Yashar party unveils plan for young adults with rent caps and military pay raises in campaign push
Among the key points of the plan laid out by the Yashar party was to increase the salaries of soldiers by 15%, along with a 50% increase for combat soldiers in their third year of service.
The Yashar party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, unveiled a comprehensive plan on Monday aimed at providing financial support and benefits to young adults in Israel following the recent elections. The opposition bloc, which seeks to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, addressed several issues impacting the youth, including housing, rent, military service, and higher education.
A key element of the plan is a 15% increase in the salaries of compulsory-service soldiers, with an additional 50% boost for combat soldiers in their third year of service. The Yashar party also proposed the creation of assistance mechanisms for renters and the implementation of modular programs, paid internships, micro-credentials, and the establishment of a ministerial committee for youth affairs to better align the academic system with the job market.
Emphasizing financial independence from a young age, the party plans to introduce a system offering practical guidance on matters such as reading payslips, pensions, workplace rights, loans, and taxation. Additionally, a personal "jump-start account" would be established to help young adults access information on available funds and benefits.
Party leader Gadi Eisenkot praised the younger generation's commitment and responsibility, stating that Israel must stand up for them. "Young men and women have repeatedly left their studies, jobs, and families to report for national service. Now the State of Israel needs to stand up for them," he said.
Eisenkot added that the plan aimed to change priorities, focusing on those who serve, work, and contribute to the country. He announced that salaries, housing, education, transportation, and the ability to build a family and future would receive more attention.
Eliana Zaks, chairwoman of the Yashar youth headquarters and a member of the party's Knesset slate, expressed pride in being the first party to publish a dedicated plan for young adults. "According to the polls, Yashar is the leading party among young men and women. This is what a new governing party looks like," she said.
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