Election issues
Culture – Party Positions for the 2026 Election
What the parties say about this issue
A documented position was found for 5 of the 38 parties we checked
How do we determine a position?
We check the party's current official platform first, and where none exists, its official website or public policy documents, ranked by reliability: a current platform outranks an official website, which outranks a policy document, which outranks an official statement or high-quality reporting. We never guess or infer a position that isn't explicitly written in one of these sources — when nothing clear was found, we say so directly instead of estimating.
What do the parties say?
Positions gathered from each party's official platform and other public sources. A missing position is stated explicitly — never hidden or guessed.
YasharShare
A multi-year path to raising the culture budget, rebuilding cultural institutions hit by the war, a government support fund for artists, protecting the independence of the professional culture councils, and restoring the state's official prizes.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
TogetherShare
Together proposes a NIS 10 million budget for art, culture and theatre projects aimed at new immigrants, as part of its aliyah absorption plan.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
The DemocratsShare
They propose doubling the culture budget within two years and funding cultural institutions on a multi-year basis, keeping political considerations out of culture support, entrenching the right to culture, and giving independent creators social security.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
A free culture and a living national identity
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
"שינוי חוקי הקניין הרוחני כך שיגנו על זכויותיהם ועצמאותם של היוצרים, במקום להנציח מודלים ישנים, בלתי-יעילים ומדכאי-יצירתיות וחדשנות"
Shown in Hebrew, as published by the party. Not yet translated.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
LikudShare
No clear position foundThe six principles Likud publishes do not address culture.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
ShasShare
No current platform foundNo current official platform was found for this party.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Yisrael BeiteinuShare
No clear position foundNo agenda page or platform chapter on culture was found on the party's website (beytenu.org.il). 19.10.2026 is the date of the check, not a publication date.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
United Torah JudaismShare
No current platform foundNo current official platform was found for this party.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Otzma YehuditShare
No current platform foundNo current official platform was found for this party.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
No position is currently shown on this topic
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Ra'amShare
No current platform foundNo current official platform was found for this party.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Amcha YisraelShare
No position is currently shown on this topic
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
NoamShare
No position is currently shown on this topic
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Blue and WhiteShare
No position is currently shown on this topic
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Miluimnikim–EconomicShare
No position is currently shown on this topic
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Tzomet–Beit YisraelShare
No position is currently shown on this topic
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
No position is currently shown on this topic
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Israel FirstShare
No position is currently shown on this topic
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
No position is currently shown on this topic
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
Not yet reviewedWe haven't checked this party's official sources yet.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Not yet reviewedWe haven't checked this party's official sources yet.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
No clear position found
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
Not yet reviewedWe haven't checked this party's official sources yet.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
No position is currently shown on this topic
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
No position is currently shown on this topic
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
No clear position found
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
Not yet reviewedWe haven't checked this party's official sources yet.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
No clear position found
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
Not yet reviewedWe haven't checked this party's official sources yet.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
No position is currently shown on this topic
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
No clear position found
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
Not yet reviewedWe haven't checked this party's official sources yet.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
Not yet reviewedWe haven't checked this party's official sources yet.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
Not yet reviewedWe haven't checked this party's official sources yet.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
No clear position found
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
Share
Not yet reviewedWe haven't checked this party's official sources yet.
Legislative activity on this topic
About this data
This is based on legislation documented on the site that party members were involved in and that was classified under this topic. It does not necessarily represent the party's full legislative activity or its official position on the topic.
For sitting party members, this covers the 25th Knesset only; for those no longer serving, it covers their full Knesset tenure.
Not enough information is currently available to show legislative activity on this topic.
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