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Overseas Israelis Return Home to Vote in Elections
Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad have returned to Israel to vote in the recent elections, potentially influencing a close race. The influx has also boosted hotel occupancy by 23%.
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What happened
- 01Tens of thousands of Israelis abroad returned to vote, potentially impacting close election results.
- 02Hotel occupancy saw a 23% increase during election week due to returning Israelis and special offers.
- 03Voters traveled from New York, Miami, Australia, and Canada to participate in the elections.
- 04One voter, Zehava, stated she returned from New York specifically to vote for the Likud party.
- 05Some Israelis residing in the country will miss voting due to pre-planned international vacations.
Some voters, like Zehava from New York, returned specifically for the Likud party, while others combined voting with family visits. However, some Israelis residing in the country will miss voting due to pre-planned international travel.
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