Should Israeli sovereignty be applied to areas of Judea and Samaria (the West Bank)?
Apply sovereignty
Applying Israeli law and sovereignty to communities and areas in Judea and Samaria, which are part of the Jewish people's homeland, to strengthen security and end a temporary situation that has lasted since 1967
No sovereignty
Opposing the application of sovereignty, which would thwart a future diplomatic settlement, endanger the Jewish majority and harm Israel's international standing
Most sovereignty bills in the 25th Knesset were submitted by the opposition (Yisrael Beytenu) and rejected by the coalition in a preliminary reading, so a vote against them does not necessarily mean opposition to sovereignty. The only direct vote of the whole house was on a non-binding declaration (July 2025). Opposing a Palestinian state is not counted here as support for sovereignty.
"Said" is the platform, and statements and posts by the list's candidates. "Did" is plenum votes, bills and recorded acts in the 25th Knesset. The placement rests on all the evidence together. The votes are the outgoing Knesset's, not the 26th's.
תוכנית בנט מ-2012 רואה את שטחי C כחלק עתידי ריבוני של מדינת ישראל. מובן שיש להפעיל שיקול דעת לגבי העיתוי
Translation: “Bennett's plan from 2012 sees Area C as a future sovereign part of the State of Israel. Of course, discretion must be exercised regarding the timing”
The parliamentary record here is that of the Yesh Atid faction in the 25th Knesset. Naftali Bennett's party did not sit in the 25th Knesset, so part of the current list is not represented in the voting data.
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רק
BeYachad
Leaning toward Apply sovereignty
Partial evidence
What it rests on
Toward "Apply sovereignty"Toward "No sovereignty"
Note: The parliamentary record here is that of the Yesh Atid faction in the 25th Knesset. Naftali Bennett's party did not sit in the 25th Knesset, so part of the current list is not represented in the voting data.
4 plenum votes · Official recordVotes marked "routine rejection" are private member's bills from the rival bloc in the preliminary reading, which are almost always rejected regardless of content, so they carry little weight.
Toward: Apply sovereigntyOctober 22, 2025
16 of the list's MKs voted: 16 for, 0 against. A vote for the proposal applies Israeli law, jurisdiction and administration to the Ma'ale Adumim area.
Toward: No sovereigntyRoutine rejection, not counted: the list voted directly the other wayOctober 22, 2025
11 of the list's MKs voted: 0 for, 11 against. A vote for requires applying Israeli law, jurisdiction, administration and sovereignty to areas of settlement in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria).
ישראל היא מדינה יהודית ודמוקרטית וכדי להישאר כזו חובה עלינו לחתור להיפרדות במסגרת מהלך אזורי עם ארה"ב ומדינות ערב המתונות, עם ערבויות ביטחוניות וללא פשרות על ביטחון ישראל
Translation: “Israel is a Jewish and democratic state, and to remain so we are obliged to strive for separation within the framework of a regional move with the US and the moderate Arab states, with security guarantees and without compromises on Israel's security”
2 bills on the issue · 1 toward "No sovereignty" · 1 context only
3 of the list's MKs voted: 0 for, 3 against. A vote for the proposal applies Israeli law, jurisdiction and administration to the Ma'ale Adumim area. The list voted against its bloc's line in this vote.
The parliamentary record here is that of the Labor faction in the 25th Knesset. Meretz did not sit in the 25th Knesset, so part of the current list is not represented in the voting data.
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אמת
The Democrats
Firm position: No sovereignty
Strong evidence
What it rests on
Toward "Apply sovereignty"Toward "No sovereignty"
Note: The parliamentary record here is that of the Labor faction in the 25th Knesset. Meretz did not sit in the 25th Knesset, so part of the current list is not represented in the voting data.
5 plenum votes · Official recordVotes marked "routine rejection" are private member's bills from the rival bloc in the preliminary reading, which are almost always rejected regardless of content, so they carry little weight.
Toward: No sovereigntyOctober 22, 2025
3 of the list's MKs voted: 0 for, 3 against. A vote for the proposal applies Israeli law, jurisdiction and administration to the Ma'ale Adumim area. The list voted against its bloc's line in this vote.
Toward: No sovereigntyRoutine rejection, low weightOctober 22, 2025
3 of the list's MKs voted: 0 for, 3 against. A vote for requires applying Israeli law, jurisdiction, administration and sovereignty to areas of settlement in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria).
