Israeli Media Personalities Reveal Voting Intentions, Aligning with Opposition
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Sixteen Israeli media personalities from Kan 11, Keshet 12, and Reshet 13 have revealed their voting intentions for the upcoming 2026 elections, all supporting opposition parties. None declared support for Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition. The majority, 11, indicated support for Yishar or the Democrats, while four favored parties led by Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman. The disclosures highlight a clear alignment against the current government among these public figures.
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- 16 Israeli TV personalities revealed they will vote for opposition parties in the 2026 elections.
- All 16 personalities from Kan 11, Keshet 12, and Reshet 13 support parties opposing Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- None of the surveyed individuals expressed support for Likud, Religious Zionism, Shas, or other coalition parties.
- 11 personalities support Yishar or the Democrats, while four back parties led by Bennett and Lieberman.
- Notable figures like Raviv Drucker and Rotem Sela publicly stated their voting preferences for opposition leaders.
Ahead of the 2026 elections, 16 Israeli television presenters, actors, and commentators from Kan 11, Keshet 12, and Reshet 13 have publicly disclosed their voting preferences, with all indicating support for parties opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. None of the surveyed individuals expressed support for parties within the current coalition, including Likud, Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit, Shas, or United Torah Judaism.
Kan 11 led the disclosures with nine personalities. Six stated they would vote for Yair Golan's Democrats party, two for Gadi Eisenkot's Yishar party, and one for Naftali Bennett and Avigdor Lieberman's Bayahad party. Keshet 12 had four individuals reveal their leanings, and Reshet 13 contributed three. In total, 11 supported Yishar and the Democrats, four backed Bennett and Lieberman's lists, and one declared support for the "Change Bloc" without naming a specific party.
Notable statements included Eyal Berkovich of Reshet 13 presenting a Yishar ballot to Eisenkot live on air, expressing a wish for him to become the next prime minister. Raviv Drucker, host of "HaMakor," stated he would vote for someone in the "Change Bloc" but declined to specify. "Big Brother" host Liron Weitzman indicated she was finding her voice within the "Change Bloc," and N12 listed her as supporting Bayahad.
Shosh Polyakov mentioned that she and her daughter Yael would vote for Eisenkot. On Keshet 12, "The Next Star" host Rotem Sela declared a vote for Yishar as a "double victory," with co-host Assi Azar posting a story with Eisenkot calling for a new leader. Avri Gilad described Bennett as the "lesser of two evils," and panelist Talia Lancrey aligned with Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu.
Nelly Tagar from "Ma SheTagidu" announced her vote for the Democrats, describing it as a vote for people who fought in the streets for three years. Orna Banai, a regular panelist on "Erev Im Shi Shtern," stated she would vote for Yair Golan, whom she considers closest to her views. Dana Modan, creator of "Aviram Katz," said she would vote for the Democrats because it is a party of "human beings."
Others who have left the screen also expressed similar sentiments. Haim Levinson, a former host on Channel 12 and Kan, proudly announced he would vote for Ra'am. Yaron London, a former Kan 11 host, stated he votes for Mansour Abbas. Roni Danino, a commentator for Kan 11 and Channel 14, joined Sheran Israel's list.
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