Pres Mike
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« on: May 06, 2024, 11:21:54 AM » |
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Changing demographics
Ashkenazi Jews (European Jews) are just 45% of the Jewish population now. They were 80% in 1948. Historically, they supported Labour and leftist parties.
Mizrahi/Sephardi Jews (Middle Eastern Jews) tend to be more conservative and support rightwing and settler parties. They are 48% of Israeli Jews. Most of these Jews were exiled from other Arab nations like Iraq or Morocco.
Even Ashkenazi Jews aren't as liberal as they used to be, since about 10% of the Ashkenazi are Russian immigrants who came after 1991
The left hasn't elected a majority since 1999. Their victory in 2006 came from a short lived alliance between members of Likud and Labor to support Sharon's peace plan.
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