Who they are
Lev-Cohen took a master's in science and technology education at the Technion. She managed Bat Yam's municipal arts and science centre, then academic relations at Israel's embassy in Washington. She led ScienceAbroad by 2018 and stood for Blue and White in 2019. She later led Keren-Shemesh and founded the consultancy SoftSkills.
Positions and record
Returning researchers: In October 2018, called for public investment to help Israeli researchers return from abroad.
Research employment: In October 2018, supported training, professional networks and recruitment pathways into Israeli industry for returning researchers, including life-science and pharmaceutical work.
Where they stand
Holds the party line on every issue.
Judea & Samariaparty lineShrink the conflict, block a binational state
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineHostages first; buffer zones and deterrence
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineNegotiated universal service
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineGuard court independence, consensual fixes
Court can strike lawsKnesset can override
Economyparty lineCentrist pragmatism
Social spendingFree market
Educationparty lineTies full funding to teaching the mandatory core curriculum
State runs the schoolsParents and communities
Religion & Stateparty lineModerate civil reforms
Civil / pluralistReligious authority
Nation & Citizenshipparty lineIndividual equality by Basic Law, Jewish state at the core
Equal citizenshipJewish national state