Pop Star Jonathan Mergui Flies Back to Israel to Vote in Elections
Israeli pop star Jonathan Mergui flew back from Los Angeles just before the elections to cast his ballot, stressing that being an Israeli carries a deep responsibility.
Israeli pop star Jonathan Mergui flew back to Israel from the United States just days before the national elections to exercise his democratic right to vote, emphasizing the deep responsibility he feels toward his home country.
Sharing his decision with his Instagram followers, Mergui explained that every voice matters now more than ever. "You don't need to understand politics to feel that a change is needed, and I, like my friends and family, hope to see it happen," he wrote.
Mergui has spent much of the past few years living in Los Angeles to develop his international music career following his breakout on the reality show 'The Next Star for Eurovision' in 2018. Despite his overseas commitments, including releasing English-language tracks and signing a new international recording contract in January 2026, the singer stressed that distance has only deepened his appreciation for Israel.
"Maybe precisely because I spend a lot of time abroad in recent years, I understand more and more how precious this home is to us," Mergui noted. He added that his visit would be brief—lasting only a couple of days—but asserted that fulfilling his civic duty was well worth the trip.
