Housing question: what the parties are offering and how realistic it is

Ynet journalists asked parties registered for the 2026 elections for their programs to solve the housing crisis. Not all responded. The parties Degel HaTorah, Be-Yahad, Yashar, Yisrael Beiteinu, and the Democrats presented their proposals, including assistance to buyers, reform of the Land Authority, and promotion of long-term rentals. The authors note that on paper the proposals look creative, but their implementation raises questions.

Ynet journalists approached parties registered for the 2026 elections to present their vision for solving the housing crisis in Israel. Not all responded: Likud and several other parties ignored the request. Degel HaTorah proposes changing the Land Authority's policy, lowering prices for young couples and young families, accelerating land sales, and expanding assistance to first-time homebuyers. Be-Yahad (Bennett and Lapid) focuses on helping reservists (vouchers, discounted apartments), building 100,000 long-term rental units over ten years, and reforming the Land Authority. Yashar (Eisenkot) proposes long-term planning, creating a coordinating body, and prioritizing urban renewal. Yisrael Beiteinu (Lieberman) aims to help workers and those who serve, change the land sale method (competition on quality and price, not just land price), provide financial incentives to local authorities, and promote industrial construction. The Democrats (Golan) want the state to become the main player in the market again, initiating construction and encouraging long-term rentals. The authors note that on paper the proposals look creative, but their implementation raises big questions. Housing issues do not receive priority in election campaigning, although for voters this area is one of the most important.