Youth vote could play crucial role in Israel election

On October 27, more than 640,000 young Israelis will be eligible to vote in a general election for the first time. Polls suggest it will be a tight race, which means first-time voters’ ballots could prove decisive.

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Young Israelis could play a pivotal role in Israel’s upcoming election, with first-time voters reflecting deep divisions over the country’s future.

Many young Jewish Israelis have shifted to the right in recent years, a trend accelerated by the October 7 attacks and the ongoing war in Gaza.

While some back far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and support Jewish settlement in Gaza, others favor a two-state solution and political change.

Their competing visions highlight a generational debate that could influence the makeup of parliament and the direction of Israeli policy.

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