# Amcha Israel: its platform in English (received 4 October 2026) Amcha Israel's platform in English, sent to The Petek on 4 October 2026 by Raquella K, the party's spokesperson, and transcribed verbatim. It covers four planks: the economy, education, security and shared service. The party's Hebrew foundations document, published at https://amchaisrael.co.il/foundations, covers the same ground and more. --- Economy — Economic Independence and Breaking Monopolies There can be no national independence without economic strength. Israel needs a strong, growing economy where people who work and contribute can get ahead, businesses can grow, and consumers have more choice. We will promote a freer, more competitive market by breaking monopolies, reducing unnecessary regulation, and removing barriers that hold back businesses and entrepreneurs. Our priorities include: Increasing the supply of housing and making it easier to build. Strengthening national infrastructure to support growth and economic resilience. Creating more opportunities for employment and encouraging greater participation in the workforce. Reducing regulatory barriers and bureaucracy that make it harder to work, invest, and do business. Supporting small and medium-sized businesses as engines of growth, innovation, and employment. Strengthening towns and communities in Israel’s periphery by creating jobs, improving infrastructure, and attracting investment. Expanding urban renewal while increasing housing supply and strengthening existing buildings and infrastructure. Our economic philosophy is simple: move power away from concentrated interests and toward consumers, workers, and entrepreneurs. A stronger economy means greater opportunity, greater independence, and a higher quality of life for every Israeli. Education and the Next Generation Building the knowledge, values and skills Israel’s next generation needs to lead Education is the foundation of growth, identity and national security. Every Israeli child deserves a full, high-quality core curriculum alongside education in: Jewish values Zionism Civic responsibility We will work to ensure that public funding supports an education that strengthens Israel’s future. Schools that promote anti-Zionist values or programs should not receive state funding. A Better School Week We will move from a six-day school week to a five-day school week, eliminating school on Fridays. The hours currently spent in school on Fridays would be redistributed across the remaining school days, extending the school day until 4:00 PM. This would also allow us to provide every child in Israel with a nutritious school meal each day. The goal is simple: give children more meaningful time with their families on Fridays, provide working parents with greater stability during the week, and ensure that every child receives a daily meal at school. A Common Standard for Every Child We will reduce the gaps between Israel’s different educational systems and establish a shared national standard that guarantees every child a strong educational foundation—regardless of where they live or which school system they attend. Students should graduate with: Strong research and critical-thinking skills A solid foundation of knowledge and academic excellence A strong connection to Jewish heritage and identity A comprehensive understanding of the history of the Jewish people, Jewish communities and the State of Israel A strong sense of civic responsibility Empowering Schools and Principals School principals should have greater independence to lead their schools, including authority over decision-making, recruitment, personnel management and educational programs. The government’s role should be to set clear national standards, measure outcomes, ensure accountability and provide the framework in which schools can succeed. Preparing the Next Generation A generation expected to take responsibility for the State of Israel must receive the knowledge, values and education necessary to lead it. Our goal is not simply to educate students for today, but to prepare them to become the citizens, professionals, innovators and leaders Israel will need tomorrow. A New Security Doctrine — From Containment to Victory From managing conflict to achieving decisive results Israel’s security doctrine must begin with a clear belief in the justice of the Zionist cause and the historic connection between the Jewish people and the Land of Israel. Israel must be prepared to fight decisively against any ideology whose goal is the destruction of the State of Israel. We cannot allow our enemies to dictate a cycle of conflict, escalation and recovery. Israel must take the initiative, change the rules of the game and restore deterrence. Our approach: Strengthen the IDF and ensure it has the capabilities needed to defend Israel and achieve decisive results. Restore deterrence by ensuring that aggression against Israel carries a clear and tangible cost. Prioritize decisive military action over prolonged conflict without a clear end state. Shorten wars and campaigns by pursuing clear objectives and rapid results. Reduce the burden on Israel’s reserve soldiers, recognizing the enormous personal and economic cost of prolonged mobilization. Return reservists to their families, workplaces and civilian lives as quickly as possible by pursuing rapid, decisive outcomes. Gaza We will pursue a policy of voluntary migration for residents of Gaza who wish to leave and rebuild their lives elsewhere, within the framework of international understandings and in cooperation with countries willing to participate. At the same time, Israel must ensure that terrorist organizations cannot rebuild their military capabilities or infrastructure. Israel on the Global Stage Security does not end on the battlefield. Israel must pursue an active and assertive diplomacy and public diplomacy strategy that advances Israel’s interests, strengthens our alliances and expands Israel’s freedom of action. We will work to build stronger strategic partnerships, deepen existing alliances and ensure that Israel is not merely responding to international pressure—but actively shaping the diplomatic environment in which it operates. Shared Responsibility — Service, Contribution and Reward Everyone contributes. Everyone has a role in protecting Israel. The defence of Israel is a shared national responsibility and a foundation of our society’s resilience. Not everyone will serve in the same way—but everyone should contribute. Our vision is a clear circle of national responsibility: Military service for those who are able to serve in the IDF Meaningful national or civilian service for those who cannot serve in the military The principle is simple: service should be the norm, not the exception. Every citizen should have a meaningful way to contribute to the country. Rewarding Those Who Serve Service comes with different levels of responsibility, sacrifice and risk. We will establish a fair, differentiated system of benefits and rewards based on the type, length, risk and demands of each form of service. Combat soldiers, combat-support personnel, those serving in essential roles, and reservists who serve extensively should be recognized and compensated according to their contribution. This includes meaningful benefits in areas such as housing, education, employment and taxation, alongside effective protections for reservists in the workplace. Respecting Torah Study We recognize Torah study as a fundamental Jewish value and will preserve special pathways for outstanding Torah scholars, subject to national security and IDF needs. But the principle remains clear: Shared responsibility and service are the norm—not the exception. Israel's strength depends on a society in which every citizen has a place in the national effort, and those who carry greater responsibility are recognized accordingly.