Who they are
Goldman was born in Manchester, holds law degrees, spent about fifteen years in high-tech business and lives in Ramla. He frames his politics around the seven years he and his wife Rachel spent caring full time for their daughter Batya, born with severe health problems, and registered Shema at the turn of 2020.
Positions and record
We could not find published positions for Naftali Goldman. Newcomers to a party list often have no policy record until the campaign starts. This section will fill in as they speak publicly.
Where they stand
Holds the party line on every issue.
Judea & Samariaparty lineNo Palestinian state; Palestinians are to recognise the Jewish right to the land, and Gaza stays under Israeli control
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineZero tolerance for terrorism; nothing on how the war ends
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineEvery Jewish man serves, with spiritual combat units pairing Torah study with the army
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineStrip the Supreme Court of the power to void laws; disputed laws return for a second vote
Court can strike lawsKnesset can override
Economyparty lineWelfare funded by selling army-held land and gas revenues; no broader model
Social spendingFree market
Educationparty lineFree university for those who complete national service
State runs the schoolsParents and communities
Religion & Stateparty lineMorality legislation set by God alone, from marriage to broadcasting
Civil / pluralistReligious authority
Nation & Citizenshipparty lineRuns on Jewish unity; nothing on Arab citizens
Equal citizenshipJewish national state