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Israelis Fly Home From Abroad to Vote in Elections

Original: The Great Schlep: Israelis Are Flying Back to Vote

Israeli citizens living abroad are boarding flights home specifically to cast their ballots in the country's election, a phenomenon being called 'the Great Schlep.' The effort highlights how close the vote is expected to be, with expatriates treating their ballots as decisive. Commenters online are discussing the scale of the effort and what it says about how much the outcome matters to Israelis overseas.

Why now: Israel's election is expected to be tight, prompting citizens abroad to fly home to vote

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