Who they are
Born in Bnei Brak in 1990 and raised in Ramat Gan, Zari took a communications degree at Reichman and spent his twenties as a spokesman, for the Scouts, the Israeli LGBTQ+ association and the Savyon and Ra'anana councils. He founded a youth list, Ramat Gani, and won a council seat in 2018, the youngest member elected that year and the city's first who was openly gay. He has been deputy mayor since April 2024.
Positions and record
Youth movements: Calls them a pillar of social education and backed a Ramat Gan policy clearing Tuesday afternoons for them, saying a caring generation needs real room to develop.
LGBTQ+ equality: Ran the city's first pride event and opened its pride centre. Married his partner in a Jewish ceremony and called it the answer to anyone who says there is no place for us in Judaism.
The Bursa district: Heads the administration of Ramat Gan's business district and has run its redevelopment, moving companies and institutions into the area.
National politics: Says the reality in Israel in 2026 requires taking responsibility from the national centres of decision-making rather than standing aside.
Where they stand
Holds the party line on every issue.
Judea & Samariaparty lineNo Palestinian state. Eisenkot has never supported establishing one, and opposition is the only line he has taken on the question.
Two states / withdrawalSovereignty / annexation
Gaza & Securityparty lineA new security doctrine, and an alternative government in Gaza on Israel's terms. Eisenkot pressed for the Rafah operation as leverage for a hostage deal.
Deal & disengagementFull military control
Haredi Enlistmentparty lineEveryone is summoned, the army first and civilian service otherwise, with prosecution for evaders. Up to 3 per cent of each intake may defer a year for Torah study.
Universal draftPreserve exemptions
Judiciaryparty lineA judiciary that is strong, independent and accountable, a Knesset that is sovereign, and a Basic Law: Legislation strengthening the Knesset's own authority.
Court can strike lawsKnesset can override
Economyparty lineWork should always pay more than a benefit, and benefits should follow need rather than sector. Break the concentration groups and open parallel imports.
Social spendingFree market
Educationparty lineCore studies are the condition for full public funding, with a national council setting the core, while budget and authority devolve to town halls and to heads.
State runs the schoolsParents and communities
Religion & Stateparty lineCivil union institutionalised in Israel, Shabbat in the public space left to each locality, and women seated on religious councils and on the assemblies that elect rabbis.
Civil / pluralistReligious authority
Nation & Citizenshipparty lineA solid Jewish majority for generations, set beside equal rights, equal duties and equal opportunity for every Israeli, with minority rights named explicitly.
Equal citizenshipJewish national state
