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New Israeli Voters Lean Right Amid Skepticism and Tradition

2/22/2026

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A poll finds that 75% of first-time Israeli voters identify as right-wing, compared with 68% of veteran voters.
A generational shift toward traditional values is evident, with 80% of new voters saying they believe in God.
Sixty percent oppose the ultra-Orthodox draft exemption law.
Trauma from the October 7 attacks has fostered institutional skepticism among new voters, with 49% believing Benjamin Netanyahu (Prime Minister of Israel)'s claims of political fabrication.

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Story summary

A poll finds that 75% of first-time Israeli voters identify as right-wing, compared with 68% of veteran voters.
A generational shift toward traditional values is evident, with 80% of new voters saying they believe in God.
Sixty percent oppose the ultra-Orthodox draft exemption law.
Trauma from the October 7 attacks has fostered institutional skepticism among new voters, with 49% believing Benjamin Netanyahu (Prime Minister of Israel)'s claims of political fabrication.