Yoav Ben-Tzur

יואב בן צור · MK, former minister

Who they are

Close Deri confidant who took a ministry after the High Court disqualified his chief, and gave it back when Shas walked out of the government.

Positions and record

Draft: A statutory exemption for full-time Torah students.

Workers: Benefits for traditional Mizrahi working families.

Loyalty: A firm vote for the Netanyahu bloc.

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