4 of the list's MKs voted: 0 for, 4 against. For = a Knesset declaration supporting the application of sovereignty in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley (a declaration with no binding force)
26 bills on the issue · 2 toward "Apply sovereignty" · 3 context only
32 of the list's MKs voted: 32 for, 0 against. For = a Knesset declaration supporting the application of sovereignty in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley (a declaration with no binding force)
5 plenum votes · Official recordVotes marked "routine rejection" are private member's bills from the rival bloc in the preliminary reading, which are almost always rejected regardless of content, so they carry little weight.
Toward: No sovereigntyRoutine rejection, low weightDecember 31, 2025
20 of the list's MKs voted: 0 for, 20 against. A vote for applies Israeli law, administration and sovereignty to Beitar Illit.
32 of the list's MKs voted: 32 for, 0 against. For = a Knesset declaration supporting the application of sovereignty in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley (a declaration with no binding force)
המפלגה תומכת בריבונות דרך מעשים ולא דיבורים. אם תהיה אפשרות להחיל חוק לדוגמה על בקעת הירדן/ הגוש או אזור אסטרטגי אחר (לא רק לדבר, כמו ממשלות 'הימין') נתמוך
Translation: “The party supports sovereignty through deeds and not words. If there is an option to apply law, for example, to the Jordan Valley/ the bloc or another strategic area (not just talk, like the 'right-wing' governments) we will support”
The list did not sit in the 25th Knesset, so it has no votes to check.
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די
The Reservists – The Economic Party
Firm position: Apply sovereignty
Partial evidence
What it rests on
Toward "Apply sovereignty"Toward "No sovereignty"
2 platform sections · Published in the list's name · from 2 sources
Toward: Apply sovereigntySeptember 28, 2026
״המפלגה תומכת בריבונות דרך מעשים ולא דיבורים. אם תהיה אפשרות להחיל חוק לדוגמה על בקעת הירדן/ הגוש או אזור אסטרטגי אחר (לא רק לדבר, כמו ממשלות 'הימין') נתמוך״
Translated from Hebrew: “The party supports sovereignty through deeds and not words. If there is an option to apply law, for example, to the Jordan Valley/ the bloc or another strategic area (not just talk, like the 'right-wing' governments) we will support”
From the platform the list published. The list's answer to the ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth questionnaire.
״ריבונות דרך מעשים – חיזוק ההתיישבות ביהודה ושומרון והכרעה על קרקעות בשטחי C חשובה והכרחית -נדבך קריטי מהביטחון הלאומי.״
Translated from Hebrew: “Sovereignty through actions – strengthening settlement in Judea and Samaria and deciding on lands in Area C is important and essential -a critical layer of national security.”
12 bills on the issue · Context only, did not move the placement
7 of the list's MKs voted: 7 for, 0 against. A vote for requires applying Israeli law, jurisdiction, administration and sovereignty to areas of settlement in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria).
The current list is a technical bloc of Religious Zionism with Zehut, led by Moshe Feiglin, which did not sit in the 25th Knesset. The voting data reflects Religious Zionism only.
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ט
Religious Zionism–Zehut
Firm position: Apply sovereignty
Partial evidence
What it rests on
Toward "Apply sovereignty"Toward "No sovereignty"
Note: The current list is a technical bloc of Religious Zionism with Zehut, led by Moshe Feiglin, which did not sit in the 25th Knesset. The voting data reflects Religious Zionism only.
6 plenum votes · Official recordVotes marked "routine rejection" are private member's bills from the rival bloc in the preliminary reading, which are almost always rejected regardless of content, so they carry little weight.
Toward: No sovereigntyRoutine rejection, not counted: the list voted directly the other wayDecember 31, 2025
2 of the list's MKs voted: 0 for, 2 against. A vote for applies Israeli law, administration and sovereignty to Beitar Illit.
7 of the list's MKs voted: 7 for, 0 against. A vote for requires applying Israeli law, jurisdiction, administration and sovereignty to areas of settlement in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria).
7 of the list's MKs voted: 7 for, 0 against. For = a Knesset declaration supporting the application of sovereignty in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley (a declaration with no binding force)
אין ולא תיתכן 'הסדרה' שכזאת, אלו הזיות משיחיות מסוכנות הפוגעות בעקרון הצדק והמוסר האוניברסלים וביסודן מיסוד אפרטהייד ועליונות יהודית אף מעבר לקו הירוק
Translation: “There is not and cannot be such a 'regularization'; these are dangerous messianic delusions that violate the universal principles of justice and morality, and at their core is the institutionalization of apartheid and Jewish supremacy even beyond the Green Line”
1 bill on the issue · Context only, did not move the placement
2 of the list's MKs voted: 0 for, 2 against. A vote for applies Israeli law, administration and sovereignty to Beitar Illit. The list voted against its bloc's line in this vote.
