#30 on the Democrats list
Running for the Environment Ministry
On her 2026 campaign site, she presents four proposals that she says she would implement as Environment Minister.
Who they are
Cohen Paran was born in Ramat Gan on 12 October 1973. She served as an officer in Unit 8200 and studied physics at the Hebrew University. She led Green Course, co-founded the Israel Energy Forum in 2007 and co-chaired the Green Movement. She served in the Knesset from 2015 to 2019 and joined Pardes Hanna–Karkur’s council in 2024.
Positions and record
Air pollution: Close the polluting power stations in Hadera.
Energy: Use gas profits to finance development of a renewable-energy economy.
Haifa Bay: Close the Bazan refinery complex.
Waste: Stop waste burning across the country.
Where they stand
Holds the party line on every issue.
Judea & Samariaparty lineCivilian separation, block annexation
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineClose all fronts, replace Hamas, a state inquiry
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineDraft for everyone — full equality of burden
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineConstitutionally entrench the court
Court can strike lawsKnesset can override
Economyparty lineSocial-democratic investment
Social spendingFree market
Educationparty lineWants one state education system; cuts funding to Haredi networks
State runs the schoolsParents and communities
Religion & Stateparty lineCivil marriage, public transit on Shabbat
Civil / pluralistReligious authority
Nation & Citizenshipparty lineReplace the Nation-State Law; equality for every citizen
Equal citizenshipJewish national state