Who they are
Dekel was born in Ramat Gan and moved to Petah Tikva at 13. She served in the IDF orchestra, then studied law at Ono Academic College. She chaired OMEP Israel from 2020 and advised Petah Tikva’s mayor on early childhood. She appeared on Channel 14 and joined Yisrael Beiteinu in July 2026.
Positions and record
Early-years education: Calls for more nursery places and better kindergarten provision in Petah Tikva, with municipal responsibility for children from birth.
Judicial reform: Opposed the government’s proposed judicial overhaul in her 2024 municipal campaign, while supporting changes to the justice system.
Shabbat transport: Supported public transport on Shabbat in her 2024 municipal campaign, citing freedom of choice and mutual respect.
Where they stand
Holds the party line on every issue.
Judea & Samariaparty lineNo Palestinian state: dismantle the Palestinian Authority, cancel Oslo, apply Israeli sovereignty in Area C and put Areas A and B in a confederation with Jordan.
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineThe army destroys Hamas, civilian arm included, before anything is rebuilt; then an outside body acceptable to the Arab world takes over, and Israel keeps freedom of action.
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineA constitution; no override clause, no French law
Court can strike lawsKnesset can override
Economyparty lineBreak monopolies, privatize, shrink the bureaucracy
Social spendingFree market
Educationparty lineTies all school funding to core curriculum, ending Haredi exemptions
State runs the schoolsParents and communities
Civil / pluralistReligious authority
Equal citizenshipJewish national state
