Together (Beyachad) is a centrist party born from a merger between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid. It focuses on overhauling institutions and takes a firm line on security.
On the judiciaryDetails Repeal the judges lawTogether wants to repeal the new law on how are appointed.7Oct.Independent commission of inquiry?Yes: appointed by the Supreme Court
In short
Together wants to repeal the law on appointing passed by the current coalition, to prevent the politicization of the justice system. Together also wants a that sets the relations between the branches of government. Together also wants an independent state commission of inquiry into October 7.
What Beyachad / Together proposes
Repeal the new law on appointing judges.
Pass a Basic Law: Legislation that sets the relations between the Knesset, the government and the courts.
On institutionsDetails Draft the HaredimTogether wants to the with no exemptions and limit the prime minister's time in office to 8 years.
In short
Together wants for all, with no exemption for young , and wants to stop funding those who avoid service. Together refuses to govern with the Haredi parties without this law.
What Beyachad / Together proposes
A universal conscription law, with no exemption for Haredim.
Stop funding those who avoid service, and add 20,000 soldiers to the career army.
Limit the prime minister's time in office to 8 years and write a constitution based on the Declaration of Independence.
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“There will be no compromise on conscription issues.”
On the economyDetails Lower the cost of livingTogether wants to cut food by 30% in three years and build 100,000 rental homes.
In short
Together wants to break up the monopolies that control several markets at once (milk, poultry, frozen food) and to support farmers directly. would fall for consumers, at the expense of the large companies in the sector.
What Beyachad / Together proposes
Cut food prices by 30% in three years by breaking up monopolies.
Phase out customs duties, after direct aid to farmers.
Build 100,000 rental homes in ten years, 40% of them at a rent 30% below market price.
On religionDetails Civil marriage for allTogether wants to open to everyone and end the 's monopoly on conversion.
In short
Together wants everyone to be able to marry in Israel without going through a religious authority. This would be a break with the and would make an alliance with the religious parties harder.
What Beyachad / Together proposes
Open to everyone, regardless of religion, gender or sexual orientation.
Let community rabbis also perform conversions, with conversion remaining Orthodox.
Recognize international kashrut certifications.
Let each city choose whether it wants public transportation on Shabbat.
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“Every person in Israel should be able to bring their love to fruition in this country and not travel abroad.”
Israel should be able to launch a preemptive strike against a country or group that threatens it, even without the support of its allies.
Together supports an offensive security line: Naftali Bennett calls himself a security “hawk”, and Yair Lapid called the February 2026 operation against Iran a “just war”. Together has not published a doctrine on an attack without the support of allies; the 2026 operation was carried out with the United States.
Bennett and Lapid want Netanyahu out, but can they govern Israel? (blog Times of Israel, opinion) · Apr 29, 2026 · source ↗✕ Against
Israel should accept a long-term ceasefire in Gaza, even if Hamas is not fully disarmed.
Together has not published a joint position on a ceasefire in Gaza. Yair Lapid demands that Hamas not remain in power and that Gaza be fully demilitarized, and Naftali Bennett blames Benjamin Netanyahu for not being decisive enough. Yair Lapid nevertheless supported the hostage release deals.
Israel election: what is Beyachad? (The JC) · Oct 6, 2026 · source ↗
Faced with Iran’s nuclear program, which approach should Israel favor?
Its position: A military action against Iran’s nuclear sites
Together supported military action against Iran in 2026: Yair Lapid spoke of a “just war” and called the ceasefire concluded with Iran a “political disaster”. Together has not published a full foreign policy platform.
Former Israeli PMs Bennett, Lapid unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections (Al Jazeera) · Apr 26, 2026 · source ↗
Sources : Fourchette calculée à partir de 4 instituts entre le 16 et le 19 octobre 2026. N12/Midgam, Maariv/Lazar Research, N13 et Kan 11/Kantar. Le détail complet par institut est disponible dans l'encart sondages de la fiche.
