67,000 Israelis Abroad Plan to Return for Knesset Elections
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Around 67,000 eligible Israeli voters living abroad plan to return to Israel for the upcoming Knesset elections, according to a Fly&Vote project study. This figure represents a significant increase from previous elections, with most expatriate voters residing in North America and Europe. The Fly&Vote initiative reportedly influenced the decision of 70% of respondents to return and vote.
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- 67,000 eligible Israeli voters abroad plan to return for upcoming Knesset elections.
- A Fly&Vote project study indicates 79.6% of expatriate respondents intend to vote in Israel.
- This participation rate is significantly higher than the 14% who returned for the 2022 elections.
- Most expatriate voters are located in the United States (48%) and European countries (37%).
- The Fly&Vote initiative reportedly influenced 70% of respondents' decision to return and vote.
- The online survey involved approximately 23,000 anonymous participants between October 12-21, 2026.
Approximately 67,000 eligible Israeli voters residing abroad intend to travel to Israel to participate in the upcoming Knesset elections. This projection is based on a study conducted by the AID coalition's Fly&Vote project, as reported by Channel 14. The survey indicated that 79.6% of respondents plan to return to Israel for voting, a significant increase compared to the 14% who returned for the 2022 elections.
The majority of these expatriate voters are located in North America and Europe. The United States is home to about 48% of respondents, with 37% residing in European countries including the UK, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, and Greece. Canada accounts for roughly 5% of participants, while Australia and New Zealand represent 2%, with the remainder spread across South America, the Far East, and South Africa.
The Fly&Vote initiative appears to be a significant factor in the decision-making process for these voters. Around 70% of respondents stated that the project's activities directly influenced their decision to return and vote, and an additional quarter reported increased awareness due to the information provided.
The online survey was conducted between October 12-21, 2026, with approximately 23,000 anonymous participants. The study's authors emphasize that these findings represent an estimate of expected arrivals rather than an official statistical sample of all Israelis living overseas.
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