ELECTION ISSUE
Status:Open
Israel Elections: Where Do Candidates Stand on the Economy?
Welfare-OrientedMarket-Oriented
Positions
Bezalel Smotrich"The cost of living is an enormous challenge; the only way to solve it is competition, competition, competition."Aug 14, 2026
Naftali Bennett"We will wage a struggle against the strongest monopolies and pressure groups in the country."Jul 01, 2026
Naftali BennettWe’re going to "break monopolies, break up cartels, open the market, open exports, imports, competition."Feb 12, 2026
Naftali Bennett"We will bring Israeli farmers' conditions in line with those of European farmers, and only afterward will we open the market to competition."Jul 01, 2026
