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Yair Ansbacher
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Yair Ansbacher

יאיר אנסבכר

Party founder, security researcher

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Below the line
years in public service
24
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Running for a seat in the Knesset

Who they are

Born in Jerusalem in 1983, Ansbacher is a security researcher, author and lecturer, a research fellow at the Kohelet Forum and the Misgav Institute, and a consultant to military bodies. His grandfather Mordechai was the first director of Yad Vashem. He enlisted in 2002 and served as a combat soldier in an elite unit, founded the Eitan pre-military academy in 2011, took a doctorate at Ariel University in 2024 on modern special operations, and served in the reserves through the Iron Swords war. He has written two books.

Positions and record

Gaza: Demands the evacuation of the Arab population from Gaza.

Lebanon: Advocates occupying southern Lebanon up to the Litani.

Iran: Calls for the overthrow of the Iranian regime.

Where they stand

Holds the party line on every issue.

Judea & Samariaparty lineSovereignty over all the land west of the Jordan
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineSovereignty over Gaza and emigration of its population
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineService for all at eighteen, with observant units
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineElected judges, referendums over the court
Strengthen the courtCurb the court
Economyparty lineFlat tax and deregulation, with pensions raised
Social spendingFree market
Religion & Stateparty lineHalachic character, devolved to the towns
Civil / pluralistHalachic status quo
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