https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israeli-election-draws-tens-of-thousands-of-citizens-flying-back-to-voteContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israeli-election-draws-tens-of-thousands-of-citizens-flying-back-to-votehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israeli-election-draws-tens-of-thousands-of-citizens-flying-back-to-vote#u168203Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:05:10 +0000Tens of thousands of Israeli citizens living abroad are flying back to the country to cast their ballots in a high-stakes election. Israeli law requires voters to cast their ballots in person inside the nation. Around 67,000 expatriates are expected to return through initiatives such as Fly&Vote, a nonpartisan group helping travelers make the trip. Many voters view the contest as a referendum on the legacy of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the October 7 attack, marking the first national vote since that conflict began.Why it mattersThis electoral showdown represents a critical