Eran Etzion
ערן עציון · Former deputy National Security Adviser
Who they are
Career diplomat who headed policy planning at the Foreign Ministry and served as deputy head of the National Security Council. Placed twentieth in the July 2026 primary.
Positions and record
Diplomacy: Rebuild Israel's standing with allies.
Strategy: Long-range planning over crisis management.
Region: A negotiated regional architecture.
Where they stand
Judea & Samariaparty lineNegotiated two-state agreement
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineHostage deal, international framework
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineUniversal service, civil options
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineConstitutionally entrench the court
Strengthen the courtCurb the court
Economyparty lineSocial-democratic investment
Social spendingFree market
Religion & Stateparty lineCivil marriage, public transit on Shabbat
Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo