Question 1

The State of Israel: Jewish – Sovereign – Democratic

Accepted Answer

Tzur Israel aspires to realize an exemplary society that is Jewish, sovereign, and democratic.

Tzur Israel promotes a strong and statesmanlike government that empowers each community to thrive culturally and economically while preserving its unique identity.

Tzur Israel will work to build and develop a sovereign State of Israel based on the foundations of Judaism and democracy.
 • The party’s members are proud of and respect the diversity within Israeli society, consider themselves partners in it, and recognize its importance.
 • Party members are committed to promoting prosperity for all sectors of the population.
 • They are also committed to initiative, integrity, and pragmatism

• Advancing a national plan to strengthen unity and heal social rifts.
 • Decentralizing power and authority while reinforcing local and municipal leadership.
 • Releasing narrow sectoral worldviews while reinforcing identity-based roots in education and culture, alongside a forward-looking, liberal, and inclusive perspective.

Tzur Israel's Operational Approach
 • Tzur Israel recognizes the need to make bold decisions of historic significance.
 • Tzur Israel will enable every sector and community to work toward its cultural and economic prosperity and the preservation of its distinct character.
 • Tzur Israel will strengthen the rule of law and work to restore harmony in public life.
 • Tzur Israel will establish a budgeting mechanism based on clear, transparent, and uniform criteria — one that will incentivize intersectoral cooperation while also respecting and embracing diversity and pluralism.

Question 2

Shared Responsibility - A Source of Strength and National Cohesion

Accepted Answer

Tzur Israel believes in establishing a new civic contract that ensures everyone contributes fairly to the development of the state and equitably enjoys the fruits of shared prosperity.

• In the first stage, voluntary national service tracks should be opened and publicly funded, tailored to different sectors of society—with a particular focus on the Haredi and Arab communities.
 • In the second stage, a minimum threshold of participation will be required by law and enforced through clearly defined legal sanctions. This threshold will include mandatory national service for all citizens, men and women alike.

• Those serving in the security forces from all sectors—especially combat soldiers—will be entitled to a generous lifelong benefits package.
 • As part of building a shared Israeli partnership, public funding for educational institutions will be provided only to those that teach Hebrew, mathematics, civics, English, and the history of the State of Israel.

Question 3

Principled and Pragmatic Governance - Authority, Efficiency, and Decentralization

Accepted Answer

Regulating the relationships between branches of government in an efficient, fair, and balanced manner, while decentralizing authority based on trust in communities and local authorities.

• Establishing and anchoring the relationships between government branches through primary legislation, so they function efficiently, fairly, and with balance—thereby restoring public trust.
 • At the core of this legislative arrangement lies a commitment to ensuring that the elected government is stable and governs effectively, that the Knesset is independent and not a subordinate of the executive, and that the Supreme Court is a decisive and independent—but restrained—body.
 • Initiating a process to establish a basic constitution through broad national consensus.

• Advancing transparent and value-based national policy that promotes decentralization of powers, grounded in trust in communities and local governments.
   Encouraging cooperation between communities, authorities, and sectors, by removing barriers and providing tools for practical initiative.

• Promoting a professional and efficient civil service dedicated to implementing the vision of elected officials, with loyalty to the people and the state. A public service that rewards professionalism, efficiency, and measurable outcomes that advance the public interest.
 • Improving working relations between law enforcement bodies to enable firm and focused action against crime, while fostering cooperation with community, local, and sectoral leadership.

Question 4

Security Doctrine – The Sword and the Olive Branch

Accepted Answer

Prepared for battle and decisive action against those who challenge our right to exist, alongside a diplomatic vision, initiative, and pursuit of peace and cooperation.

The Sword Policy: Security Decisiveness
Resolute stance in the face of any security threat, along with continuous preparedness for a decisive confrontation with any entity that challenges our right to exist.
 • National and personal security are paramount.
 • Practical and proven readiness for war – through the building of Israel’s strategic and military power.
 • A proactive and ongoing war on terrorism.
 • Offensive initiative against Israel’s enemies, shifting the battleground beyond the country’s borders.

The Olive Branch Policy: Statesmanship, Vision, and Initiative
Pursuit of peace and cooperation with any party that recognizes the right of the State of Israel to exist.
 • Articulating a clear strategic-political vision, including a Middle East that is open and secure for Jews.
 • Building a strategic plan for realizing this vision and taking initiative with all relevant actors in the region.
 • Israel must shape its future through proactive steps and harness friendly nations and neighboring states for cooperation. This must be based on true recognition and respect for the interests of our partners, alongside the setting of clear red lines.

It is our duty to break free from rigid thinking, abandon the culture of political stagnation, and strive to realize diplomatic opportunities to shape reality in Israel’s favor – in the security, diplomatic, social, and religious spheres alike.

Question 5

Education – A Foundation for Personal and National Growth

Accepted Answer

Excellent education from birth, providing a basic toolkit for economic and spiritual prosperity.
Maximal freedom must be ensured for communities to shape the character of their children's education.

• Education is the foundation for both personal and collective prosperity, and a prerequisite for the success of the state in every other domain.
 • Education is a fundamental right for every citizen and the most effective means to secure the future of the State of Israel.
 • The education system must ensure that every boy and girl acquires a basic toolkit that enables them to function as equal citizens in the country.

• The right to education begins at birth. Oversight of early childhood education should be placed under the Ministry of Education, alongside implementation of a Free Education Law from birth. This must go hand in hand with improving and expanding maternity leave conditions.
 • Every child will study Hebrew, mathematics, civics, English, the history of the State of Israel, and gain familiarity with the heritage of their community.
 • “Educate a child according to their way.” Expand educational tracks to provide diverse tools suited to the various needs and abilities of our children, and to the future challenges of the State of Israel.

• Decentralization and granting greater authority to school principals and local municipalities – in order to allow communities to shape their children's education.
 • Retain high-quality personnel and create conditions that will attract skilled and professional educators.
 • The shutdown of the education system constitutes a violation of our children’s basic right. The education system must be defined as an “essential service” that is halted only in extreme cases and with the approval of a special committee.
 • The school calendar and hours should be adjusted to align with those of the rest of the economy, in order to enable an efficient and productive workforce.

Question 6

A Free and Responsible Economy

Accepted Answer

An open, fair, responsible, and efficient market. Reducing bureaucracy and dismantling monopolies.
Oversight to ensure fair labor and trade conditions, and a dignified life for every citizen.

• Promote economic policy based on removing bureaucratic barriers, encouraging entrepreneurship, and advancing transparency.
 • Individual well-being requires strengthening the economy and developing industry, through encouraging innovation and growth.
 • Ensure a fair, responsible, and efficient market that champions transparency and access to information for all citizens. We will promote prosperity and enable equal opportunity.
 • Promote moderate state involvement in the private sector, alongside government action to reduce monopolies and ensure fair labor conditions.

Question 7

Preparing for Tomorrow’s Challenges – Professional, Long-Term Planning and Sustainable Development

Accepted Answer

Strategic, long-term, multidisciplinary, and professional planning for the dramatic changes ahead -
Geopolitical shifts, climate change, the AI revolution, and challenges of overpopulation.

All state systems must align with a long-term national growth and security strategy. In the coming decade, dramatic changes will occur, and if Israel does not take the lead in shaping these transformations, it will lose its strategic, economic, and technological edge.
 • Climate change will impact energy, food, migration, and transportation systems.
 • Technology, automation, and artificial intelligence will reshape the labor market.
 • Rapid population growth in Israel will lead to unprecedented density.

These challenges must be met with seriousness and systematic preparation.
There are solutions to each of these challenges, and the state must implement them in a balanced and planned manner, as part of a comprehensive long-term strategy.