Michael Biton
מיכאל ביטון · MK, former Yeruham mayor
Who they are
Former mayor of Yeruham who chaired the Knesset Economic Affairs Committee; one of the party's few remaining sitting MKs.
Positions and record
Periphery: The Negev, development towns and the gaps between center and edge.
Economy: Transport, infrastructure and cost of living.
Unity: Backs Gantz's consensus approach.
Where they stand
Judea & Samariaparty lineSeparation with security guarantees
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineHostage deal, phased disengagement
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineNegotiated universal service
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineReverse the overhaul by consensus
Strengthen the courtCurb the court
Economyparty lineCentrist pragmatism
Social spendingFree market
Religion & Stateparty lineModerate civil reforms
Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo