Young Israeli Woman Reconsiders Right-Wing Vote Amid Political Disillusionment
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Uria Cohen, a 22-year-old from a right-wing background, is reconsidering her vote in the upcoming Israeli elections due to disillusionment with the Likud party and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. She previously voted Likud but now questions the motivations of politicians and feels her past vote was a mistake. Cohen is considering the Yishai, Yahad, and Democrats parties for her future ballot. This is part of a special project documenting voters' changing political stances.
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- Uria Cohen, 22, is reconsidering her right-wing vote due to disillusionment with Israeli politics.
- She previously voted Likud but now questions politicians' personal interests over public good.
- Cohen specifically criticizes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for representing himself.
- She regrets her previous vote and feels it contradicts her current feelings.
- Cohen is considering Yishai, Yahad, and Democrats parties for the upcoming election.
- Her story is part of a project documenting voters' changing political views.
Uria Cohen, a 22-year-old from Beit Shemesh, is reconsidering her vote in the upcoming elections, moving away from her right-wing background. Raised in a religious Zionist family with strong ties to the right, including relatives Tzachi Hanegbi and Geula Cohen, Cohen voted for the Likud party in the previous election. However, she admits she was never fully enthusiastic about that choice, feeling disconnected from the party's representation.
As she delved deeper into Israeli politics, Cohen began questioning the individuals representing the country in the Knesset, beyond just party leaders. She found that the criteria for political appointments and candidacies seemed to prioritize personal interests over the public good. This disillusionment has led her to feel regret over her past vote, stating, "It angers me that I gave my hand to something that is currently completely opposite to what I feel."
Cohen's criticism has increasingly focused on the Likud leadership, particularly Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. She believes he has shifted from representing Israel to representing himself, acting as a separate entity with personal interests, unwilling to accept responsibility or relinquish power. This personal accountability for her previous vote weighs heavily on her.
Despite distancing herself from the Likud, Cohen has not yet decided on her vote for the next election. She is currently considering the Yishai and Yahad parties, and has also found the Democrats party to be a more viable option after learning more about their platform. Cohen emphasizes the importance of voting based on one's personal convictions, concluding, "I think a person should use their opinions and put them on a ballot."
This personal political journey is part of the "Changing Direction" project, a collaboration between ynet and "100שטח," where Israelis from across the political spectrum share their voting intentions and the reasons behind their shifts in opinion.
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