First-time Jewish voters could account for up to 12 Knesset seats in upcoming election – poll

A recent N12 poll indicates that approximately 550,000 first-time Jewish voters, potentially accounting for 10 to 12 Knesset seats, will participate in the upcoming Israeli election. While 74% of these voters identify as right-wing or center-right, their support is fragmented across various parties. Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar garnered 16% support, followed by Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud at 14%, and Naftali Bennett's B'Yachad at 10%.

Fifty-nine percent said they planned to vote for the same party or political bloc as their parents, while 21% said they expected to vote differently.

The survey also revealed that among ultra-Orthodox respondents, United Torah Judaism received 45%, suggesting some young Haredi voters might be shifting towards Otzma Yehudit. In hypothetical prime ministerial matchups, Netanyahu led both Bennett (46% to 34%) and Eisenkot (47% to 37%) among this demographic.