The parliamentary record here is that of the Hadash–Ta'al faction in the 25th Knesset only. Balad did not sit in the 25th Knesset, so part of the current list is not represented in the voting data.
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ודם
Joint List
Firm position: No sovereignty
Strong evidence
What it rests on
Toward "Apply sovereignty"Toward "No sovereignty"
Note: The parliamentary record here is that of the Hadash–Ta'al faction in the 25th Knesset only. Balad did not sit in the 25th Knesset, so part of the current list is not represented in the voting data.
5 plenum votes · Official recordVotes marked "routine rejection" are private member's bills from the rival bloc in the preliminary reading, which are almost always rejected regardless of content, so they carry little weight.
Toward: No sovereigntyDecember 31, 2025
2 of the list's MKs voted: 0 for, 2 against. A vote for applies Israeli law, administration and sovereignty to Beitar Illit. The list voted against its bloc's line in this vote.
Toward: No sovereigntyRoutine rejection, low weightOctober 22, 2025
3 of the list's MKs voted: 0 for, 3 against. A vote for requires applying Israeli law, jurisdiction, administration and sovereignty to areas of settlement in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria).
4 of the list's MKs voted: 0 for, 4 against. For = a Knesset declaration supporting the application of sovereignty in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley (a declaration with no binding force)
1 statement in the media · 1 toward "Apply sovereignty"
לאחרונה תמכתי בברכת גדולי ישראל בהצעת החוק של ח"כ אבי מעוז, אשר מבקשת להחיל את הריבונות על כל יהודה ושומרון, ובכלל זה העיר ביתר עילית
Translation: “Recently, with the blessing of the great rabbis of Israel, I supported MK Avi Maoz's bill, which seeks to apply sovereignty to all of Judea and Samaria, including the city of Beitar Illit”
11 plenum votes · Official recordVotes marked "routine rejection" are private member's bills from the rival bloc in the preliminary reading, which are almost always rejected regardless of content, so they carry little weight.
Toward: No sovereigntyRoutine rejection, low weightDecember 31, 2025
4 of the list's MKs voted: 0 for, 4 against. A vote for applies Israeli law, administration and sovereignty to Beitar Illit.
7 of the list's MKs voted: 4 for, 3 against. A vote for requires applying Israeli law, jurisdiction, administration and sovereignty to areas of settlement in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria).
Mixed position, or evidence pointing both ways· Partial evidence
Said
1 platform section · 1 toward "No sovereignty"
ישר! מתנגדת למהלכים שמשמעותם סיכון הרוב היהודי במדינת ישראל - דבר שיוביל למדינה דו-לאומית. ישראל אינה מעוניינת לשאת באחריות לניהול חייהם האזרחיים של כשני מיליון פלסטינים.
Translation: “Yashar! opposes moves whose meaning is endangering the Jewish majority in the State of Israel - something that will lead to a binational state. Israel has no interest in bearing responsibility for managing the civilian lives of some two million Palestinians.”
3 votes by the list's candidates in the outgoing Knesset · 3 toward "Apply sovereignty"
3 of the list's candidates who served in the 25th Knesset voted: 3 for, 0 against. A vote for the proposal applies Israeli law, jurisdiction and administration to the Ma'ale Adumim area.
The votes here are the personal votes of the list's candidates who served in the 25th Knesset, not votes by the list.
What it rests on
Toward "Apply sovereignty"Toward "No sovereignty"
3 votes by the list's candidates in the outgoing Knesset · Official recordThe list itself did not serve in the 25th Knesset, so these are the personal votes of its candidates who did serve, not votes by the list.
Toward: Apply sovereigntyOctober 22, 2025
3 of the list's candidates who served in the 25th Knesset voted: 3 for, 0 against. A vote for the proposal applies Israeli law, jurisdiction and administration to the Ma'ale Adumim area.
1 statement in the media · 1 toward "Apply sovereignty"
תומכים בהחלת ריבונות ישראלית בשטחי C. המפלגה קידמה הצעות חוק להחלת ריבונות במעלה אדומים, בביתר עילית, בבקעת הירדן, ואילו הממשלה טרפדה את החוקים
Translation: “Support applying Israeli sovereignty in Area C. The party advanced bills to apply sovereignty in Ma'ale Adumim, in Beitar Illit, in the Jordan Valley, while the government torpedoed the laws”
6 of the list's MKs voted: 6 for, 0 against. A vote for requires applying Israeli law, jurisdiction, administration and sovereignty to areas of settlement in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria). The list voted against its bloc's line in this vote.
