Israelis whom the government classifies as nonresidents are assigned a designation known as "Code 51" and removed from the voter registry, even though they retain their citizenship.

Israeli citizens living abroad have every right to vote, and returning to Israel to do so reflects their enduring ties and responsibility to the Jewish state.

“We will ensure that every Israeli who chooses to come to Israel and vote will be able to exercise their democratic right,” The Democrats MK Gilad Kariv.