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‘A national emergency’: Bay Area Israelis fly home to vote in pivotal election

Israeli expats are spending thousands of dollars to cast ballots in an election they see as critical to their country’s future.

Tamar Krigel holds up an Israeli flag on she waits to check in for Israeli airline El Al’s nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tel Aviv, Oct. 25, 2026. Her shirt reads, "Flight for change."
Passengers scramble at Ben-Gurion Airport after a staff strike halted Israeli air travel, August 20, 2026

Israelis put voting first as overseas travel declines ahead of election, data shows

The Marvel Studios logo is projected on screen during the Walt Disney Studios special presentation during CinemaCon 2022 at Caesars Palace on April 27, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada; Illustrative.

Marvel plans to collaborate with Israeli writers on new 'Zodiac' series draws online backlash

Jared Kushner, United States Special Envoy for Peace, speaks at a Board of Peace High Level Briefing on September 23, 2026 in New York City.

Jared Kushner, the Bank of Israel, and the difference between allegations and facts - opinion


Israeli woman visiting Thailand has visa revoked following conduct complaints by locals

The 33-year-old is not the first Israeli to face immigration enforcement measures on Thailand's popular tourist islands.

Bangkok, Thailand.

Over 65,000 Israelis abroad estimated to travel to vote in 2026 elections, new Fly&Vote survey says

The results of the survey mark a clear jump from the previous estimate of 53,000 published at the start of October. 

Ballot box, Ben Gurion Airport.

Israeli designer Arik Weiss discusses contribution to Marvel’s ‘Spider-Noir’ series

The Emmy-winning designer further discussed how his nationality is a complete non-issue in his field.

ARIK WEISS with his Emmy: ‘I’m no longer looking in from the outside.’

Daniel Peretz impresses with three straight clean sheets for Southampton

The Israeli goalkeeper has kept three straight clean sheets, going 270 minutes without conceding and showing why he is becoming a key player for the Saints.

Daniel Peretz, Southampton goalkeeper.

Hungary pledges stable ties with Israel as Herzog meets President Baka, PM Magyar in Budapest

“Hungary has been a friend and an ally on this long and difficult path,” Israeli President Isaac Herzog said. It has a “clear and unequivocal policy of zero tolerance for antisemitism."

President Herzog welcomed by Hungarian President Baka in Budapest on October 20, 2026.

Idan Toklomati scores, assists, and sets club record for Charlotte FC

The Israeli national team forward reached 13 goals in the regular season and broke a club record in an away match, as Charlotte and Philadelphia drew 2–2. Abada came on in the 84th minute.

Charlotte FC player Idan Toklomati.

LGBT film festival celebrates 21st anniversary with award winners, dramas, and classics - preview

Special events this year will include a 35-mm. screening of "Bound" and a screening of the beloved cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."

IN ‘THE WRONG GIRLS,’ best friends become entangled with an experimental substance that gives them telepathic powers.

Two injured in clash between Israelis, Palestinians near Kedumim in West Bank, IDF investigating

The IDF confirmed the clash in a statement later on Saturday, noting that it is conducting searches in the area as the military continues its investigation.

 Illustrative: Border police troops conduct large-scale operation to thwart illegal immigration to Israel. September 29, 2024.

Thai authorities inspect Chabad House in Chiang Mai, find no violations

The Chiang Mai inspection was presented by authorities as a routine enforcement visit, with no reports of search warrants or seized materials.

A passenger plane prepares to land at the airport as commuters drive on the road below on a heavily polluted day in Chiang Mai on April 2, 2026

First Israeli ballots cast as diplomats vote abroad from New Zealand to New York

Once cast and collected, the physical ballots will be transferred to Israel to be counted as a standard part of the upcoming elections.

 A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.