Tens of thousands of Israelis fly home to vote in election pivotal to Netanyahu’s political survival

Up to 67,000 Israelis living abroad are expected to return for the October 27 election, with many seeking a change in government amid concerns over the wars, democratic institutions and Israel’s political direction.

New Delhi: Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad are expected to travel home to vote in Tuesday’s parliamentary election, which could prove crucial for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future. Many expatriates say they want a change in leadership after the government’s handling of the wars in Gaza and the wider region, the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attacks, and its domestic policies.

The AID Coalition, a US-based nonprofit, estimates that as many as 67,000 Israelis abroad could return to cast their ballots. Around half are expected to travel from the United States, with others coming from Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

The election, scheduled for October 27, is the........

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