The elections that split families, and those who vote like their parents

A magazine feature examines how Israeli families cope with the political gap between generations. Or Legityo from Ramla, 22, declares her loyalty to Likud is 'for generations', while the Adar family from Kibbutz Beit Hashita, voting for 'The Democrats', emphasizes education for criticism and liberalism. Dr. Keren Tsuriel, a political communication researcher, explains that the family is the first socialization agent, and that voting stems from both identity and genetics.

The N12 magazine feature deals with the influence of the family on voting patterns in Israel, and the tensions that arise when family members choose a different political path. The article opens with the story of Or Legityo, a 22-year-old from Ramla, who grew up in a distinctly Likud family. Or says that her entire family—six siblings, parents, grandparents—votes Likud 'for generations'. She refuses to examine the platforms of other parties, explaining this stems from self-confidence. Her mother, Iris, says she 'instilled' these values in her children, and they will pass to the next generations. In contrast, the Adar family from Kibbutz Beit Hashita votes for 'The Democrats'. The eldest daughter, Shira, says she was educated toward criticism and liberalism, but the parents emphasize they never told the children how to vote. Dr. Keren Tsuriel, a political communication researcher, explains that the family is the first socialization agent, and that voting is part of personal identity. She cites studies on twins separated at birth, showing that a certain political tendency also passes through genetics. The article presents the difficulty of parents accepting different choices of their children, and the ways families cope with political gaps.