New Interior Ministry Rule for Citizens with Dual Passports
Israeli citizens with dual citizenship whose Israeli passports (darkon) have expired have been granted a significant extension. The Population and Immigration Authority at the Ministry of Interior has officially announced an extension of the right…
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Israel's Population and Immigration Authority has extended a deadline for dual citizens whose Israeli passports have expired, allowing them to enter the country using their foreign passports until December 31. The decision came after a request from Gilad Kariv, head of the Knesset's aliyah and absorption committee. The extension is explicitly tied to upcoming parliamentary elections, signaling the government's concern that bureaucratic barriers could disenfranchise voters abroad. Watch whether this temporary measure becomes permanent or sparks broader policy debates about dual citizenship and voting rights.