Inside Israel's Youth Vote

Overview

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: BBC 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 – despite a ceasefire that has been in place since 10 October 2025.