Israeli Gen Z Voters Show Strong Shift Toward Far‑Right Parties
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Israeli Gen Z voters are increasingly leaning toward far‑right parties in the upcoming election. A recent survey found that more than 16 % of first‑time voters plan to support either Ben Gvir’s Jewish Power or Smotrich’s Religious Zionism, citing a desire for stronger security and national strength after the 2023 attacks. While most young voters self‑identify as right or centre‑right, a conflicting Channel 12 survey reported that over half a million first‑time voters will participate, with almost three‑quarters describing themselves as right or centre‑right. This discrepancy highlights a gap between intended party support and self‑identified political leaning among Gen Z voters.
Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/20/2026
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Israeli Gen Z voters drawn to far right in upcoming election
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- Israeli Gen Z voters
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- planning to support far-right parties
- Object：
- far-right parties (Jewish Power and Religious Zionism)
- Occurred (fact side)：
- Oct 20, 00:00
- Published (valid side)：
- Oct 20, 16:53
- First seen (known side)：
- Oct 20, 19:05
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Report first recorded Oct 20, 19:05
More than half a million first-time voters are participating in Israel's upcoming general election. A poll for Yedioth Ahronoth shows over 16% of first-time voters plan to support far-right parties led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and his ally Bezalel Smotrich. A Channel 12 survey indicates nearly three-quarters of young voters identify as right or centre-right. Young supporters cite Ben Gvir's stance on security and national strength, with some influenced by the October 7, 2023 attacks.
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