Question: You're young and new to politics-how can you run a country?

Answer: Being young and new can be an advantage, not just a drawback. And in any case, we’re not just young.Tzur Israel is made up of men and women of all ages, many with extensive experience. Some of us are also not new to politics. Politics isn’t just about elected officials—it’s also about the professional and social ecosystem surrounding them. Tzur Israel brings together experienced individuals from a wide range of public, political, media, and social roles. The current system isn’t working. It’s time to refresh it—and that’s exactly what Tzur Israel brings to politics.

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Answer: Being young and new can be an advantage, not just a drawback. And in any case, we’re not just young.Tzur Israel is made up of men and women of all ages, many with extensive experience. Some of us are also not new to politics. Politics isn’t just about elected officials—it’s also about the professional and social ecosystem surrounding them. Tzur Israel brings together experienced individuals from a wide range of public, political, media, and social roles. The current system isn’t working. It’s time to refresh it—and that’s exactly what Tzur Israel brings to politics.

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Why Tzur Israel?

We come from all corners of the country with one simple request: practical hope.
Bottom line – a party that takes responsibility for the state, not just for a specific sector.

Tzur Israel includes members from all communities – religious, secular, traditional, Haredi and Arab.
We believe in the vision of Tzur Israel because it’s good for the country and for all its people.

Our Vision

We need brave and determined leadership, committed to all parts of the nation.

Israel is falling apart before our eyes, and our greatest enemy is
the war of identities tearing us apart from within.

Tzur Israel will be a political, ideological, and social home.

It will promote pragmatic and diverse leadership, acting in partnership and with integrity.

It will lead a policy driven by action and decisive choices.

And it will work in partnership with all sectors in Israel to strengthen the backbone of statehood.

We must lead Israel with unity, strength, and determination,

toward the realization of an exemplary Jewish-sovereign-democratic society –

a secure and prosperous state for the benefit of future generations.

Striving for Contact!

Striving for Roots
Strengthening Israel’s Jewish identity while safeguarding freedom, diversity, and protection from coercion.

Striving for Security
Combining the sword with the olive branch - fighting terrorism with determination while pursuing cooperation and political resolution.

Striving for Partnership
Fostering inclusion across all sectors through universal national service and fair resource allocation.

Striving for a Responsible Economy
Promoting a free market that rewards initiative and fairness, fights monopolies, and ensures a life of dignity for all.

Striving for Education
Investing more in education, opening up diverse learning paths, and guaranteeing equal opportunity from the periphery to the center.

Striving for Good Governance
Empowering local authorities and civil society while strengthening state governance and streamlining government ministries.

Striving for Consensus
Correcting the imbalance between branches of government through broad agreement, restoring trust and ensuring fairness and efficiency.

Our vision and policies

We Are You!

Now is the time to get involved, become a member, and build a better future together.

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The Founders of Tzur Israel

Naftali Oppenheimer

Movement Chairperson

Naftali Oppenheimer is the founder of the “Bar-Kayma” Youth Movement, which connects sustainability with Jewish heritage. He previously served as CEO of the "Teva Ivri" NGO.

Oppenheimer established and led several inclusive study centers (Batei Midrash) bringing together secular and religious participants. He is the author of The Eden Project and the On the Hebrew Way philosophical series. He has served on the boards of leading organizations in the fields of environment, society, and Jewish identity.

A former combat officer, he holds a B.A. in Humanities and Social Sciences with honors, and an M.A. in Public Policy from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

30 years old, grew up in Efrat, married and lives in Jerusalem.

Aviah Skalsky

Leadership Member

Avia holds a dual degree in Law and International Relations from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She currently works as a zoning and construction attorney at one of Jerusalem’s leading law firms.

From a young age, Avia has combined professional dedication and excellence with a strong sense of civic responsibility. She believes that each and every one of us has a role to play in shaping the future of Israeli society.

28 years old, grew up in Nitzan, lives in Jerusalem

David Zanzouri

Leadership Member

David is a graduate of the Hesder Yeshiva in Karnei Shomron and a former combat soldier in the Givati Brigade.
He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and Management and a B.A. in Business Administration from Ruppin Academic Center.

In recent years, he has gained experience in public service as a political advisor.
David brings with him a unique combination of values, combat experience, and professional competence-alongside a rich and principled family life.

33 years old, married and father of seven, lives in Pardes Hanna

Yannai Namia Cohen

Leadership Member

Son of parents who immigrated from Algeria and the youngest of five siblings.

Lived in the Binyamin region and in Mateh Yehuda, and has now returned to Jerusalem.

Holds a Master’s degree with honors in Geophysics, active reserve soldier, carpenter, teacher, and former moshav director. Founded and led the kindergarten parents' council in Mateh Yehuda, and initiated a movement to establish a constitution for Israel, during which he marched on foot from Tze’elim to Jerusalem.

37 years old, born in France, married and father of two daughters