To: "Gan Eden" Party Headquarters
Date: 22.09.2026
Subject: Citizen and Association Inquiries to the Party

Dear Sir or Madam,

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 political party.

Below are inquiries received from citizens and associations, raising issues that are important to many residents of Israel. We kindly ask you to review them and reply whether your party intends to work towards their resolution after the upcoming elections, and if so, whether it is willing to cooperate for this purpose with the inquirers 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" 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 turn 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 includes assistance for the establishment of 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 submitting 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 a reassessment of 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 where flaws are found, as well as holding such a discussion, until the establishment of the representative organization, at the request of bodies representing the public concerned?
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 the issuance of 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 occupy 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 Zernopolsky
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 The field of animal welfare in Israel (Forum for Animal Welfare and a Humane Society)
We believe that the current situation in the field of animal welfare 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 welfare.
Allocation of permanent government funding for the neutering and spaying 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 for incorporating clauses in the election platform regarding the protection of citizens against remote fraud (telephonic and internet-based)
Legislation, oversight, and transparency: Assessing the effectiveness of updated privacy protection legislation; developing mechanisms for detecting and blocking telephone number spoofing, phishing sites, scam text messages, and false advertisements; and, if necessary, closing legal loopholes that may be discovered. Additionally, collecting and publishing quarterly data 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 Remote Fraud Protection at the National Federation of Immigrants, former First Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Russia (2011–2013).
Dr. Pyotr Shalishchev, Netanya, former Head of the State Duma of Russia Parliamentary Friendship Group 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 for regulating 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. Pyotr Shalishchev, volunteer at "Civil Compass", former Head of the State Duma of Russia Parliamentary Friendship Group with the Knesset of Israel (1996–2007), asks: In your opinion, would the transition of the State of Israel from a parliamentary republic to a presidential republic make it possible to strengthen governmental stability, completely separate the legislative branch from the executive branch, and more reliably plan the handling of the state's fundamental problems, such as its security, the equal 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 approved by referendums.

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

Prof. Uriel Abulof 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 overturned even if its outcomes turn out to be inconvenient for the party.

Yahav Enter, Chairman of the "Heading to Freedom" Association

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

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

Sincerely,
Dr. Gutnik
"Civil Compass" Association