Bennett or Eisenkot? In the young parliament in Tel Aviv there is a bigger question | Shir-Lee Golan

A field report from Tel Aviv on the Sunday before the elections examines the voting dilemmas of young voters, hi-tech workers, and a disappointed Netanyahu voter. The undecided voters oscillate between Bennett and Eisenkot, discussing political flexibility, trust, and the impact of October 7 on their decision. Voices are gathered between Hostages Square and Kaplan Junction.

A field report by Shir-Lee Golan from Maariv, published on Sunday, October 11, 2026, days before the elections, brings the voices of young voters in Tel Aviv. The article focuses on the voting dilemmas of a group of medical students in a young parliament, hi-tech workers afraid to be optimistic, and a disappointed Netanyahu voter considering relocation. The undecided voters mainly oscillate between Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, discussing the qualities required for leadership: political flexibility versus consistency, experience versus credibility, and the ability to be "a snake when needed." The events of October 7 weigh heavily on their decisions, with some expressing a need for a state commission of inquiry and a deep sense of distrust in the political system. Voices are gathered between Hostages Square and Kaplan Junction, reflecting the tension between hope for change and fear of the continuation of the current situation.