The most expensive ballot box in the world: Israelis abroad storming flights to vote
"For me, Israel is always home, we will return." Since Israeli law does not allow voting from abroad, Israelis from Belgrade to Massachusetts purchase plane tickets costing thousands of dollars, take vacation days, and flood…
Assessment
Thousands of Israelis living abroad are spending heavily on flights back to Israel specifically to vote, since the law bars overseas voting. The high cost and logistical effort reflect how intensely these expatriates feel about influencing the country's direction. The social media posts documenting their journeys signal a wave of engaged diaspora voters arriving for election day.