Nirit Eylon among thousands returning from Australia to vote in Israel
As many as 53,000 Israeli expats are travelling home to vote. Many see this election as crucial for the country's future.
Nirit Eylon immigrated to Melbourne 21 years ago. This October, she is flying back to Israel to vote for the first time.
Citizens living overseas cannot vote from abroad. A US group called Fly&Vote thinks as many as 53,000 Israeli expats will return before October 27.
Political expert Shahar Burla is one of more than 11,000 Israeli-born people living in Australia. He says the main reason they return is fear about the country's direction.
The race pits Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against centrist challenger Gadi Eisenkot. Voters worry about judicial independence, tough policies towards Palestinians, and failures before October 7.
Neither major group looks sure to have enough votes for a majority. This could lead to long talks about forming a government.
- 21 years
- Nirit in Australia for
- 53,000
- Estimated Israeli expats returning
- 11,000
- Israeli-born living in Australia
- October 27
- Election date
Why it mattersThis election will shape how Israel handles democracy, accountability, and conflicts in the region. The results matter to Israeli communities living around the world.
AustraliaOver 11,000 Israeli-born people live in Australia, many with family ties to Israel. This election affects their relatives' safety, rights, and the country's political stability.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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