Who they are
Gitler has served as a fighter and commander in Battalion 71 of the paratroopers' Brigade 55 since 2000, and did 360 reserve days in the war that began in October 2023. He took a B.Sc. in computer science and mathematics at Bar-Ilan and an MBA at Tel Aviv University, and has worked twenty years in software, latterly as a senior database expert. He was elected to the Reservists' executive committee in February 2026.
Positions and record
We could not find published positions for Itai Gitler. 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 linePrevent a Palestinian state; sovereignty by settlement in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley, no annexation bill
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineFull control of the perimeter and the Philadelphi line; a directorate for voluntary emigration
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineA universal draft law with sanctions on evaders, passed before the government forms
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineReform under broad agreement: split the Attorney General's role, a Basic Law: Legislation, no override
Court can strike lawsKnesset can override
Economyparty lineBreak the monopolies and importer cartels, the one economic plank both sides announced
Social spendingFree market
Educationparty lineConditions school funding on service to the state, not on who runs the schools
State runs the schoolsParents and communities
Religion & Stateparty lineNo list position; Hendel personally backs Shabbat transport and civil unions
Civil / pluralistReligious authority
Nation & Citizenshipparty lineRights tied to service for all citizens; a Jewish majority in the Negev and Galilee as a national aim
Equal citizenshipJewish national state