London resident plans to travel to Israel to vote

An individual based in London is planning a trip to Israel to vote in the October 27 election, specifically to cast a ballot against Benjamin Netanyahu. This decision is driven by the need to be physically present in Israel, as the country does not allow its citizens living abroad to vote by mail.

Key issues for opposition voters

According to recent polls, opposition voters in Israel are primarily concerned with Netanyahu's handling of events on October 7, the rising cost of living, and the exemption of ultra-orthodox individuals from military service. These issues are shaping the political landscape ahead of the election.

Motivation to end the conflict

The individual’s main motivation for voting is to end the conflict in Gaza and to address concerns for personal safety and that of their family in London. The need to travel over 3,500 kilometers by plane to vote underscores the current challenging circumstances faced by those wishing to influence the election outcome.

Netanyahu’s political challenges

Benjamin Netanyahu has been accused of representing the Jewish people in a way that has been exploited by antisemites. While removing him from power will not eliminate antisemitism, the individual emphasizes the importance of his removal, seeing it as a necessary step in the political process.

Haaretz: a prominent Israeli newspaper

Haaretz is a prominent newspaper in Israel known for its long-standing centrist stance and analysis-focused editorial policy. It is part of the Schocken group, founded by Salman Schocken, and is currently edited by Amos Schocken with Aluf Benn as editor-in-chief.

Readership and content differences

The Hebrew-language edition of Haaretz has a print run of 72,000 copies (110,000 on weekends), while the English-language edition has a print run of 24,000. The English-language site caters to a larger non-Hebrew-speaking audience, including European and North American Jews, as well as non-Jewish observers of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Hebrew-language site offers the full printed edition with additional sections, while the English-language site partially reproduces the original content but includes its own sections.