting age be lowered? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism’s answer: Yes, and make it a living wage United Torah Judaism MKs voted for raising the minimum...Source

Should the government raise taxes on the rich? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism voters: Yes Source

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism’s answer: Decrease, to provide economic growth שאלתו של ליצמן לא נשאלה בתמימות. זו בדיוק הנקודה שאליה מכוונות המפלגות החרדיות ש״ס ויהדות התורה בקמפיין הבחירות הקרוב שלהן. רוב הקמפיינים של רוב המפלגות ידברו על ״יוקר המחיה״, והחרדים כבר הודיעו שכוונתם לכוון למאבק במע״מ המוטל על מוצרי המזון הבסיסיים.Source

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism’s answer: No, reduce military spending instead יו"ר ועדת הכספים, ח"כ משה גפני (יהדות התורה), הביע תמיכה בשינוי היעד וציין כי "הכלכלה הישראלית חזקה אבל מעמד הביניים סובל ויש בעיות חברתיות קשות. היציבות הכלכלית חשובה אבל היציבות החברתית חשובה לא פחות". הצעת החוק לשינוי מתווה הגירעון אושרה במסגרת הצעת חוק, לקריאה שנייה ושלישית ותועבר להצבעה במליאת הכנסת. גפני הוסיף "יש בעיה קשה בהתנהלות הכלכלית של מדינת ישראל; הכלכלה חזקה אך אינה מחלחלת לאזרחים. אני לא בטוח שעמדת הנגיד שיש לקבוע 2.5% יעד גירעון נכונה אך אני מכבד אותו. אני מזהיר לפני תקציב 2013, יציבות חברתית חשובה לא פחות מהכלכלית. אסור לחזור על השגיאות שהובילו למשבר החברתי". "זאת מדיניותה המסורתית של הוועדה בראשותי, שבמקום להטיל עוד מסים וגזירות על האזרחים, ניתן להעלות את יעד הגירעון בצורה מדודה", ציין גפני.Source

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax? ^{stats discuss}

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Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism voters: Hurt Source

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism’s answer: Raise יהדות התורה: "יש להגדיל את המס שמשלמות חברות שקיבלו מאזרחי המדינה משאבי טבע באמצעות הממשלה ואת המס שמשלם מספר מצומצם של אנשים ומשפחות שהרוויחו הון עתק בשעה שמשכורות מעמד הביניים והקצבאות נשחקו ללא כל פרופורציה.Source

Do you support a universal basic income program? ^{stats discuss}

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Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country? ^{stats discuss}

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Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country? ^{stats discuss}

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Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism’s answer: Yes, and lower the cap to 20% United Torah Judaism MKs voted for the bankers compensation limit...Source

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs? ^{stats discuss}

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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency? ^{stats discuss}

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Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google? ^{stats discuss}

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Do you support a single-payer healthcare system? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism voters: Yes Source

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism’s answer: More, and end government subsidies Litzman is also determined to legalize and institutionalize private medical services (Sharap) in the government and health fund hospitals so that senior doctors will be on duty in the afternoons, evenings and...Source

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism’s answer: Yes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it During an address to the Knesset Committee on Drug and Alcohol Abuse, Litzman said the current system of dispensing medical marijuana to patients was unbalanced. “Today pharmacies give out all kind of drugs, including narcotics such as morphine, and it’s done in a perfectly orderly fashion. So marijuana will be handled the same way,” he said. “It will be prescribed and monitored by the same standards as other medications,” he added. Litzman, who heads the United Torah Judaism party, said the move would ease pressure on the overcrowded medical marijuana dispensaries that struggle to serve thousands of Israelis prescribed the drug.Source

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment? ^{stats discuss}

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Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals? ^{stats discuss}

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Should social media companies ban political advertising? ^{stats discuss}

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Should it be illegal to burn our national flag? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism’s answer: No According to MK Issawi Frej: "MK Eichler (from the United Torah Judaism) is looking for offsetting (to be exempt from voting) because he doesn't agree that he should vote for the bill." (as part of the...Source

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism voters: No Source

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism voters: No Source

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers? ^{stats discuss}

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Should there be term limits set for members of Congress? ^{stats discuss}

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use? ^{stats discuss}

United Torah Judaism’s answer: No, we should pass tougher drug laws A vote on a bill to decriminalize possession, originally slated for Sunday, was delayed a week due to opposition from Erdan (Likud) and Health Minister Yaakov Litzman (United Torah...Source