To: Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, "Together Led by Bennett" list
Date: 22.09.2026
Subject: Citizen and Association Inquiries to the Party

Dear Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid,

The "Civil Compass" association works to improve the interaction mechanisms between the citizens of the State of Israel and public figures, members of the Knesset, and representatives of local authorities during periods between elections. As an association, we do not take any political stance and do not support any party.

Below are inquiries received from citizens and associations, raising issues important to many of Israel's residents. We kindly ask that you review them and reply whether your party intends to work toward their resolution after the upcoming elections, and if so, whether it is willing to cooperate for this purpose with the initiators of the inquiries and with "Civil Compass".

#398 Inquiry regarding the representation of people with disabilities
Kobi Cohen, Nehemiah Rabin, Ofer Bukovza, Shlomi Gabai, Karin Brant, Eti Noy and others, "Kol Echad" (One Voice) Headquarters kol1.org.il
On behalf of the "Kol Echad" initiative, which works to promote the establishment of a representative organization for people with disabilities, we are turning to you to obtain the party's position and commitment on the following three questions.
Background: In May 2005, the government adopted Resolution 3597, which included assistance for establishing a representative organization for people with disabilities. The resolution has not been implemented to this day. In the absence of such an organization, decisions concerning the lives and rights of people with disabilities are made in the State of Israel without their participation.
Question 1: Does your party commit to working toward the implementation of Resolution 3597, including the submission of a dedicated bill for the establishment of a representative organization, based on the framework existing in laws that grant the status of a representative organization?
Question 2: Does your party commit to parliamentary action on the issue of the rights of people with disabilities?
Question 3: Does your party commit to working toward reviewing laws, regulations, and reforms that were enacted without consultation with the public affected by them and that concern people with disabilities, including initiating a discussion in the relevant Knesset committee on the issues placed on the agenda by the representative organization, working to amend legislation wherever a flaw is found, as well as holding such a discussion, until the establishment of the representative organization, at the request of bodies representing the public in question?
For the full letter sent to the party (Israeli citizens are invited to support the inquiry):
https://www.amechad.info/knesset?inquiryLang=he#inquiry-hu3cqtxkk625vy5jptlc87jx/

#389 Questions regarding immigration (Aliyah) and the status of immigrants in Israel
Does your party view the Law of Return as one of the foundational stones of the State of Israel, and does it commit to preserving the right of Aliyah also for grandchildren of Jews (the grandchild clause in the Law of Return)?
Will your party support issuing a full Israeli passport (rather than a travel document) to a new immigrant immediately upon receiving citizenship, without waiting periods or additional restrictions?
What place does Aliyah hold in your party's platform, and to what three concrete steps do you commit in order to encourage Aliyah and the successful absorption of new immigrants?
Alex Kegelsky, Chairman of the National Federation of Immigrants, Adv. Alex Zarnopolsky
For the full letter sent to the party (Israeli citizens are invited to support the inquiry):
https://www.amechad.info/knesset?inquiryLang=he#inquiry-zrvmuoadma85qldcxnaw1zbp/

#407 Animal protection in Israel (Forum for Animal Protection and for a Humane Society)
We believe that the current situation in the field of animal protection in Israel is severe and requires immediate action.
The main issues we propose to promote:
Legislative reform and ensuring effective enforcement of existing legal provisions in the field of animal protection.
Allocation of regular government funding for the spaying and neutering of stray animals, as well as for veterinary and emergency care.
For the full letter sent to the party (Israeli citizens are invited to support the inquiry):
https://www.amechad.info/knesset?inquiryLang=he#inquiry-ghvyg81zgq56a7ubigsk13q7/

#395 Proposal to incorporate clauses in the election platform regarding the protection of citizens against remote fraud (phone and internet)
Legislation, oversight, and publicity: Assessing the effectiveness of updated privacy protection legislation; developing mechanisms for detecting and blocking phone number spoofing (Spoofing), phishing sites, scam text messages, and false advertisements; and where necessary, closing legal loopholes that may be discovered. Additionally, collecting and publishing quarterly information regarding the number of victims and the financial losses of the population as a result of remote offenses.
Alex Kegelsky, retired Israel Police officer, Chairman of the National Federation of Immigrants.
Dr. Vladislav Kontorovich, Rehovot, Head of the Remote Fraud Protection Department at the National Federation of Immigrants, former First Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Russia (2011-2013).
Dr. Peter Shalisch, Netanya, former Head of the State Duma of Russia's Association of Parliamentarians for Relations with the Knesset of Israel (1996-2007).
For the full letter sent to the party (Israeli citizens are invited to support the inquiry):
https://www.amechad.info/knesset?inquiryLang=he#inquiry-ey45p2g103t3feyzh15tkiu6/

#390 Proposal to regulate the recognition of psychologists who immigrated to Israel
It is proposed to develop a transparent mechanism for assessing the competence of experts with higher academic education in psychology and sufficient experience, in order to grant a license to practice and the ability to treat patients.
Alex Kegelsky, Chairman of the National Federation of Immigrants
For the full letter sent to the party (Israeli citizens are invited to support the inquiry):
https://www.amechad.info/knesset?inquiryLang=he#inquiry-p1da42k5enjf56eqcw2up45j/

#391 Question regarding the regime structure in Israel
Dr. Peter Shalisch, volunteer at "Civil Compass", former Head of the State Duma of Russia's Association of Parliamentarians for Relations with the Knesset of Israel (1996-2007), asks: In your opinion, would transitioning the State of Israel from a parliamentary republic to a presidential republic enable the strengthening of governmental stability, a complete separation between the legislative and executive branches, and more reliable planning in addressing the state's fundamental problems, such as its security, the equality of status and rights of citizens, and sustainable development?
For the full letter sent to the party (Israeli citizens are invited to support the inquiry):
https://www.amechad.info/knesset?inquiryLang=he#inquiry-cyds9yszdev7a2iag0w8qmhx/

"Citizens Writing a Constitution" Association

According to the "Citizens Writing a Constitution" association, one of Israel's deepest problems is the flawed and outdated constitutional mechanism that has evolved over the years through the Basic Laws. This is in comparison to advanced democratic models around the world, such as in Switzerland, Taiwan, and South Korea, where the constitution is determined through broad civic debate and confirmed by referendums.

Prof. Uriel Abulafia, Political Science, Tel Aviv University and Cornell University

Prof. Uriel Abulafia asks the parties whether they are willing to recognize citizens as the true sovereign even between elections, and to transfer to them, through citizens' assemblies and binding referendums, real authority that cannot be revoked even if its outcomes turn out to be inconvenient for the party.

Yahav Enter, Chairman of the "Stepping Out to Freedom" Association

Will you agree to enter the loyalty and transparency procedure, in which your loyalty to the position will be reviewed every six months?

We would appreciate your response, believing that such cooperation will strengthen the connection between the citizens and the government.

Sincerely,
Dr. Gutnik
"Civil Compass" Association