Who they are
Bardugo was born in Lod on 23 March 1965 to parents from Meknes. He served in the Intelligence Corps, read political science and then law at Tel Aviv University, and qualified as a lawyer in 1997. He was director-general of the Union of Local Authorities from 1990 to 1994 and of Mifal HaPayis from 1997 to 2000. He now presents on Channel 14 and Galei Israel radio.
Positions and record
We could not find published positions for Yaakov Bardugo. 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 linePro-settlement, no Palestinian state; annexation deferred
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineBacks the Trump plan on Israel's terms: disarm Hamas first
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineNegotiated arrangement with Haredi allies
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineAdvance override and appointments reform
Court can strike lawsKnesset can override
Economyparty lineFree-market in name; raised VAT, grew coalition funds
Social spendingFree market
Educationparty lineWants the core-studies rule kept, but never used to cut funding
State runs the schoolsParents and communities
Religion & Stateparty lineStatus quo with religious partners
Civil / pluralistReligious authority
Nation & Citizenshipparty lineNation-State Law, Jewish self-determination only
Equal citizenshipJewish national state