Israeli Jewish Youth Lean Right Ahead of Legislative Election
· World · Al Jazeera, New York Times
Young Jewish Israelis are increasingly identifying as right or centre-right, a trend that distinguishes them from youth movements in many other parts of the world. Polling data from the Israel Democracy Institute indicates that a majority of these young voters believe the upcoming October 27 legislative election will significantly shape the country's future. Approximately 80 percent of the half a million new voters added to the rolls since 2022 plan to participate in this ballot. Critics argue that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has empowered far-right figures like Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich to maintain his political standing. The election follows the October 7, 2023, attack and remains highly polarising for the Israeli electorate.
Why it matters
The shift toward right-wing politics among first-time voters could prove decisive for the political survival of Benjamin Netanyahu and the future direction of Israeli policy regarding the West Bank.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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