9 bills on the issue · Context only, did not move the placement
6 of the list's MKs voted: 6 for, 0 against. A vote for requires applying Israeli law, jurisdiction, administration and sovereignty to areas of settlement in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria).
6 plenum votes · Official recordVotes marked "routine rejection" are private member's bills from the rival bloc in the preliminary reading, which are almost always rejected regardless of content, so they carry little weight.
Toward: No sovereigntyRoutine rejection, not counted: the list voted directly the other wayDecember 31, 2025
5 of the list's MKs voted: 0 for, 5 against. A vote for applies Israeli law, administration and sovereignty to Beitar Illit.
6 of the list's MKs voted: 6 for, 0 against. A vote for requires applying Israeli law, jurisdiction, administration and sovereignty to areas of settlement in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria).
6 of the list's MKs voted: 6 for, 0 against. For = a Knesset declaration supporting the application of sovereignty in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley (a declaration with no binding force)
1 statement in the media · 1 toward "Apply sovereignty"
עמדתנו היא שלעולם לא תקום לצדנו מדינה פלסטינית. כדי לגדוע את הרעיון הזה, על המדינה להעמיק את האחיזה בקרקע ולהחיל ריבונות ביהודה ושומרון ובכל מקום בארץ
Translation: “Our position is that a Palestinian state will never be established alongside us. To cut off this idea, the state must deepen its hold on the land and apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria and everywhere in the Land”
The list did not sit in the 25th Knesset, so it has no votes to check.
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ך
Amcha Yisrael
Leaning toward Apply sovereignty
Partial evidence
What it rests on
Toward "Apply sovereignty"Toward "No sovereignty"
1 platform section · Published in the list's name
Toward: Apply sovereigntySeptember 28, 2026
״עמדתנו היא שלעולם לא תקום לצדנו מדינה פלסטינית. כדי לגדוע את הרעיון הזה, על המדינה להעמיק את האחיזה בקרקע ולהחיל ריבונות ביהודה ושומרון ובכל מקום בארץ״
Translated from Hebrew: “Our position is that a Palestinian state will never be established alongside us. To cut off this idea, the state must deepen its hold on the land and apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria and everywhere in the Land”
From the platform the list published. The list's answer to the ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth questionnaire.
1 statement in the media · 1 toward "No sovereignty"
1 tweet · 1 toward "No sovereignty"
אנחנו, האזרחים הערבים בישראל, גשר לשלום. מדינת פלסטין קיימת ומוכרת על ידי רוב העולם, למעט ארצות הברית וישראל. אנו רוצים שגם הן יכירו בה, ופועלים למען השגת שלום ופיוס, סיום הכיבוש וסיום הסכסוך
Translation: “We, the Arab citizens in Israel, are a bridge to peace. The State of Palestine exists and is recognized by most of the world, except for the United States and Israel. We want them too to recognize it, and we work toward achieving peace and reconciliation, ending the occupation and ending the conflict”
2 of the list's MKs voted: 0 for, 2 against. A vote for applies Israeli law, administration and sovereignty to Beitar Illit. The list voted against its bloc's line in this vote.
6 plenum votes · Official recordVotes marked "routine rejection" are private member's bills from the rival bloc in the preliminary reading, which are almost always rejected regardless of content, so they carry little weight.
Toward: No sovereigntyDecember 31, 2025
2 of the list's MKs voted: 0 for, 2 against. A vote for applies Israeli law, administration and sovereignty to Beitar Illit. The list voted against its bloc's line in this vote.
4 of the list's MKs voted: 0 for, 4 against. A vote for the proposal applies Israeli law, jurisdiction and administration to the Ma'ale Adumim area. The list voted against its bloc's line in this vote.
Toward: No sovereigntyRoutine rejection, low weightOctober 22, 2025
4 of the list's MKs voted: 0 for, 4 against. A vote for requires applying Israeli law, jurisdiction, administration and sovereignty to areas of settlement in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria).
5 bills on the issue · Context only, did not move the placement
10 of the list's MKs voted: 10 for, 0 against. For = a Knesset declaration supporting the application of sovereignty in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley (a declaration with no binding force)
5 plenum votes · Official recordVotes marked "routine rejection" are private member's bills from the rival bloc in the preliminary reading, which are almost always rejected regardless of content, so they carry little weight.
Toward: No sovereigntyRoutine rejection, low weightDecember 31, 2025
7 of the list's MKs voted: 0 for, 7 against. A vote for applies Israeli law, administration and sovereignty to Beitar Illit.
10 of the list's MKs voted: 10 for, 0 against. For = a Knesset declaration supporting the application of sovereignty in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley (a declaration with no binding force)
