ABOUT ME
My name is Nimrod Madrer, 34 years old, born in Ra’anana, and married to Shay.
I grew up in the Zionist Youth Council and was part of the founding and national leadership team of the Tzameret youth movement. As part of this movement, I postponed my military service, and spent a year of volunteer work in Safed, during which I worked with Ethiopian immigrants and at-risk youth in the city. Afterwards, I spent a year working as the coordinator for the Ra’anana Youth Award programme.
I served for five and a half years in Unit 8200 in research and managerial roles, and I am currently a serving as a Major in the unit and in the Air Force as part of my active reserve duty.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Assyriology, a master’s degree in Structural and Molecular Biochemistry, and a second master’s degree in Philology of Semitic Languages, all from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
At present, I am completing a PhD in Molecular Biology of the Brain, where I have researched and identified pre-symptomatic markers for Parkinson’s Disease that, hopefully, may serve as a basis for early diagnosis and treatment. This coming April, I am due to complete a second PhD in Philology of Semitic Languages, focusing on comparative issues in the syntax of ancient Semitic languages, focusing on Akkadian dialects.
Beyond this, I lecture on the syntax of ancient Babylonian at the École Biblique et Archéologique Française de Jérusalem, and I have published two poetry collections ("שבילים ללא קץ," Orion 2015, and "מילים ברוח," Catharsis 2024).
I believe in free market and reducing and minimizing state regulation and aim to transfer as much authority as possible to local councils, reducing governmental centralisation. I wish to act to limit restrain and define the judiciary's powers and, doing so, to improve the checks and balances between the three authorities. I aspire to promote equal, mandatory military duty, while ensuring frameworks that enable the genuine integration of all populations into the army and other national service platforms. I believe that the Jewish people have a historical right to our land, a right earned through longing, prayer, and combating over more than 2,000 years of exile. I strive to establish in this land a model society of excellence and prosperity, alongside our brothers and sisters of all nations and religions who have chosen to tie their fate with ours.
AGENDA
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Israel is a national challenge that affects each and every one of us, but it is not an unavoidable fate. Removing barriers to entry and regulations, continuing to open the economy to imports, and increasing competition will encourage more players to enter the retail market and reduce prices. In this regard, the "What’s Good for Europe is Good for Israel" reform is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of what still needs to be done to ease the financial burden on us all.
In the housing market, Israeli consumers also face high prices (both for purchasing and renting). These prices are a result of insufficient housing supply to meet demand, especially in city centres. Costs can be reduced by removing barriers and regulations on new housing starts, allowing for the import of construction workers, and encouraging urban renewal. Additionally, tax incentives can be introduced to promote long-term rentals, offering a solution for the rental market as well.
Military Service
The year 2023 shattered the myth that a small but skilled army is sufficient. Israel's strength, deterrence capabilities, and the safety of its citizens are all directly dependent on maintaining a strong army ready for any mission. However, over-reliance on reservists places undue strain on the country’s social and economic fabric. Therefore, the pool of military recruits must be significantly expanded. At the same time, military service must ensure that every soldier, regardless of their beliefs, can serve the state with dignity and without compromising their way of life.
Beyond the army, many sectors that form the backbone of Israel's security and civilian life have long been understaffed. The police force, prison service, Magen David Adom (ambulance service), fire services, hospitals, social work, rehabilitation centres, and care homes are just a few examples of essential systems in need of manpower. The current national service framework should be replaced with one that enlists all Israeli youth and directs those unfit for military service into these essential sectors. This would allow young people to be matched with suitable service opportunities and ensure that every citizen has the right to serve the state.
Transportation
The average Israeli spends approximately 90 minutes a day in their car—one of the highest figures among OECD countries. Traffic congestion is a problem that can and must be solved, primarily by improving public transportation. Opening the public transport market to competition and encouraging paid shared transportation can significantly reduce the number of cars on the road, making travel in the country more convenient, affordable, and safe.
Moreover, good public transportation is key to social and geographical mobility and to developing Israel’s peripheral areas. The state must enable and support intercity public transportation on Saturdays as part of its basic services to citizens. Additionally, urban public transportation on Saturdays should be allowed in cities that choose to adopt it.
Efforts should also be made to reduce road accidents, both through preventive legislation and by increasing enforcement and penalties for traffic violations.
Education
Education is the currency with which we buy a better future for our children. Investment in Israel’s education system should focus on three key areas:
Education for Economic Independence – Teaching children the skills they need to manage their finances and achieve financial freedom.
Technology as a Force Multiplier – Integrating advanced computer studies into the curriculum will empower students—our future generation—boost their earning potential, and reinforce Israel’s status as a high-tech nation.
Education in Values and Critical Thinking – Providing students with tools to think critically and navigate misinformation online.
We all aspire to give our children the best education possible, and the quality of teaching is directly tied to the quality of teachers. To attract top talent to the teaching profession, teachers' salaries must be raised, enabling schools to hire the best candidates. Consequently, school principals and local authorities must be granted greater administrative freedoms and powers to ensure schools are not forced to retain underperforming teachers solely due to tenure.
Security and Strengthening the Periphery
In addition to the need for a strong, capable army, I believe in solidifying facts on the ground in terms of settlement and annexing all Area C territories, including the Seam Zone communities, Gush Etzion, the Jordan Valley, western Samaria, eastern Jerusalem, and Ma’ale Adumim. This step will enhance security for residents in these areas and push potential threats further from the country’s heartland.
Beyond this, I advocate strengthening Israel's geographical periphery by encouraging high-tech industries and job-creating enterprises, and by building universities to attract young residents. Services provided to citizens in peripheral areas should be improved, focusing on security, public transportation, and healthcare.
Law and Governance
Checks and balances between the branches of government are essential in any democracy, without which chaos prevails. Currently, many powers held by one branch over the others are undefined and open to interpretation. I believe the judiciary's powers should be explicitly defined by law, including the cases in which the courts may override legislative decisions and when the legislator’s view should prevail. Similarly, the current arrangement in which the Attorney General functions both as the government's legal advisor and as the Chief Prosecutor is illogical and should be divided into two separate roles.
I also support empowering local authorities and transferring authority from the national government to municipalities to allow citizens to have a direct impact on their lives and the character of their communities, focusing on areas such as freedom of religion, education, urban transportation, and construction.
WHY ME?
I am just like you—a person living here who understands the challenges we, as citizens, face. I do my grocery shopping and know firsthand how expensive it is to live in Israel. I’ve served over 180 days in the reserve duty (and counting) since the start of this war, and I deeply understand the need for equality in bearing the burden. I have operational and intelligence experience and the ability to function effectively under pressure.
I can bridge the gap between religious and secular communities, finding common ground and unity. I’ve thoroughly researched and delved into the areas I want to influence, and I have the skills to do professional, in-depth work to draft the best legislation for our children’s future. I’m an experienced manager who knows how to motivate people to act. I have a clear vision and defined goals, as well as the ability to translate them into concrete steps.
I know how to work hard, I love it, and I never give up until I succeed. I’m ready and willing to wake up every morning for the next 20 years asking myself, What do I need to do today to ensure that our grandchildren grow up in a better country?
Beyond That
If you connect with the ideas and goals I’ve outlined in my agenda and if, like me, you feel these areas aren’t being advanced enough or receiving the attention they deserve in parliamentary work—I want to be your voice. I would be honored if you’d help me earn the mandate to bring about these changes and improvements.