With Israel's general election next week expected to be decided by less than a full margin, more than half a million first-time voters could tip the balance, and polls suggest a significant share of them are drawn to the far right. Surveys cited on the campaign trail put far-right support among new voters at above 16%, with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir a frequent presence among jubilant young fans.
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Itamar Ben Gvir
Israeli national security minister