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Millions Eligible to Vote in Israel, But Hundreds of Thousands Abroad
Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics reports that approximately 6.5 million of the 7.3 million eligible voters reside in Israel for the upcoming Knesset elections. Around 810,000 eligible voters live abroad and are generally unable to vote. The number of eligible voters in Israel has grown by 5.4% since 2022.
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- 01Approximately 6.5 million of Israel's 7.3 million eligible voters reside in the country for the upcoming election.
- 02Over 810,000 eligible Israeli voters live abroad and are typically unable to cast ballots.
- 03The number of eligible voters in Israel has increased by 5.4% since the 2022 elections.
- 04Haredi and Arab citizens represent 10.5% and 18% of eligible voters in Israel, respectively.
- 05Jerusalem has the lowest percentage of eligible voters among its residents, while Bat Yam has the highest.
Haredi and Arab citizens constitute 10.5% and 18% of eligible voters respectively. Significant disparities exist in the proportion of eligible voters among different cities, with Jerusalem having the lowest percentage and Bat Yam the highest.
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