Who they are
Tabaja was born in Carmiel to parents who came from Ethiopia in Operation Moses in 1984. She read criminology and government and took a master's in communications. She founded and runs the MTech innovation centre in Ashkelon, where she has lived for 13 years, and has built programmes there bringing adults and people with disabilities into advanced employment.
Positions and record
We could not find published positions for Yafa Tabaja. 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 lineNo Palestinian state, and no stance on annexation
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineIsrael keeps security control, Gaza must demilitarize
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineA National Service for All law; refusers prosecuted
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineSafeguard an independent court, seek a constitution
Court can strike lawsKnesset can override
Economyparty lineBreak the monopolies, make work pay more than benefits
Social spendingFree market
Educationparty lineRequires core studies for full funding, even at independent schools
State runs the schoolsParents and communities
Religion & Stateparty lineBalanced arrangements, devolved to communities
Civil / pluralistReligious authority
Nation & Citizenshipparty lineJewish majority secured, equality per the Declaration
Equal citizenshipJewish national state