According to organizers, 'the conference dates were set to leverage the fact that many Israelis will in any case be coming for the election' – but it is just as likely that the dates were intended to encourage Israeli academics based overseas to exercise their right to vote

In past elections, Israelis abroad have faced tough decisions about whether to fly home to vote - most recently in 2022, when Israel had a fifth round of elections in four years.

According to organizers, 'the conference dates were set to leverage the fact that many Israelis will in any case be coming for the election' – but it is just as likely that the…

Transportation Ministry officials, concerned that tens of thousands of Israelis could return to the country to vote for parties that do not support PM Netanyahu, are considering…