Who they are
Sanaallah was born in 1948 and is a lawyer from Deir al-Asad. He led its local council from 2009 to 2013. He returned as council head in December 2017 under a rotation agreement with Ahmad Dabbah and left the post in 2018.
Positions and record
Energy: In July 2018, supported clean energy subject to protecting residents and natural resources, and opposed wind turbines that would constrain Deir al-Asad’s expansion and planned industrial zone.
Housing: In April 2018, favoured the Israel Land Authority managing development of a planned 522-home neighbourhood, arguing that the council lacked sufficient engineering capacity.
Where they stand
Holds the party line on every issue.
Judea & Samariaparty lineFull withdrawal, two states
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineSecurity through peace agreements, not military force
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineCivil service for all communities
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineThe court as rights guarantor
Court can strike lawsKnesset can override
Economyparty lineSocialist economics
Social spendingFree market
Educationparty lineRuns on worker rights and Arab equality, not who controls schools
State runs the schoolsParents and communities
Religion & Stateparty lineFull separation of religion and state
Civil / pluralistReligious authority
Nation & Citizenshipparty lineA state of all its citizens, repeal the Nation-State Law
Equal citizenshipJewish national state