Together (Beyachad) is a centrist party born from a merger between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid. It focuses on overhauling institutions and takes a firm line on security.
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What you need to know about this party’s positions before voting
On security
Together demands that military positions in Gaza be maintained until Hamas is fully disarmed, prolonging the war effort in exchange for security deemed more lasting than an early withdrawal. The party wants to entrust mediation to Egypt rather than Qatar, classified as a hostile state because of its funding of Hamas, which would sever a negotiating channel used until now for hostages and ceasefires.
Universal conscription would apply without exemptions for young Haredim (around 100,000 people affected), with an end to funding for those who currently evade service, and 20,000 additional soldiers would be enlisted in the standing army. The burden of service would be more evenly distributed across the population, at the cost of a break with the Haredi parties: the party rules out governing with them without this conscription.
On institutions
Together wants to repeal the judicial appointments law passed by the current coalition, which would restore the Supreme Court's lost scope for reviewing government decisions, at the cost of stronger blocking power against a future parliamentary majority.
The party pledges to establish an independent state commission of inquiry into October 7, rather than a commission whose members are selected by the ruling coalition.
Together wants to limit the Prime Minister's tenure to 8 years and have a constitution drafted based on the Declaration of Independence, reducing the concentration of power over time, but also the continuity of an incumbent government in times of crisis.
On the economy
Together wants to reduce food prices by 30% in three years by dismantling monopolies that control several markets at once (milk, poultry, frozen foods...), and by supporting farmers directly. This would lower prices for consumers, but would weaken the large companies that currently dominate this sector.
The party plans to build around 100,000 homes for long-term rental within ten years, including 40% at rents 30% below market rates.
On religion and social issues
Together wants to open civil marriage to everyone, without conditions relating to religion, gender or sexual orientation. Today, only religious authorities can perform marriages in Israel; this would end that monopoly, break with the status quo in place since the state's establishment, and make an alliance with religious parties more difficult.
The party wants to remove the Chief Rabbinate's monopoly over religious conversion by also entrusting it to community rabbis; conversion would remain Orthodox, but would be less centralized. It also wants to recognize international kosher certifications, which would lower the prices of kosher products through competition, at the cost of the Chief Rabbinate losing control over these two areas.
On education
School management would be transferred from the central administration (currently around 69% of decisions are made in Jerusalem) to the local level, in exchange for the requirement to teach the entire core curriculum to receive public funding. This would give schools more autonomy. Some religious schools, which currently do not teach all general subjects, would henceforth have to do so to retain their funding.
Artificial intelligence would be introduced from the first year of primary school.
On diplomacy
Together rejects the creation of a Palestinian state. This position is consistent with Bennett's past, as he had already avoided all contact with the Palestinian Authority when he was Prime Minister.
Key positions
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Ensemble opposes any territorial concession: in its response to the Ynet questionnaire (September 2026), the party says it opposes “a Palestinian state and the transfer of territory.” Naftali Bennett stated in July 2026: “I do not cede territory, period.”
Military Service & Haredi Society
Together wants Haredim to serve like everyone else and proposes depriving those who evade service of all state assistance. Naftali Bennett makes a “Dery law,” which would prohibit draft evaders from serving in the security cabinet, a condition for joining the government.
Religion & State
Together supports civil marriage: Naftali Bennett wants everyone to be able to marry in Israel without going abroad, and Together pledges to advance the “Sagi laws”, which deal with civil marriage. Yair Lapid also supports civil marriage.
Democracy & Institutions
Together promises a into October 7. Naftali Bennett pledges to establish it if he is part of the next government and calls for the resignation of all those responsible for the failure.
Israel’s Jewish & Democratic Identity
Together excludes the Arab parties from its and wants a “Zionist government”. Naftali Bennett said he would not rely on the Arab parties, unlike the 2021 government, which included Ra’am.
