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Tens of Thousands of Israelis Abroad Spend Thousands to Vote in Upcoming Election
Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad are spending thousands of dollars to fly back to Israel to vote in the upcoming October 27 election, as Israel is one of the few democracies requiring in-person voting. Many feel a strong sense of duty due to the current political climate, the war, and the hostage crisis.
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- 01Over 50,000 Israelis abroad are flying home to vote, incurring costs of thousands of dollars each.
- 02Israel requires citizens to be physically present to vote, unlike most democracies.
- 03Expatriates cite the war, hostage crisis, and political division as reasons for returning to vote.
- 04The votes of expatriates could be decisive in the upcoming, closely contested election.
- 05Prime Minister Netanyahu's government has not pursued changes to overseas voting laws.
- 06Concerns exist about potential foreign interference if overseas voting is made easier.
Their collective votes could significantly influence the election's close outcome. The government has shown little interest in changing the laws, partly due to concerns about foreign interference and potential benefits to the opposition.
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