פThe Petek

Side by side

Pick two or three parties. Every issue is one shared scale, so the distance between the dots is the distance between the parties.

Judea & Samaria

Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
  • Yashar:Separation via regional framework, security first
  • Shas:Pragmatic hawk, follows security consensus
  • Ra'am:Palestinian state alongside Israel

Gaza & Security

Deal & disengagementFull military control
  • Yashar:Hostage deal and a day-after arrangement
  • Shas:Backs the government line
  • Ra'am:End the war, massive reconstruction

Haredi Enlistment

Universal draftPreserve exemptions
  • Yashar:National service for every community
  • Shas:Torah study is service; protect exemptions
  • Ra'am:Neutral; supports civil service options

Judiciary

Strengthen the courtCurb the court
  • Yashar:Restore checks, then consensual reform
  • Shas:Curb the court that disqualified Deri
  • Ra'am:Protect minority rights via the court

Economy

Social spendingFree market
  • Yashar:Pragmatic centrism, budget discipline
  • Shas:Subsidies and welfare for the poor
  • Ra'am:Development budgets for Arab society

Religion & State

Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo
  • Yashar:Jewish and democratic, per the Declaration
  • Shas:Religious status quo, stronger rabbinate
  • Ra'am:Conservative on social issues