Far-Right Parties Gain Support Among First-Time Voters in Israel
· World · BBC News, Al Jazeera
Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is drawing strong support from first-time voters ahead of the upcoming general election. More than half a million first-time voters are eligible to cast ballots in an election that many view as critical for national security. Polls indicate that over 16% of these young voters plan to back far-right factions such as Ben-Gvir's Jewish Power or Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party. Surveys from newspapers like Yedioth Ahronoth and Channel 12 show that nearly three-quarters of young voters identify as right or centre-right. Many young supporters cite security concerns and the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 attacks as reasons for backing hardline leadership.
Why it matters
The surge in young voter support for far-right parties could decisively shift Israel's political landscape and influence future security policies.
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