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Inside Israel's Youth Vote

Shaina Oppenheimer reports from Israel asking why young Jewish Israelis are more likely to identify with the political right than Gen Z voters in many other countries.

A weekly programme from the 麻豆社 World Service, bringing forensic journalism from all corners of the world by 麻豆社 Eye, the World Service's critically acclaimed investigative unit, and featuring expert global correspondents getting to the heart of the biggest international stories.

In this episode: Shaina Oppenheimer reports from Israel ahead of a closely fought election, asking why young Jewish Israelis are more likely to identify with the political right than Gen Z voters in many other countries. As first-time voters prepare to cast their ballots, we examine the forces shaping a generation's political outlook. Plus: 麻豆社 Eye explores how people in Gaza are trying to survive amid widespread destruction of the infrastructure they rely on across a summer of Israeli bombardment 鈥� despite a ceasefire that has been in place since 10 October 2025.

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