Blow to Likud: Petition against the initiative helping Israelis abroad to vote has been dismissed

Likud's petition against the Fly&Vote initiative, which helps Israelis abroad come to vote, was dismissed. During the hearing, it became clear that the initiative did not subsidize flight tickets but assisted only about 500-600 citizens, who pay full price. The initiative welcomed the decision and continued its activities. Against this backdrop, the initiative's data indicates that about 53,000 Israelis abroad are expected to come to vote, and 58% have already purchased a flight ticket.

Likud suffered a legal blow: the petition it filed against the Fly&Vote initiative, which helps Israelis abroad come to Israel to vote in the 2026 elections, was dismissed. During the hearing, it became clear that the initiative did not subsidize flight tickets for citizens, as alleged in the petition, but assisted only about 500 to 600 citizens, who pay full price. The initiative welcomed the decision and clarified that it continues to operate with the goal of "making every Israeli an Israeli vote." The decision comes against the backdrop of data published by the initiative, indicating record involvement of Israelis in the diaspora. The initiative estimated that at least 53,000 Israelis living abroad are expected to come to vote. A survey conducted by the initiative among about 17,500 Israelis outside Israel found that 72% of respondents stated they intend to come to Israel on election day, and 58% have already purchased a flight ticket. The main barrier is flight prices (58%).