Question 1

Who created KnessetLens?

Accepted Answer

A self-funded project by citizens who love the country and wish for a better, more united future. It is not the work of any single named individual, company, campaign, or organization.

Question 2

Is KnessetLens affiliated with any political party, candidate, or the government?

Accepted Answer

No. KnessetLens is independent and strictly non-partisan, and it endorses no party or candidate.

Question 3

How is KnessetLens funded?

Accepted Answer

It is self-funded by its creators. There are no ads, and it takes no money from any party, candidate, government body, lobby, or donor with an agenda.

Question 4

Where does KnessetLens get its data?

Accepted Answer

From official Knesset roll-call records (1982 to present) and public statements by members. Every figure traces back to a primary source.

Question 5

How are party and member positions determined?

Accepted Answer

From their actual recorded votes, using a CHES-Israel style scoring method, not from what they say about themselves. New lists with no voting record fall back to documented platform research.

Question 6

Is KnessetLens free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is completely free.

Question 7

What languages does KnessetLens support?

Accepted Answer

Hebrew (the default), English, Arabic, and Russian, with full right-to-left support.

Question 8

Is the party-match quiz biased?

Accepted Answer

No. The scoring is transparent, every result is explained with its arithmetic, and it matches you only to parties running in the upcoming election.