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אמת · Center-left; a merger of Labor and Meretz

The Democrats, led by Yair Golan

The positions here come from the Democrats’ work plans, published as PDFs on their platform site.

Polling above the electoral threshold on September 30, 2026.

Sourced positions

12 sourced statements

What kind of commission should investigate October 7?

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The Democrats’ diplomatic-security plan commits to a state commission of inquiry into October 7 and to implementing its conclusions.

“אנו נפעל להקים ועדת חקירה ממלכתית לאירועי 7 באוקטובר וליישם את מסקנותיה במלואן.”

We will act to establish a state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7 and to implement its conclusions in full.

Translation from Hebrew. The quote above is the original.

The Democrats – Diplomatic-security plan (PDF, August 11, 2026)Campaign website2026-08-11Saved copyVerified · Oct 3, 2026

Should Israel apply its sovereignty to parts of Judea and Samaria (the West Bank)?

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The plan commits to stopping what it calls “the annexation” and preventing an escalation in the West Bank.

“נעצור את הסיפוח, נילחם בטרור היהודי ונמנע פיצוץ בגדה.”

We will stop the annexation, fight Jewish terrorism and prevent an explosion in the West Bank.

Translation from Hebrew. The quote above is the original.

The Democrats – Diplomatic-security plan (PDF, August 11, 2026)Campaign website2026-08-11Saved copyVerified · Oct 3, 2026

Should Israel expand building in Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank)?

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The plan commits to halting new outposts and ending funding for outposts and farms set up against the law.

“נבלום את הקמת המאחזים ונפסיק את תקצוב המאחזים והחוות שהוקמו בניגוד לחוק ולשיקולי הביטחון.”

We will halt the establishment of outposts and stop funding the outposts and farms that were set up against the law and against security considerations.

Translation from Hebrew. The quote above is the original.

The Democrats – Diplomatic-security plan (PDF, August 11, 2026)Campaign website2026-08-11Saved copyVerified · Oct 3, 2026

Should an independent Palestinian state exist alongside Israel?

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The plan calls on Israel to pursue a responsible diplomatic move with the Palestinians without compromising its security.

“על ישראל להכריע שפניה לקידום מהלך מדיני אחראי מול הפלסטינים, מבלי להתפשר על ביטחונה.”

Israel must decide that it is heading toward advancing a responsible diplomatic move with the Palestinians, without compromising its security.

Translation from Hebrew. The quote above is the original.

The Democrats – Diplomatic-security plan (PDF, August 11, 2026)Campaign website2026-08-11Saved copyVerified · Oct 3, 2026

Should the Palestinian Authority have a role in running Gaza after the war?

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The plan proposes demilitarizing Gaza and replacing Hamas rule with regional and international help.

“בעזה נקדם מהלך לפירוז הרצועה, החלפת שלטון חמאס והקמת מנגנוני אכיפה אפקטיביים בסיוע אזורי ובינלאומי.”

In Gaza we will advance a move to demilitarize the Strip, replace Hamas rule and set up effective enforcement mechanisms with regional and international help.

Translation from Hebrew. The quote above is the original.

The Democrats – Diplomatic-security plan (PDF, August 11, 2026)Campaign website2026-08-11Saved copyVerified · Oct 3, 2026

In return for normalization with Saudi Arabia, should Israel agree to a path toward a Palestinian state?

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The plan commits to a regional diplomatic initiative and to advancing normalization with Saudi Arabia.

“נוביל יוזמה מדינית אזורית ונקדם נורמליזציה עם סעודיה.”

We will lead a regional diplomatic initiative and advance normalization with Saudi Arabia.

Translation from Hebrew. The quote above is the original.

The Democrats – Diplomatic-security plan (PDF, August 11, 2026)Campaign website2026-08-11Saved copyVerified · Oct 4, 2026

Should Israel have civil marriage?

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The Democrats’ religion-and-state plan commits to a civil marriage law.

“נחוקק חוק נישואין אזרחיים ונאפשר חופש בחירה בנישואין וגירושין.”

We will enact a civil marriage law and allow freedom of choice in marriage and divorce.

Translation from Hebrew. The quote above is the original.

The Democrats – Religion and state (PDF, August 11, 2026)Campaign website2026-08-11Saved copyVerified · Oct 3, 2026

How should judges be chosen?

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The Democrats’ democracy plan commits to repealing the law that changed the judicial selection committee.

“נבטל את החוק לשינוי הועדה לבחירת שופטים שיוצר פוליטיזציה של הליך המינוי”

We will repeal the law changing the judicial selection committee, which politicizes the appointment process

Translation from Hebrew. The quote above is the original.

The Democrats – Democracy and justice (PDF, August 11, 2026)Campaign website2026-08-11Saved copyVerified · Oct 3, 2026

Should an explicit guarantee of equality for all citizens be added to the Nation-State Law?

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The Democrats’ Arab-society plan commits to anchoring equality in a Basic Law and amending the Nation-State Law.

“נעגן את עקרון השוויון בחוק יסוד ונתקן את חוק הלאום.”

We will anchor the principle of equality in a Basic Law and amend the Nation-State Law.

Translation from Hebrew. The quote above is the original.

The Democrats – Arab society (PDF, August 24, 2026)Campaign website2026-08-24Saved copyVerified · Oct 3, 2026

What should the state rely on first to lower the cost of living?

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The Democrats’ economic plan commits to cheaper public transport and to more products under price control.

“נוריד בחזרה את מחירי התחבורה הציבורית ונרחיב את המוצרים בפיקוח.”

We will bring public transport fares back down and expand the range of price-controlled products.

Translation from Hebrew. The quote above is the original.

The Democrats – Economy and society (PDF, September 30, 2026)Campaign website2026-09-30Saved copyVerified · Oct 3, 2026

What should come first in Gaza?

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The Democrats’ plan proposes demilitarizing Gaza and replacing Hamas rule with regional and international help.

“בעזה נקדם מהלך לפירוז הרצועה, החלפת שלטון חמאס והקמת מנגנוני אכיפה אפקטיביים בסיוע אזורי ובינלאומי.”

In Gaza we will advance a move to demilitarize the Strip, replace Hamas rule and set up effective enforcement mechanisms with regional and international help.

Translation from Hebrew. The quote above is the original.

The Democrats – Diplomatic-security plan (PDF, August 11, 2026)Campaign website2026-08-11Saved copyVerified · Oct 3, 2026

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