The Hen That Laid a Bomb in Jerusalem: "All the Parties Are My Eggs"

On election day, the Mahane Yehuda market became a leisure hub. A young man dressed as a hen wandered among the stalls with a message against all parties, calling himself part of the 'Party of Cynicism and Laughter'. Visitors expressed hope for change alongside enjoyment of the day off.

On election day 2026, the Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem turned into a leisure hotspot, as a young man in a hen costume walked among the stalls with a message against all parties. Johnny, who calls himself part of the 'Party of Cynicism and Laughter', carries a carton of eggs on which all the parties are placed side by side. According to him, behind the humor lies a sense of disgust among the younger generation with politics and promises. Market visitors, including Yoram Shabtai, a vegetable stall manager, describe how people take advantage of the day off for fun, alongside the understanding that the elections are important. The conversations reveal a desire for change and a calmer life, though not always translated into a detailed political plan. The article depicts an atmosphere where politics enters the market as part of life, and the hen gives frustration a tangible and amusing form.

The Hen That Laid a Bomb in Jerusalem: "All the Parties Are My Eggs"