Meir Cohen
מאיר כהן
Currently
MK, former Welfare Minister
Who they are
Former mayor of Dimona and the party's bridge to the southern periphery.
Positions & record
- Welfare: Pension floors and benefits for the elderly.
- Periphery: Development-town revival programs.
- Politics: Consensus-builder across blocs.
Where they stand
Judea & Samariaparty lineSeparation from Palestinians, keep blocs
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineRegional arrangement with Arab states
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineUniversal enlistment, no stipends without service
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineReverse the overhaul
Strengthen the courtCurb the court
Economypersonal positionFurther left on welfare than the party center
Social spendingFree market
Religion & Stateparty linePublic transport on Shabbat, civil unions
Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo
Career
2003
Mayor of Dimona.
2013
Enters the Knesset.
2021
Welfare Minister.