Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad are expected to fly in for pivotal vote
Summary
Yael Natra, 61, flew from Toronto to Tel Aviv to vote in Israel’s upcoming election after previously deciding not to vote since moving to Canada. She said the far right’s rise to power and the stakes of the election changed her view.Key Facts
- Natra left Israel for Canada about 20 years ago.
- She had not considered returning to vote because she no longer lived in Israel.
- Natra spent thousands of dollars to travel from Toronto to Tel Aviv.
- The trip covered nearly 6,000 miles.
- Natra said the far right’s rise to power convinced her that she needed to vote.
- The election is the first since the Hamas-led attacks in 2023 and the ensuing regional wars.
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