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New Immigrant Wave Shows Strong Centrist Leanings in Israeli Politics
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By Рами Мадрих
First reported by NEWSru Israel · 1 day ago
What happened
A survey of the "Pumpkin Aliyah" immigrant wave (2022-2026) shows they are younger, educated but with lower Hebrew skills, and financially vulnerable. Politically, they lean centrist, prioritizing party platforms over leaders, and favor Yisrael Beiteinu, "B'Yachad," and "Democratim" over Likud and religious parties.
- 01New immigrants favor centrist parties and party platforms over leaders.
- 02The "Pumpkin Aliyah" wave is younger and more educated than average Israelis.
- 03New immigrants report lower incomes and greater financial vulnerability.
- 04Yisrael Beiteinu is the most popular party among this immigrant group.
- 05Religious and ultra-Orthodox parties are largely rejected by new immigrants.
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OrganizationsNewsru.co.il, Israel Defense Forces, Yisrael Beiteinu, B'Yachad, Democratim, Likud, United Torah Judaism, Shas
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