Who they are
Affan is from the Galilee village of al-Uzeir and is director-general of the Al-Qalam academic institution, which runs student guidance programmes. He is secretary-general of the United Arab List.
Positions and record
We could not find published positions for Daoud Affan. 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 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