Who they are
Hujeirat was born in Bir al-Maksur in the Galilee in 1965 and holds a doctorate in genetics from the Hebrew University. He set up a molecular genetics laboratory at Ha'Emek Medical Center in 1997, later ran a programme promoting Arab employment and managed MyHeritage's coronavirus testing laboratory. He headed Bir al-Maksur local council from 2008 to 2013 and entered the Knesset in 2022.
Positions and record
Education: Budgets and buildings for Arab and Bedouin schools.
Galilee: Northern Bedouin land and development claims.
Participation: Ra'am's civil-gains model over protest politics.
Where they stand
Holds the party line on every issue.
Judea & Samariaparty lineTwo states in principle; domestic agenda first
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineUphold the ceasefire, massive reconstruction
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineVoted against the blanket exemption law
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineProtect minority rights via the court
Court can strike lawsKnesset can override
Economyparty lineDevelopment budgets for Arab society
Social spendingFree market
Educationparty lineWon billions for Arab schools within the state system, not autonomy
State runs the schoolsParents and communities
Religion & Stateparty lineConservative on social issues
Civil / pluralistReligious authority
Nation & Citizenshipparty lineEqual citizenship, but accepts the Jewish state
Equal citizenshipJewish national state