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As more people leave Israel than ever, some choose to make it their home

Citing security concerns, cost of living and frustration with growing entanglement of religion and state, one woman chose New Zealand for safety and stability; another left a comfortable life in the Netherlands, saying her heart still belongs in Israel

Nina Fox, Alexandra Lukash | 01.01.25

These new immigrants to Israel have names linked to Hanukkah

Over 33,000 immigrants arrived in Israel since last Hanukkah, many symbolically tied to Hanukkah through names like Matityahu, Or and Shraga or by settling in towns like Modi’in and Hashmonaim, reflecting the holiday’s enduring spirit

Itamar Eichner | 12.29.24

Planning your move to Israel? Here’s what it costs and how to prepare

New immigrants to Israel face high living costs, cultural hurdles and job market challenges, often tied to language barriers; Belong, a private firm aiding Aliyah, offers guidance on rights, integration and financial planning, easing the transition into Israeli life

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.01.24

Berlin police advise LGBTQ and Jews to avoid Arab-majority areas

Berlin Police Chief Barbara Slowik urges visibly Jewish and LGBTQ individuals to exercise caution in Arab-majority neighborhoods, citing open antisemitism and sympathy for terrorism; police recorded 6,200 antisemitic incidents since October 7

Ze'ev Avrahami, Berlin | 11.18.24

Achtung! Germany, other EU nations set to tighten entry due to immigration fears

European nations tightening border controls as far-right influence rises; Germany, Netherlands lead with stricter checks citing illegal immigration and security concerns; from 2025, biometric data and new entry protocols will apply for non-EU citizens

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 11.18.24

10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife

Opinion: If she were up against anybody else, Kamala Harris' joyful, upbeat and rife-with-celebrities campaign would probably have won her the presidency; alas, Americans just want a short, snappy solution that would make them feel safe, and Trump delivered in a manner that made Harris seem out of touch with their concerns

Gilad Meiri | 11.16.24

Syrian national wearing keffiyeh goes on rampage in Germany, critically injuring 2 children

A Syrian man wearing in the city of Essen set fire to a building, then threatened passers by with a machete while locals scrambled to safety; He was eventually apprehended, and the media is curiously silent about the incident

Ze'ev Avrahami, Berlin | 09.29.24

Austrian voters appear ready to elect far-right 'Freedom Party'

Should the latest polls prove accurate, it's likely that Herbert Kickl, chairman of the 'Freedom Party of Austria' will become the nation's newest chancellor after Sunday's elections; The party is highly resistant to immigration from the Middle East, and also has adopted some antisemitic views

Ze'ev Avrahami | 09.29.24

צרפת רצח סטודנטית בת 19 על ידי מהגר ב פריז

Moroccan immigrant, previously slated for deportation, murders 19-year-old in Paris

The body of a 19-year-old student was located in the woods near her dorm and, following a manhunt, the suspect was apprehended in Switzerland, a Moroccan immigrant with a previous rape charge on his record, Incident has sparked debate in France about immigration and enforcement policy

ynet correspondents, Reuters | 09.26.24

ניידות משטרה ליד שגרירות ישראל בבירת שבדיה שטוקהולם לאחר ירי לעבר השגרירות ב-17 במאי

Sweden becomes crime hotbed, worries Scandinavian neighbors

Denmark and other Nordic countries cite Swedish failing immigration policy for rising crime rates that are beginning to pour over the border and affect them; criminals as young as 11 are lured by cash to commit crimes

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 09.09.24

Ashley's struggle to enlist in the IDF: 'I am part of Israeli society'

Ashley Kasau, born to a Filipino mother, says she wants to contribute to Israel and asks the Interior Ministry to allow her full residential status in order to do so

Itamar Eichner | 09.05.24

Wandering Jews: 1 in 5 Jews worldwide lives outside the country where he was born

Jews are the most migratory religious group, with Israel as the leading destination; This migration trend highlights significant shifts in Jewish population dynamics worldwide

Itamar Eichner | 08.21.24

רות'רהאם מהומות מחוץ לאכסניה של מבקשי מקלט בריטניה

Racial hatred surges across United Kingdom fueled by false accusation of Muslim attacker

After three girls were fatally stabbed during a Taylor Swift dance class, a rumor on social media falsely said the assailant was Muslim, igniting anti-immigrant demonstrations in cities across Britain; PM Keir Starmer is set convene emergency government meeting over riots, blames 'far-right thuggery'

ynet correspondents | 08.05.24

Family from North America arrives on aliyah in the midst of the war against Hamas in Gaza

Israel sees 38% drop in immigration in 2023, with signs of recovery in 2024

Decline driven by October 7 attacks and ensuing war in Gaza and northern Israel, but rebound seen in early 2024; most immigrants come from Russia, Ukraine, US, Belarus and France, settling mainly in Tel Aviv, Haifa and Jerusalem

Yaron Drukman | 08.01.24

How Aliyah helped shape Israel's sports legacy

Immigration has significantly transformed Israeli athletics, with numerous immigrant athletes elevating the nation's sports scene, leading to Olympic finalists and record-breaking performances

Avinoam Porat | 07.26.24

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