Australian voters spend $2000 flights to vote against Netanyahu in Israel election
Australian-Israeli voters are spending over $2000 on flights to vote against Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's October 27 election, unable to cast ballots remotely. Expat voters like Nirit Eylon and Ayal Steiner cite concerns about government corruption and Israel's global reputation. Around 53,000 of 600,000 Israelis abroad plan to return, potentially influencing closely divided election results.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 08:40 UTC
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