Who they are
Pahlavani was born in Jerusalem in 1997. He graduated from the Open University in political science, international relations and sociology. He served as chief of staff to Israel’s consul general in Chicago, then became chief of staff to Employment Service director general Inbal Mashash in January 2026.
Positions and record
Gender equality: His publisher’s biography describes inclusive language as part of equality between people. He uses language addressing all genders in his writing and everyday speech.
Student community: In September 2020, as an Open University student representative, called for a stronger social life across the university.
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