Israeli elections 2026: Meet the parliament—MK Debbie Biton
When it comes to resettling parts of Gaza and reestablishing Gush Katif, Yesh Atid lawmaker Debbie Biton told JNS she would support the move, provided that the communities are established legally.“If those parts of Gaza can be ours, let them be ours. They used to operate as a bloc and that’s okay with me. But if we sign agreements, we need to respect them,” she said.On July 19, the Israel Defense Forces declared parts of the Western Negev a closed military zone ahead of a planned march toward the Gaza border by activists calling for the rebuilding of Jewish communities in the enclave.The event, dubbed the “March of Thousands,” was organized by several right-wing groups.A resident of the southern Israeli city of Sderot, Biton was born two weeks after her parents immigrated to Israel from Morocco. Raised in a traditional household, she said her mother gave birth at 18 and…
Yesh Atid MK Debbie Biton, a lawyer and former nurse from Sderot, advocates for national healing as crucial for Israel's recovery. She supports the reestablishment of Jewish communities in Gaza, including Gush Katif, provided it is done legally, stating, "If those parts of Gaza can be ours, let them be ours." Biton's personal journey, marked by raising two blind daughters and navigating Israel's education system for children with disabilities, influenced her decision to enter politics. She has championed legislation freezing inheritance rights for those who murder relatives, protecting child victims of sexual abuse in court, and preventing the dismissal of immediate family members of fallen soldiers or murdered civilians during the first year of mourning. Biton, whose daughter survived the October 7th massacre, emphasizes the need for Israeli society to heal and for politicians to work for the good of everyone.
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