Israel asylum seekers
Zionist Iranian dissident Ramin Parsa granted residency in Israel after years-long battle
The permit gives Parsa temporary status for one year. After that, he said, he will have to apply again, with the possibility of eventually seeking permanent residency.
Police arrest six minors, one Israeli suspect in gang-affiliated Tel Aviv bus assault
Asylum-seeking, refugee women in Israel endure higher poverty rates and exploitation - report
From one war to another: Ukrainian refugees in Israel left without safety net, NGO report says
Israel could change Basic Law to allow mass deportation of Eritreans
The proposed law seeks to establish provisions of the law on the treatment of illegal migrants and moving towards their deportation from Israel.
Refugees in Bnei Brak left without papers by Immigration Authority office - report
After a six-month closure, malpractice at the Bnei Brak branch of Israel’s Immigration Authority has left hundreds waiting in long lines to get their visas renewed.
Israel should do better by its asylum seekers - opinion
As a nation built by people who once sought asylum, Israel must consider how the nation treats those currently seeking the same protection.
Netanyahu fixates on African migrants – but Likud has no policy
Despite the talks with Sudan and the fact that Netanyahu has repeatedly initiated discussion on the topic, Likud does not have an official policy on the matter.
Struggling asylum seekers call on government to release withheld funds
"Most asylum seekers aren’t eligible for any of these things. The government must release our money now, to prevent a real humanitarian disaster."
Urban philanthropy drives Tel Aviv toward better future
The priorities of philanthropists in recent years have shifted from nation-building to meeting the evolving needs of cities and their urban inhabitants.
Is deportation of Israel’s Congolese asylum seekers wise?
From 1998 to 2008, 5.4 million Congolese died as a result of civil war. Most of the Congolese asylum seekers in Israel came during this period.
Lower court: Eritrean asylum seekers can be deported to country of origin
Judge Feshititsky gave migrants a small "consolation prize", saying that if deportation still is not feasible for any reason, the state should grant Eritreans permanent status in Israel.
Tel Aviv start-up aims to change the world, one language learner at a time
FluenTLV pairs language learners with native speakers from Amharic to Tigrinya.
Israel to reopen migrant prisons after admitting deportation plan failed
MK Shelly Yacimovich said that the state's announcement is "a welcome step that will save Israel from committing a serious and harmful act."
