The interview examines how the COVID‑19 pandemic, successive protest waves and episodes of terrorism have left many young people with little hope. Tammy Hoffmann, an education researcher, is quoted explaining the phenomenon. She argues that the accumulation of these crises has pushed a segment of young Israelis toward right‑wing parties. Hoffmann points to the lack of optimistic prospects as a key factor. The discussion focuses on the shift of first‑time voters to more conservative positions.