Youth

A new Ha-Dibbur survey reveals young Israeli voters' views ahead of elections, showing 81% prefer respectful politicians, though a quarter prioritize ideology over civil discourse.

A new Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute report reveals that three years of war have severely impacted young Israelis, with over 35% delaying or canceling studies and 61% facing employment disruptions.

Former Google trust chief Tom Siegel warns that the AI industry is repeating social media mistakes, risking severe psychological and cognitive impacts on youth without proper safeguards.

Following October 7, Israeli youth are demonstrating record motivation for military service, with pre-military academies and combat track demands surging by 50% across the country.

A new poll by 'Israel 2050' shows that young Israelis prioritize housing and socio-economic issues over security ahead of elections, with 75% open to voting for new political alternatives.

Gil Doron, CEO of the Ramon Foundation, discusses how space education fosters STEM skills and resilience in Israeli youth, exploring the private space race and Israel's technological edge.

A national campaign launched under the auspices of President Isaac Herzog aims to combat the alarming rise of bullying and social ostracism affecting one in three children nationwide.

Romi Midani, 25, set out to photograph her friends whose lives have changed since that "Black Saturday" — Nova survivors, soldiers, and young people who lost their loved ones. From this, the project "So if this is life — let us live" was born, shot simply, with a black screen, a chair, and one person in front of the camera.

A new study published in the UK highlights a significant generational gap regarding workplace discipline. Employees under 29 are twice as likely to fake illness to miss work compared to their older counterparts.

Young people aged 18 to 21, who are legally prohibited from gambling in most US states, poured about $5.4 billion this year into the prediction platform Kalshi. This regulatory gap exists because such platforms are defined as financial markets and regulated at the federal level.

It is easy to laugh at young people who measure themselves in the mirror and try to improve every detail of their appearance, but perhaps they are simply playing by the rules the world has taught them. Perhaps they are the result, not the cause — an entire generation grew up in front of filters, algorithms, influencers, and photos of celebrities that have been retouched and edited, and received...

Ahead of the new school year, the chairman of the National Student and Youth Council, Rotem Getraida, discusses the challenges facing youth, the importance of teacher status, and his advocacy work in the Knesset.

Employment data from the Central Bureau of Statistics and the Employment Service indicate that the country has returned to a 'war routine.' This hinders growth and the entry of young people into the labor market, causing long-term economic damage.

Data from the 'Or Yarok' association and the Central Bureau of Statistics reveal a grim picture of night accidents in Israel: a surge in youth casualties, a decade-high on urban roads, and the prominent cities where the most casualties were recorded.

Mass youth protests in New Delhi have highlighted the severe labor market crisis in India. With youth unemployment at 16%, university graduates are struggling to find work that matches their educational qualifications.

Meitar had to give up her physics studies, Neta fears the day she will lose her independence and need a wheelchair, and Maya looks at her father and sees the future that might await her too. Three young women with rare muscular dystrophy diseases tell about life alongside the pain, the uncertainty, and the struggle to keep dreaming despite everything. A social worker from Schneider: "Most young...

Many young people find it difficult to purchase an apartment and establish their lives where they grew up; some even choose to leave the country. The new roof agreement in Ra'anana seeks to change the trend and allow the future generation to remain in the city and establish their home there.

The municipality continues to put teenagers at the center, as the city recently celebrated the addition of 100 new volunteers to the Magen David Adom (MDA) youth division, alongside the establishment of a new IDF preparation center and the expansion of educational programs.

The central summer event of the Taglit project took place this evening in a massive show in Tel Aviv. Prof. Miriam Adelson called on participants to stand firm against antisemitism: "Stand for what you believe in — Israel is your home."

The annual student survey reveals a young generation grappling with economic distress, burnout, and a loss of trust in the government. A majority of students state that the cost of living will determine their vote, and 28% are already considering emigration after graduation. The National Union of Students plans to demand that party leaders adopt a 'National Program for Israel’s Youth.'

As part of a C14 report series, we visited the "Or Ahuvia" hill near Ofra, where a group of girls aged 16–21 have established a home, balancing national service, studies, and a life dedicated to the ideals of the complete Land of Israel.