Nearly 20% of Israelis have considered emigrating in past two years, poll shows

Eighteen percent of Israelis have considered moving to another country over the past two years. According to a Kan public broadcaster poll, one-third of Israelis know at least one person who has emigrated within that timeframe.

The poll also found that 12% of respondents stated that the outcome of the upcoming elections would affect their decision on whether or not to move out of Israel. Opinions were split on whether the number of those leaving the country is concerning, with 46% of respondents not worried and 41% saying they were worried.

The responses were divided sharply between supporters of the opposition and the coalition. Among coalition voters, 70% said they were not worried about the number of people leaving the country, while 22% said they were concerned. Among opposition voters, almost 60% expressed their worry about the amount of people leaving Israel, according to the Jerusalem Post.

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