Ghaleb Salamneh
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Ghaleb Salamneh

גאלב סלאמנה

Lawyer

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Who they are

Salamneh was born and raised in Ka’abiyye and attended Grinberg high school in Tivon. He volunteered for three years of military service and began studying law before his discharge. He coached tennis for the Freddie Krivine Initiative while studying, then opened a criminal and civil law practice. In 2025 he provided free legal representation to detained protesters through Otef Atzurim.

Positions and record

Education: Introduce Arabic lessons from first grade to build understanding between Jewish and Arab citizens.

Equality: Repeal the Nation-State Law and entrench equal constitutional rights and duties regardless of religion, ethnicity, sex or sexual orientation.

Peace: Support a Palestinian state with peace-seeking leadership replacing Hamas and a negotiated political settlement.

LGBTQ rights: Support LGBTQ equality and make his parliamentary office openly welcoming to LGBTQ people, including those from Arab communities.

Where they stand

Holds the party line on every issue.

Judea & Samariaparty lineCivilian separation, block annexation
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineClose all fronts, replace Hamas, a state inquiry
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineDraft for everyone — full equality of burden
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineConstitutionally entrench the court
Court can strike lawsKnesset can override
Economyparty lineSocial-democratic investment
Social spendingFree market
Educationparty lineWants one state education system; cuts funding to Haredi networks
State runs the schoolsParents and communities
Religion & Stateparty lineCivil marriage, public transit on Shabbat
Civil / pluralistReligious authority
Nation & Citizenshipparty lineReplace the Nation-State Law; equality for every citizen
Equal citizenshipJewish national state