Who they are
Mengistu served as a reservist in the Paratroopers Brigade’s reconnaissance unit and worked in technology and project management. He joined Israel First in August 2026.
Positions and record
We could not find published positions for Alon Mengistu. Newcomers to a party list often have no policy record until the campaign starts. This section will fill in as they speak publicly.
Where they stand
Holds the party line on every issue.
Judea & Samariaparty lineAnnul Oslo, no territorial concessions
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineDismantle Hamas and Hezbollah, press Iran
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineUniversal draft, no exemptions
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineBacks reform, but by consensus not by coalition
Court can strike lawsKnesset can override
Economyparty lineClassical liberal, free markets
Social spendingFree market
Educationparty lineBacks a ₪60,000 voucher so school funding follows the child
State runs the schoolsParents and communities
Religion & Stateparty lineAgainst religious coercion; no wider agenda
Civil / pluralistReligious authority
Nation & Citizenshipparty lineIts leader defends the Nation-State Law
Equal citizenshipJewish national state