Yaakov Margi
יעקב מרגי
Currently
Welfare Minister
Who they are
Veteran Shas legislator from Beersheba, keeper of the movement's southern strongholds.
Positions & record
- Welfare: Expanded stipends and elder care.
- Religion: Religious services accessibility.
- South: The development-town loyalty base.
Where they stand
Judea & Samariaparty linePragmatic hawk, follows security consensus
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineBacks the government line
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineTorah study is service; protect exemptions
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineCurb the court that disqualified Deri
Strengthen the courtCurb the court
Economyparty lineSubsidies and welfare for the poor
Social spendingFree market
Religion & Stateparty lineReligious status quo, stronger rabbinate
Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo
Career
2003
Enters the Knesset.
2009
Religious Services Minister.
2022
Welfare Minister.