Yashar!
“Yashar!” (“Straight!”) is the name of a party led by former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, which is expected to run in elections for the 26th Knesset.
Among the party’s goals, as listed on the Parties Registrar’s website:
Ensuring the existence of the State of Israel as the national home of the Jewish people while preserving its character as a Jewish and democratic state in the spirit of the Declaration of Independence.
Strengthening national security and positioning Israel as a strong regional power with strategic assets, striving to establish peace agreements and cooperation with all countries in the region from a position of military and economic strength.
Establishing and prioritizing state (public) education as the foundation for deep societal processes of healing and mending internal divisions.
strengthening the IDF and ensuring that every citizen serves military or national service, as defined by law, under a framework of “Service for All.”
Leading the enactment of a constitution based on a combination of the principles of the Declaration of Independence, existing Basic Laws, and the addition of a Basic Law on legislation to regulate checks and balances between the branches of government—so that the Knesset remains sovereign, the government is able to govern and implement policy, and the judicial system is strong and independent.
Developing Israel’s periphery and reducing social gaps so that all Israelis enjoy equal opportunities, equal rights, and equal responsibilities, enabling them to realize their full human potential.
