Immigration

Violent riots across France have shocked the nation, but Europe's largest Jewish community sees them as a grim confirmation of long-standing warnings regarding security and rising extremism.

A new CSJ report in the UK reveals that four out of five new jobs since 2014 went to immigrants, alongside a sharp rise in working-age welfare claimants.

A major Aliyah fair in Paris drew over 2,000 French Jews exploring immigration to Israel amid rising insecurity. The event featured direct recruitment by top Israeli firms.

The Masa-Doctors program is expanding from the former Soviet Union to Latin America to recruit Jewish physicians, aiming to combat Israel's acute medical personnel shortage.

Student protests over education and living conditions in France have sparked nationwide unrest, reflecting deep economic anxieties, political polarization, and debates over immigration.

The U.S. administration proposed a 70,000 dollar fee for the OPT student work program, impacting thousands of international students, including Israeli graduates seeking U.S. work experience.

A US court ruled that the administration of Donald Trump may deport Salah Sarsour, a Wisconsin Muslim leader with a past terror conviction in Israel, citing foreign policy threats.

A South African man who converted to Judaism and married an Israeli citizen four years ago is fighting deportation after the Population and Immigration Authority refused to grant him legal status.

Far-right French politician Eric Zemmour confirmed he will run in the 2027 presidential election, proposing stricter immigration controls and a public ban on kippahs.

Thousands of North American Jews are moving to Israel through Nefesh B'Nefesh, driven by rising antisemitism and a deep sense of Zionist commitment following the events of October 7.

Israel's population has reached 10.3 million, driven by natural growth despite negative net migration. Over 90% report overall life satisfaction, alongside high life expectancy.

Christian Castro is accused of making false statements regarding the circumstances of the shooting that occurred on January 14. This is the first time the court has prosecuted an immigration agency agent for his actions during an enforcement operation. In Minneapolis, there are demands to toughen the charges against Castro.

Thailand is reducing the visa-free stay period for Israeli tourists from 60 to 30 days. The new regulations take effect on September 15 and aim to balance tourism promotion with security and entry control.

The British activist, who was close to Steve Bannon and previously served as Kanye West's campaign manager, was arrested at an airport in Louisiana and is being held at an immigration facility. The circumstances remain unclear.

Avishai Alon, a former Amazon and Microsoft engineer and AI entrepreneur, was transferred to immigration authorities following his parole. According to authorities, he is an illegal alien in the US.

About 150 immigrants are arriving in Israel today on 6 different flights as part of an impressive Aliyah season. Over 2,200 new immigrants, including about 480 families, are expected to land in Israel between June and September, arriving via nearly 100 group flights from the USA and Canada.

Tens of thousands of skilled workers who immigrated from the former USSR in the 90s are approaching retirement. In the industry, the rate of former USSR immigrants aged 60 and over is 2.3 times higher than the average in the economy. The President of the Manufacturers Association stated that the next government must act urgently.

US President Donald Trump shared a report this week stating that the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is refusing to disclose documents related to Muslim congresswoman Ilhan Omar, claiming that their release could interfere with "enforcement proceedings." Trump shared the report without further commentary, but the move has reignited the question of whether authorities are examining...

Washington is promoting a new fee that will make it harder for skilled workers to immigrate to the United States.

The Trump administration is preparing to cancel the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have filed asylum applications in the United States or are currently in the process of obtaining asylum seeker status, reported the AP news agency today (Tuesday).

Prosperous careers, a closed community, and luxurious villas: families of Iranian descent who left a comfortable life in New York to settle in Ra'anana. "October 7th turned 'someday' into 'now'."

Three families from the Syrian-Jewish community in the United States landed this morning in Israel and immigrated together as a group of 17, including 11 children; the families will settle in Ra'anana, and additional families from the community are expected to arrive next week.

Emails between US immigration officials point to working ties between the US and Iran regarding the deportation of migrants. The countries coordinated deportation flights for Iranian citizens in late 2025 and early 2026.

The US Treasury Department has introduced new tax regulations aimed at preventing illegal immigrants from accessing taxpayer-funded benefits. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the move is expected to save $3 billion, with nearly one million individuals potentially losing eligibility for tax refunds.

The court issued an order preventing the removal from Israel of Telma, a mother of an Israeli daughter and the common-law partner of an Israeli citizen. The legal battle will continue to be managed by her lawyers, but she will be able to remain by her family's side during the process. Her 16-year-old daughter Adi said last week: "I didn't think a day would come when they would decide that my mom...

The Supreme Court rejected a foreign national's request to remain in the country after it was revealed that she had been in Israel illegally since 2004 without the authorities taking any action against her.

The stated goal of the procurement is to "achieve compliance quickly and prevent escalation." Human rights organizations and senior officials in the United States have sharply criticized the plan, citing a death case linked to the use of such gloves: "This will lead to a severe escalation in violence."

The Department of Homeland Security plans to purchase the G.L.O.V.E system for $20 million for immigration enforcement and investigation agents. The administration presents it as a means to de-escalate conflicts, while human rights organizations warn against excessive use of force.

Actor Dean Miroshnikov shared an emotional moment of "closing a circle" nearly three decades after immigrating to Israel. He participated in a discussion on how to better support new immigrants and lone soldiers.

The major YouGov immigration poll shows that 47% now believe that the arrival of immigrants from Israel to the Kingdom should be prevented entirely or at least reduced, with only Russia, Pakistan, and Nigeria in a worse position. Even immigrants from Egypt are more welcome. Notable in their opposition to accepting Israelis: supporters of the Labour Party and the Greens, but also the far-right...

After 24 years of operation, the organization 'Nefesh B'Nefesh' marked the arrival of the 100,000th immigrant from North America: 6-year-old Amelia Douglas, who immigrated from New York to Jerusalem with her parents and two siblings and will start first grade in Israel this year.

The company Momo Global Marketing and Distribution (MAGASHA) has filed for bankruptcy due to debts exceeding 20 million shekels. The crisis is attributed to stricter US immigration policies and broader economic challenges.

Nigel Farage, leader of a right-wing party in the UK, stated that if he comes to power in the next elections, he intends to use the navy to prevent migrant boats from reaching the shores of the United Kingdom via the English Channel. His proposals have been condemned by other parties.

140 new immigrants from France arrived in Israel on a special "Families Flight." During the journey, the passengers received their official documents, becoming Israeli citizens while still in the air before landing at Ben Gurion Airport.

The US State Department is making permanent a program requiring visa applicants from 50 countries to deposit a bond of up to $20,000. The new rule takes effect on August 3.

The Argentine government has approved an emergency decree allowing for the revocation of residency and the denial of entry to foreigners acting against the state. The move follows a wave of celebrity criticism after the 2026 World Cup, which President Javier Milei has labeled an organized "anti-Argentina campaign."

After receiving a comment from a follower regarding her Soviet origins, Anna Aronov addressed the issue in a story, noting that it is a phenomenon she encounters quite often: "There are Soviet roots in me, but I have also changed a lot."

Since July 2024, fewer than 1,000 foreign workers for the renovation industry have arrived in Israel via the bilateral route, out of a quota of 5,000. Now, the Population and Immigration Authority is approving a temporary procedure that will allow for rapid bringing, directly and not through the existing route. The entry of workers to Israel via this route will be possible only until the beginning...