Israeli elections 2026: Meet the parliament—MK Yasmin Fridman
"I think we need to invest in Israel's Arab society—in education, employment and infrastructure. If we don't, we'll be the ones who suffer," the lawmaker told JNS.
Yesh Atid MK Yasmin Fridman discussed her political views and legislative priorities in an interview with JNS. She stated her willingness to partner with Ra'am and its chairman, Mansour Abbas, in a future coalition, citing their past positive collaboration and Abbas's representation of "moderate Arab Israelis." However, she would not join a coalition with Hadash-Ta'al due to their perceived incitement against Israel. Fridman emphasized the importance of investing in Israel's Arab society through education, employment, and infrastructure.
- Fridman highlighted her legislative achievements, including a law to reduce food waste by requiring government organizations to donate surplus food and another that ensures foster children with disabilities retain their National Insurance disability benefits.
- She also mentioned her work as chair of the Caucus for Animal Welfare, where she is developing a plan to combat animal cruelty.
- Fridman, who will run on the Beyachad joint electoral slate with Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett, acknowledged a public shift to the right after October 7, 2023, and views Bennett as a strong leader for the bloc.
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