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Likud Minister Urges Israelis Abroad Not to Vote Solely to Oust Netanyahu
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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
What happened
Likud Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi urged Israelis living abroad not to return to Israel solely to vote against Netanyahu in the October 27 elections. He emphasized that only residents should influence the country's future, while welcoming immigration. The debate intensified amid efforts to facilitate overseas voters' return and complaints about registration difficulties.
- 01Likud Minister Shlomo Karhi urges Israelis abroad not to vote just to oust Netanyahu.
- 02Israeli law requires citizens abroad to return physically to vote in October 27 elections.
- 03Karhi says only residents should influence Israel's future, but welcomes Jewish immigration.
- 04Some Israelis abroad shared flight bookings to return for voting, sparking debate.
- 05Likud opposed free flights for overseas voters, calling it an undue benefit.
- 06Voters abroad reported difficulties with registration and polling station information.
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