Who they are
Orly Noy is a journalist, political activist and translator of Persian literature and poetry. She is a Balad candidate and lives in Jerusalem.
Born in Tehran in 1970, she moved to Israel in 1979. She presented and produced daily news on Kol HaShalom radio before joining Local Call at its launch in 2014, where she writes and edits. She translates Persian prose and poetry into Hebrew. She chaired B’Tselem’s board from 2022 to 2026.
Positions and record
Partnership: In March 2016, supported a Mizrahi–Palestinian political partnership to challenge discriminatory university admissions, excessive imprisonment and cultural erasure.
Death penalty: In April 2026, opposed executions of Palestinians and warned of the psychological harm to those ordered to carry them out.
Mizrahi culture: In January 2016, called for public support for Mizrahi culture, including Moroccan theatre, to help preserve it.
Religion and state: In August 2023, supported separating religion from the state as a necessary step towards secular democracy.
Iran: In March 2026, opposed Israeli–American airstrikes on Iran and supported diplomatic and economic tools to assist Iranians seeking political freedom.
Where they stand
Holds the Balad line on every issue.
Judea & SamariaBalad lineEnd the occupation: a Palestinian state on the 4 June 1967 lines with East Jerusalem as its capital, talks with the PLO, and a just solution for refugees under Resolution 194.
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & SecurityBalad lineMake the end of the war permanent, lift the siege and end military control of Gaza, with aid, rebuilding, the return of the displaced and UNRWA back at work.
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi EnlistmentBalad lineOpposes drafting Haredim or anyone else and would sanction no one who does not enlist; rejects military and civil service schemes for Arab youth.
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
JudiciaryBalad lineThe court as rights guarantor
Court can strike lawsKnesset can override
EconomyBalad lineA minimum wage of at least 70% of the average wage, progressive tax, price controls on basics, and no privatisation of health, education, housing or welfare.
Social spendingFree market
EducationBalad lineArab schools run themselves, setting their own curriculum and administration, on budgets equal to Jewish schools' and with no privatisation.
State runs the schoolsParents and communities
Religion & StateBalad lineSeparation of religion and state, with freedom of conscience and belief, written into a constitution of equal citizenship.
Civil / pluralistReligious authority
Nation & CitizenshipBalad lineEqual citizenship in a constitution, recognition of Arab citizens as an indigenous national group, and repeal of the Nation-State Law.
Equal citizenshipJewish national state
