Almost half a million landings in two weeks: Are Israeli citizens abroad flocking to the polls?

According to Israel Airports Authority data, about 452,000 passengers are expected to land in Israel in the two weeks before the elections. The article examines whether this is a significant increase compared to last year, and compares it to holiday month data. A survey by the Fly&Vote project estimated that about 67,000 Israelis from abroad will come to vote.

The article examines whether Israelis abroad are flocking to Israel to vote in the 2026 elections, against the backdrop of social media posts. According to Israel Airports Authority data, between October 13 and 26, about 452,000 passengers are expected to land, an average of 32,200 per day. For comparison, in October 2025, 31,500 per day entered, and in November 2025 only 23,100. However, during the holiday months this year (September) the average was higher – 37,300 per day. A survey by the Fly&Vote project estimated that about 67,000 Israelis from around the world will come to vote. The article notes that the data shows a relative increase but not a significant surge, and that passengers who arrived during the holidays and stayed, or those using land crossings, should also be considered.