Who they are
Bismuth was born in 1964 and worked as a journalist and a diplomat before entering politics. He reported from Paris for Maariv and Yedioth Ahronoth, was Israel's ambassador to Mauritania from 2004 to 2008, and served as editor-in-chief of Israel Hayom from 2017 until January 2022. He entered the Knesset in 2022.
Positions and record
Haredi conscription: Advances the coalition's exemption arrangement that his predecessor refused to move.
Gaza war: Rejects the genocide and famine allegations against Israel and defends its targeting.
Tobacco lobby: Reversed a 2017 rule barring tobacco firms from Knesset committee hearings.
Where they stand
Holds the party line on every issue.
Judea & Samariaparty linePro-settlement, no Palestinian state; annexation deferred
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineBacks the Trump plan on Israel's terms: disarm Hamas first
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineNegotiated arrangement with Haredi allies
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineAdvance override and appointments reform
Court can strike lawsKnesset can override
Economyparty lineFree-market in name; raised VAT, grew coalition funds
Social spendingFree market
Educationparty lineWants the core-studies rule kept, but never used to cut funding
State runs the schoolsParents and communities
Religion & Stateparty lineStatus quo with religious partners
Civil / pluralistReligious authority
Nation & Citizenshipparty lineNation-State Law, Jewish self-determination only
Equal citizenshipJewish national state