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Ongoing Story· Day 22

Israeli Celebrities Reveal Their Voting Preferences Ahead of 2026 Elections

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Israeli Celebrities Reveal Election Ballots on Social Media

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Israeli celebrities took to social media on election day to reveal their voting choices for the 26th Knesset. Many shared photos from polling stations and disclosed the parties they supported, with some using the platform to encourage public participation in the vote. The list of celebrities included singers, actors, athletes, and TV personalities from across the political spectrum.

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  • Israeli celebrities revealed their votes for the 26th Knesset elections on social media.
  • The celebrities used platforms to share political messages and encourage public voting.
  • A wide range of public figures, including singers, actors, and athletes, participated.
  • Celebrities disclosed support for various parties, reflecting diverse political views.
  • The trend turned election day into a social media event for political expression.

During the 26th Knesset elections, numerous Israeli celebrities used social media platforms to express their political choices and messages. Alongside photos from polling stations, well-known figures revealed the parties they voted for, with some leveraging the exposure to convey broader public messages, from supporting specific candidates to encouraging voting without fear of the electoral threshold.

Several musical artists, including Subliminal, Amir Benayoun, Ofer Levi, Avi Biton, and Maor Buzaglo, along with illusionist Uri Geller, publicly disclosed their votes. A significant number of actors and television personalities also participated, with Eyal Berkovich, Shush Polyakov, Naor Zion, Rotem Sela, Assi Azar, Yael Polyakov, Ran Danker, Rotem Abuhav, and Miri Mesika among those who shared their choices.

Further extending the list of public figures, Dana Frider, Avri Gilad, Maayan Adam, Aya Koren, Eran Suissa, Tal Tito, Giora Chamizer, Kobi Oz, Yemit Sol, Shlomo Sharf, Roni Somek, Maor Brokhman, and Aviv Geffen also revealed their voting preferences.

Other notable figures who participated included Dana Modan, Yahli Sobol, Limor Goldstein, Esti Zakheim, Talma Eligon-Rose, Nelly Tagar, Orna Banai, Yossi Marshak, Achinoam Nini, Yaakov Buzaglo, Rona Kenan, Alma Zehar, Yedidia Vital, and Dalia Mazor, who aligned with "The Democrats." Activists Yotam Zamri, Itamar Fleishman, and Matan Peretz declared support for "Religious Zionism and Identity."

Figures associated with "Reservists and the Economy" included the singer, Bar Cohen, Guy Hochman, and Eliab Teti. Shani Goldstein and Titi Aynaw revealed their votes for "Yisrael Beiteinu," while Odia Pinto and Avi Shoshan supported "Amcha Israel."

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