Rising Consideration of Reverse Migration Among Israelis Ahead of 2026 Election
A poll conducted by Israel's Broadcasting Authority reveals that about one‑fifth of citizens have contemplated leaving the country in the past two years, amid regional tensions and the approaching national elections slated for October 2026.
Survey findings and details
18 % of respondents said they have thought about emigrating, while 82 % have not considered it. Roughly one‑third reported knowing someone who left Israel during the same period, whereas about two‑thirds said they know no one who has departed.
Regarding the election’s impact on migration decisions, 12 % believe the results could influence them, 66 % think the vote will not affect their choice, and 23 % are uncertain.
Statistical background
Research from Tel Aviv University, based on Central Bureau of Statistics data, shows that 268,509 Israelis left the country between 2023 and 2025 for at least three months—a record high. In the last year alone, more than 90,000 people emigrated, far surpassing the average of the previous decade. Israel’s population reached approximately 10.178 million by the end of 2025.
The controversy resurfaced after an Israeli newspaper editor labeled returning voters for the October 27 election as “rude people,” sparking widespread debate in the media.
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