Who they are
Makvala Khundiashvili, also known as Rusiko, is a nurse by profession who became a source of support for fellow immigrants after arriving in Israel in 1983. She was born around 1950 and is the mother of Michael Topchiashvili, who leads the list.
By her son's account, she saw immigrants from privileged backgrounds fall into depression as they struggled to adapt, and took a factory job herself to show that no work is shameful. Many followed her example, taking simple jobs while they learned Hebrew, and later returned to their own professions.
Positions and record
Elderly Israelis: Wants new rules so that older people who worked all their lives can live in dignity without mortgaging their homes to get by.
Violence: Wants to address rising violence and injustice in Israeli society.
Where they stand
Holds the party line on every issue.
Judea & Samariaparty lineFor settlement in Judea and Samaria; nothing on sovereignty or a Palestinian state
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineBroad enlistment, leaving only outstanding Torah scholars to study full time
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineA new court to try officials, the attorney general among them; nothing on whether the Knesset can override the High Court Court can strike lawsKnesset can override
Economyparty lineHas said nothing on the economy Social spendingFree market
Educationparty lineHas said nothing on how schools are run, beyond far heavier punishment for those who ostracise pupils State runs the schoolsParents and communities
Religion & Stateparty lineKeep the religious status quo, with no public transport on Shabbat
Civil / pluralistReligious authority
Nation & Citizenshipparty lineThe state must have a Jewish character; nothing on the Nation-State Law or equal rights
Equal citizenshipJewish national state
