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Israel election: unable to vote from abroad, expats have to fly home

Israel election: unable to vote from abroad, expats have to fly home

Summary

Israeli citizens living abroad cannot vote from overseas, so tens of thousands are expected to travel to Israel for the election. A “Fly and Vote” initiative helps organize their trips, while polls point to a close race that could determine Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future.

Key Facts

  • Israeli citizens living abroad cannot cast ballots from overseas.
  • Tens of thousands of expatriate Israelis are expected to fly to Israel to vote.
  • The “Fly and Vote” initiative helps expatriates organize travel for the election.
  • A petition by Netanyahu’s Likud party to restrict the initiative failed.
  • Supporters of opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot were waiting at Tel Aviv airport.
  • Polls predict a tight election, according to the article.
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