Israel's 2026 Campaign: Where the Parties and Candidates Stand

Its six pillars call for a free market with less regulation and more competition, and investment in the periphery, housing, health and infrastructure.

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Sources reviewed: Oct 20, 2026

Remove import barriers, break up food monopolies and support farmers directly. Targets OECD-average grocery prices within three years.

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Sources reviewed: Oct 20, 2026

Open parallel imports and reduce food-market concentration. Proposes lower income tax financed by taxes on products such as sugary drinks and disposable utensils.

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Its six pillars call for a strong IDF and decisive action against enemies, a united Jerusalem as Israel's eternal capital, and stronger settlement and sovereignty across the land.

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No withdrawal from Gaza's Yellow Line before Hamas disarms. Pursue Saudi normalization, prevent an Iranian nuclear weapon and build sovereign military AI capabilities.

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Sources reviewed: Oct 20, 2026

On public security, create a PM-led cabinet against organized crime, coordinate ministries through a national project leader and strengthen an independent police force.

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On 20 October 2026, Netanyahu backed drafting Haredi men who are not studying Torah, but did not commit to passing a draft law before the next government is sworn in.

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Requires everyone to serve with no exemptions and ties benefits to service.

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Housing benefit of up to NIS 1 million for eligible active reservists, with one benefit per married couple; promises access within four years of eligibility certification.

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Gives reservists' spouses and co-parents independent standing and direct rights, pays entitlements automatically from the call-up order and provides tiered daycare subsidies for ages 0 to 3.

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Military service first, civilian service for others. Up to 3% of each annual cohort may receive one-year Torah-study deferrals, renewable under criteria; basic training is required.

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Invest NIS 20 billion in reservists over three years. During a proposed four-year period of routine combat, cap service at 50 days a year and 150 over three years.

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Raises pay for all conscripts by 15%, and by 50% for combat soldiers in their third year of service.

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Its six pillars call for education for excellence and love of the land, connection to Jewish heritage, and pride in a Jewish and democratic state.

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Establish civil partnerships while retaining religious marriage. Let each local authority decide on Shabbat public transport according to its community's character.

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Establish civil partnerships and give local authorities and communities more autonomy to shape public Shabbat observance.

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Sources reviewed: Oct 20, 2026