Haaretz iconHaaretzAug 21, 2026

October 7 shaped their adolescence. Now they're voting for the first time

As Israel's election nears, over 640,000 first-time voters вЂ" shaped by pandemic, war, and social media вЂ" are poised to play a decisive role

October 7 shaped their adolescence. Now they're voting for the first time

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As Israel's election nears, over 640,000 first-time voters вЂ" shaped by pandemic, war, and social media вЂ" are poised to play a decisive role

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As Israel's election nears, over 640,000 first-time voters вЂ" shaped by pandemic, war, and social media вЂ" are poised to play a decisive role

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