‘Generation Right’: Israeli youth show strong support for the right
Summary
Most young Jewish Israelis aged 18 to 22 are voting in upcoming elections and tend to support right-wing parties. This is different from youth in many other countries who lean left. The current political climate in Israel is shaped by these young voters and the influence of right-wing leaders.Key Facts
- More than 500,000 new voters aged 18 to 22 were added to Israel’s voting list since 2022.
- Around 80% of these young voters plan to participate in the October 27 elections.
- About 75% of Jewish first-time voters identify as right-wing or center-right.
- Young right-wing views have become more mainstream, linked to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
- Netanyahu has included far-right politicians like Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich in key government roles.
- Smotrich supports policies that exclude Palestinians from political rights and encourages settlement expansion in the West Bank.
- Some young Israelis express strong negative attitudes toward Arab citizens, shown in controversial videos shared by an Israeli satirist.
- The election results are considered critical for Netanyahu’s political future and Israel’s direction.
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