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Israel election looms as citizens abroad return to vote amid regional conflict

Israel is heading into a critical election with a significant number of its citizens living abroad expected to return to vote. This election is viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership and security policies, particularly in light of recent conflicts. Concurrently, Saudi Arabia has reopened its main international airport after Houthi attacks, while Israel continues military operations in the West Bank following a deadly attack. AI

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Israel election looms as citizens abroad return to vote amid regional conflict

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press ·

    Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad are expected to fly home to vote in a close election after many anti-Netanyahu liberals left the country

    Israeli law generally requires citizens to vote in person in the country, with narrow exceptions for diplomats and certain official emissaries abroad.