Individual Rights & Society
Together’s platform provides for a civil union registered with the Interior Ministry, open to all couples regardless of sex, with the same rights and duties as married couples.
History
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have already governed together: Lapid founded Yesh Atid in 2012 (19 seats as early as 2013), while Bennett successively led The Jewish Home, The New Right and then Yamina, before forming the Bennett-Lapid government with Lapid in 2021 (Bennett as Prime Minister, then Lapid as interim Prime Minister in 2022).
After registering his own party, “Bennett 2026,” in 2025, Bennett agreed with Lapid on April 26, 2026, to form their first-ever joint list. According to Channel 12, Yesh Atid would receive 10 of the top 24 places on it, which would allow a split after the election. Lapid had offered to move down to third place to attract Eisenkot, who refused.
Current platform
✓The party advocates a doctrine of firm deterrence toward Iran and maintaining positions in Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed.
✓It explicitly rejects a Palestinian state.
✓It proposes an uncompromising universal conscription law, with 20,000 additional soldiers in the standing army.
✓It pledges to establish a state commission of inquiry into October 7.
✓It proposes limiting the Prime Minister's tenure to 8 years and drafting a constitution based on the Declaration of Independence.
✓It aims to reduce food prices by 30% in three years by dismantling monopolies in the large-scale retail sector.
✓It supports civil marriage and same-sex marriage.
✓It proposes decentralizing education to the local level, with 100% of the core curriculum required for any public funding.
Promises and record
Naftali Bennett served as Prime Minister (2021–2022) and Minister of Defense (2019–2020, when he ordered preparations for applying sovereignty over around 30% of the West Bank). Yair Lapid served as interim Prime Minister (2022) and Minister of Finance. Both leaders have an actual record in government, established during previous terms rather than under the “Together” banner, created in 2026.
Candidate list (35)
15 women20 men
Documented positions
Security & National Defense3 positions+
Israel should be able to launch a preemptive strike against a country or group that threatens it, even without the support of its allies.
Together supports an offensive security line: Naftali Bennett calls himself a security “hawk”, and Yair Lapid called the February 2026 operation against Iran a “just war”. Together has not published a doctrine on an attack without the support of allies; the 2026 operation was carried out with the United States.
Israel should accept a long-term ceasefire in Gaza, even if Hamas is not fully disarmed.
Together has not published a joint position on a ceasefire in Gaza. Yair Lapid demands that Hamas not remain in power and that Gaza be fully demilitarized, and Naftali Bennett blames Benjamin Netanyahu for not being decisive enough. Yair Lapid nevertheless supported the hostage release deals.
Faced with Iran’s nuclear program, which approach should Israel favor?
Together supported military action against Iran in 2026: Yair Lapid spoke of a “just war” and called the ceasefire concluded with Iran a “political disaster”. Together has not published a full foreign policy platform.
To reach an agreement with the Palestinians, Israel should be ready to give up part of Judea and Samaria/West Bank.
Ensemble opposes any territorial concession: in its response to the Ynet questionnaire (September 2026), the party says it opposes “a Palestinian state and the transfer of territory.” Naftali Bennett stated in July 2026: “I do not cede territory, period.”
Israel should accept the creation of a Palestinian state as part of a peace agreement.
Together does not plan for a Palestinian state. Naftali Bennett opposes it; according to him, Yair Lapid does not believe such a state will come into being in the coming years, whereas Yair Lapid supported two states at the UN in 2022. The two components therefore disagree on the principle.
Israel should let more humanitarian aid into Gaza, even if part of it risks being diverted by Hamas.
In 2025, Naftali Bennett, the leader of Together, denounced the entry of aid trucks into Gaza without inspection, which were seized by Hamas. No Yair Lapid statement on this specific point was found.
Existing settlements in Judea and Samaria/West Bank should be able to expand.
Naftali Bennett supports legal construction on state land in and wants to dismantle illegal outposts; Yair Lapid supports only the major settlement blocs. Divergence between the two components.
