Pnina Tamano-Shata
פנינה תמנו-שטה · MK, former Aliyah & Integration Minister
Who they are
First Ethiopian-born woman in the Knesset and first to serve as a minister. A senior Gantz loyalist as the party waits out merger talks.
Positions and record
Aliyah: Ethiopian immigration and absorption policy.
Equality: Fighting racism and the gaps facing Ethiopian-Israelis.
Centrism: Gantz's broad-unity, security-first line.
Where they stand
Judea & Samariaparty lineSeparation with security guarantees
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineHostage deal, phased disengagement
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineNegotiated universal service
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineReverse the overhaul by consensus
Strengthen the courtCurb the court
Economyparty lineCentrist pragmatism
Social spendingFree market
Religion & Stateparty lineModerate civil reforms
Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo