{
  "id": 16270272,
  "title": "Overseas Israelis mobilise for 'change' in election that could end Netanyahu era",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/overseas-israelis-mobilise-for-change-in-election-that-could-end",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/24/overseas-israelis-mobilise-for-change-in-election-that-could-end-netanyahu-era/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Overseas Israelis are flocking to Israel to vote in a crucial election that could potentially end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's tenure. An estimated 67,000 Israelis living abroad, a 25% surge above expectations, have arrived to cast their ballots. This influx of overseas voters, equivalent to two seats in the 120-seat Knesset, could significantly impact the election outcome.\n\nBen, a voter from Maryland, expressed his dissatisfaction with the current leadership, stating that 20 years of Netanyahu's rule has been ineffective and counterproductive. He emphasized that the overseas voters, motivated by their unhappiness, are flying to Israel to express their desire for change. The majority of these overseas Israelis are secular, and their presence has raised concerns within Netanyahu's camp.\n\nThe surge in overseas arrivals can be attributed to the international unease over Israel's actions in Gaza, where 74,000 people have been killed in the past three years. This follows the October 7 Hamas attacks, which resulted in over 1,200 Israeli deaths, including those in the town of Sederot. The distant ruins of Gaza, a region under ceasefire, serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict.\n\nDespite the recent security lapse, those voting from abroad are determined to bring about a new approach in Israel's governance. Shirley Segal, whose brother had flown in from the US, agreed that Netanyahu has failed the country and that a different direction is necessary. She believes that Israel needs to find a way to coexist with Gaza and that the current policies threaten the idea of a Jewish homeland.\n\nDanny Segal, Shirley's brother, shared similar sentiments, emphasizing the need for Israel to adopt a diverse and strong approach to ensure its survival for the next 10, 15, or 20 years. He believes that Israelis must learn to live with Palestinians, as it is an unavoidable reality given their geographical proximity. However, he acknowledged that achieving a Palestinian state may take some time, given the recent attacks.",
  "summary": "Thousands of Israelis from overseas are flying into the country to vote for a “change” of government and end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s time in office, voters have told The National . There has been a huge surge in overseas arrivals, with an estimated 67,000 Israelis living in the US and Europe having entered the country to vote in Tuesday’s election . This 25 per cent surge above the…",
  "key_points": [
    "67,000 Israelis living abroad travel to Israel for crucial election",
    "Overseas voters, 25% more than expected, could impact Knesset outcome",
    "Majority of overseas Israelis are secular, seeking change from Netanyahu"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}