On which part of Judea and Samaria/West Bank should Israel apply its sovereignty?
Naftali Bennett, who heads the electoral list, states in June 2026 that Area C will eventually become part of the State of Israel, with Areas A and B forming a Palestinian autonomous entity. Yair Lapid has opposed any annexation in the past: a divergence between the two components.
What should Israel do about military service for yeshiva students?
Together wants Haredim to serve like everyone else and proposes depriving those who evade service of all state assistance. Naftali Bennett makes a “Dery law,” which would prohibit draft evaders from serving in the security cabinet, a condition for joining the government.
Israel should allow civil marriage, in addition to religious marriage.
Together supports civil marriage: Naftali Bennett wants everyone to be able to marry in Israel without going abroad, and Together pledges to advance the “Sagi laws”, which deal with civil marriage. Yair Lapid also supports civil marriage.
Public transport should operate on Shabbat where local residents want it.
Together supports public transport on Shabbat where cities want it: Naftali Bennett said cities should be able to choose, and Yair Lapid has long defended this position.
A Reform or Conservative (Masorti) conversion to Judaism, carried out abroad, should continue to give the right to make .
No recent Together statement on the Law of Return and conversions was found. Yesh Atid supports recognition of non-Orthodox streams; Naftali Bennett’s position on this specific point is not known. Inferred position.
Democracy & Institutions2 positions+
The October 7 inquiry should be entrusted to a state commission of inquiry, whose members are appointed by the president, rather than to a commission whose members are chosen by the .
Together promises a state commission of inquiry into October 7. Naftali Bennett pledges to establish it if he is part of the next government and calls for the resignation of all those responsible for the failure.
Should the Supreme Court be able to strike down a law passed by the Knesset?
Together wants a constitution that defines the powers of the Supreme Court more clearly, without stripping it of judicial review of laws as Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition wants. Yair Lapid is more attached to the current system than Naftali Bennett, who in the past supported an override clause.
An Arab party should be able to be part of a governing coalition.
Together excludes the Arab parties from its coalition and wants a “Zionist government”. Naftali Bennett said he would not rely on the Arab parties, unlike the 2021 government, which included Ra’am.
What should be done with the 2018 “Nation-State” law?
Together has no joint position on the Nation-State law. Naftali Bennett voted for it and considers it “just”, but in 2018 asked to fix “a mistake” toward the Druze; Yair Lapid supported an equality amendment in 2022. Both want to keep the law while correcting it, to different degrees.
The state should lower taxes, even if this means cutting some public spending.
No Together position on raising taxes was found. Naftali Bennett advocates a liberal economic line and tax cuts for the periphery; Yair Lapid emphasizes the middle class. Inferred position.
What would be the best way to lower prices in Israel?
Together makes lowering prices a priority; Naftali Bennett promises to break up monopolies and cartels and reduce regulation. Yair Lapid also promises “lower prices”. Value slightly beyond this option, since the line is also to open up the market.
Israel should create a civil union open to same-sex couples, with the same rights as married couples.
Together’s platform provides for a civil union registered with the Interior Ministry, open to all couples regardless of sex, with the same rights and duties as married couples.
Publicly funded services should be allowed to offer separate spaces for men and women when a community asks for it.
Yesh Atid opposes state-funded gender segregation: Yair Lapid declared “Israel is not Iran”, and Yesh Atid criticized the law on segregation in higher education. Naftali Bennett’s position on this point is not known.
Israel should gradually reduce the military aid it receives from the United States, to have more freedom in its choices.
No position by Ensemble or Naftali Bennett was found. Yair Lapid, number 2 on the list, described the idea of giving up American military aid as a “serious mistake” (August 2026).
Schools and municipalities should have more freedom to manage their budget, hire their teachers and organize their teaching, instead of everything being decided by the Ministry of Education.
No Together statement on school autonomy was found. Naftali Bennett, a former Education Minister, advocates a liberal and decentralizing line; inferred position.
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