Israel election: Expat voters fly in to challenge Netanyahu's far-right coalition

Up to 67,000 Israelis are flying in from abroad to vote in Tuesday's elections, with most believed to oppose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right coalition's policies. Expatriates cite distrust in Netanyahu's government, his handling of wars against Iran and Hamas, and democratic backsliding as reasons for voting. Polls show Netanyahu effectively tied with challenger Gadi Eisenkot, backed by former prime ministers Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett. Some voters, including former Netanyahu supporters, say his failure to take responsibility for the October 7 attack and actions in Gaza and the West Bank drove them to participate. Others scheduled weddings to enable guests to vote, viewing the election as a last chance to change course.