Ya'akov Asher
יעקב אשר · MK, former Bnei Brak mayor
Who they are
Ran Bnei Brak before the Knesset; handles planning and religion-state legislation for Degel HaTorah, including the overhaul-era Constitution Committee.
Positions and record
Housing: Fast-tracked construction in Haredi cities.
Draft: Involved in drafting compromise exemption bills.
Judiciary: Voted for limits on judicial review.
Where they stand
Judea & Samariaparty lineFollows rabbinic guidance, dovish history
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineDefers to the security cabinet
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineExemption is existential
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineBack the overhaul in exchange for a draft law
Strengthen the courtCurb the court
Economyparty lineSectoral allocations
Social spendingFree market
Religion & Stateparty lineMaximal religious status quo
Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo