Businesswoman Urges Voters to Participate in Upcoming Elections

Businesswoman and investor the businesswoman and investor has urged the public not to forgo their right to vote in the upcoming Knesset elections, scheduled for tomorrow. In a social media post who hosts politicians from various parties on her podcast "The Living Room with Yasmine," emphasized the importance of curiosity, asking questions, and understanding candidates' positions.

"I have a request for you ahead of the upcoming elections: do not give up your right to vote. Find the time tomorrow to go out and influence our future," the businesswoman and investor wrote on Instagram. She shared her experiences hosting guests such as Gadi Eisenkot, Avigdor Lieberman, Naftali Bennett, Bezalel Smotrich, Yair Golan, Yair Lapid, Hili Tropper, and Adi Altshuler, noting that some invited guests declined to attend. The businesswoman and investor acknowledged that she didn't always agree with her guests' responses and sometimes left with more questions than she started with, but stressed that this is a crucial part of forming a political stance.

She encouraged the public to be more curious and less certain they know everything, advising against relying on slogans, headlines, or short videos. The businesswoman and investor prompted voters to ask candidates about their plans, how they intend to fulfill promises, potential coalition partners, and non-negotiable positions. "You don't have to agree, but it's worth understanding," she added. She concluded by urging participation even from those disillusioned with the political system or feeling unrepresented, stating that "he" (a single vote) does make a difference.

The businesswoman and investor directed her followers to playlists of her podcast interviews, hoping to aid their decision-making process. The podcast, launched in early 2025, features personal conversations with diverse figures, and during election periods, it has become a platform for discussions with representatives from different parties. The businesswoman and investor, also known as an investor on "The Sharks" and founder of ICON, has faced online criticism for hosting politicians with opposing views, such as Bezalel Smotrich and Yair Golan, highlighting the challenges of engaging in dialogue with those holding different beliefs.

The article also notes that many entertainment, culture, and sports figures have publicly declared their political allegiances ahead of the elections. Supporters of Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud party include Subliminal, Uri Geller, Amir Benayoun, and Maor Buzaglo. Yotam Zamri and Itamar Fleishman support Religious Zionism. Eyal Berkovich, Shosh the supporter of the Yesh Atid party Naoir Zion, and Ran Danker support the Yesh Atid party led by Gadi Eisenkot. Rotem Abuhav supports Hili Tropper. Dana Frider, Kobi Oz, Shlomo Sharf, Avri Gilad, Giora Hamitzer, and Ymit Sol back the Together party, associated with Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid. Actors Dana Modan, Nelly Tagar, Esti Zachaim, and Orna Banai have expressed support for Yair Golan's Democratic party.