Emigration

Israelis can flee Israel, but they cannot escape their Jewish destiny - opinion

The disappearance of Mali and Liel Yahalomi prompts a broader reflection on why Israelis dream of escaping abroad and why the pull of home may ultimately bring them back.

TO A PLACE that is serene, free of war or terrorism...
An undated drone photo of Arona, Italy.

Israelis immigrate abroad to find quiet away from constant war and political uncertainty

An ElAl flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, February 25, 2026.

Who should get to vote? Plans for 70,000 Israelis abroad to fly home for election sparks debate

Ben Gurion Airport, May 17, 2026

Nearly one-fifth of citizens considered leaving Israel over past two years, KAN poll finds


Hollowing out: Israeli emigration proves social, political cracks are widening - editorial

The emigration surge is a symptom and a warning of social fracture, demographic vulnerability, and spiritual drift.

 Travelers are seen at the departure hall of the Ben-Gurion Airport on April 4, 2023; illustrative

Exodus from the holy land: Record number of Israelis emigrate as security fears rise - opinion

The Central Bureau of Statistics reports that 82,000 Israelis emigrated in 2023, with similar figures expected this year, the highest since 2010.

 AN EL AL flight takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport. Israel is grappling with a profound social crisis, increasingly reflected in a growing wave of emigration. Yet, the global presence of Israelis holds significant value for Israel, the writer maintains.

'Tsunami’ of citizens chose to leave Israel in past years, Knesset report reveals

"Israel’s population decreased by 29,700 citizens due to emigration; in 2023, by 58,600 people; and in 2024, up to August, by 36,900 Israelis," a Knesset Research and Information Center member said.

Aliyah, Absorption and Diaspora Committee, October 21, 2025.

Rosh Hashanah 2025: Israeli population crosses 10 million ahead of Jewish New Year

Jews and others account for roughly 7.76 million residents, or 78.5% of the total population, while Arabs number approximately 2.13 million, representing 21.5%.

Israelis enjoy Rosh Hashanah fair at a social complex in Jerusalem, September 19, 2025

Israel grapples with dwindling returnees as bureaucracy, national debates deter citizens abroad

From healthcare restrictions to a lack of support, Israeli migrants explained what is keeping them from returning home.

 Empty El Al Israel Airlines check-in counters are seen at Ben-Gurion Airport; illustrative.

Israel should provide Gazans with the freedom to choose emigration - opinion

This sort of strategic maneuver would have far-reaching implications.

 DISPLACED PALESTINIANS cook outside of a tent in Khan Yunis. The solution here is not forced ‘transfer’ or ‘expulsion’ but a moral, legal, and diplomatic plan, the writer maintains.

Main thing stopping Gaza emigration is host countries, Netanyahu says

"We are destroying more and more homes, they have nowhere to return to. The only inevitable outcome will be the desire of Gazans to emigrate outside of the Gaza Strip," Netanyahu stated.

 Palestinians gather to receive aid, including food supplies provided by World Food Program (WFP) in Gaza. August 24, 2024.

Rabbis from 40 countries strategize mass Israeli expat surge after Oct. 7

Over 100 Chabad rabbis gathered last week in Montenegro to discuss the mass migration of tens of thousands of Israelis following Oct. 7.

More than 100 Chabad rabbis from 40 countries gathered last week in Budva, Montenegro.

Sharp rise in Israeli emigration raises fears of brain drain, CBS data shows - opinion

Israeli emigration has doubled in two years, leading experts to urge the government to create stronger ties with citizens abroad.

 AN EL AL flight takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport. Israel is grappling with a profound social crisis, increasingly reflected in a growing wave of emigration. Yet, the global presence of Israelis holds significant value for Israel, the writer maintains.

Most Palestinians would relocate from Gaza strip if given opportunity

Most respondents were in favor of temporary relocation, with some seeking permanent relocation and a small minority in favor of sending relatives abroad.

 Palestinians in the central Gaza Strip. March 18, 2025.