Jerusalem, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Netanyahu's party seeks to impede Israeli expat voting

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2026-09-16

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party on Wednesday petitioned the electoral commission to block initiatives aimed at helping Israelis who live abroad return to vote in upcoming close-fought elections. Israel's electoral law does not allow citizens residing outside the country to vote abroad, except for diplomats and emissaries sent by certain organisations. The Central Bureau of Statistics estimates there are 600,000 Israelis living abroad. G......

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