Welcome to Yehud: 56 votes separated the coalition from the opposition, has anything changed?

A magazine feature examining voter attitudes in Yehud, a divided city where only 56 votes separated the coalition bloc from the opposition bloc in the last election. The reporter speaks with residents from both sides, examining whether the events of October 7 and the intervening years have changed voting patterns, and finds that many remain loyal to their positions, while criticizing both the government and the opposition.

A ynet magazine feature, part of the '50:50' series, examines voter attitudes in Yehud – a city where only 56 votes separated the coalition bloc (8,505 votes) from the opposition bloc (8,561 votes) in the last election. Reporters Yair Kraus and Gal Ganot speak with residents from both sides, examining whether the events of October 7, 2023 and the intervening years have changed voting patterns. Esther Huli (75), a Likud voter, expresses trust in Netanyahu but is frustrated by the cost of living and Haredi draft dodging, and calls for an investigation into the failure. Michal Zohar (41), who previously voted for Yesh Atid, intends to vote for the Democrats and sharply criticizes Netanyahu and the right-wing government. Noa Yaakov (24) will vote for Ben Gvir, and Sigal Haimov (24) will vote for Likud again. The article paints a picture of party loyalty alongside bipartisan frustration, highlighting the cost of living as a central issue.