Thousands of Israeli citizens and dual U.S.-Israel citizens are traveling to Israel to vote ahead of a closely watched election. The Hill says many dual citizens are preparing to participate in both countries’ elections, noting that the U.S. permits absentee voting while Israel requires in-person voting.

Other outlets focus on the overseas voting dynamics. ABC Australia reports that tens of thousands of expats are flying in, including hundreds from Australia, ahead of what it describes as Israel’s most consequential election in decades. The Jerusalem Post highlights travel patterns ahead of the vote, saying overseas departures decline while arrivals rise.

Several outlets connect the expat return to the election stakes and who is positioned to benefit. NDTV and India Today both emphasize Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s challenge and describe the election as a tough test for his far-right, nationalist, and ultra-Orthodox coalition. India Today also points to polling featuring Gadi Eisenkot as Netanyahu’s rival. Across sources, the shared theme is that expat participation is likely to be significant as the vote approaches.