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Israel needs an emergency plan to absorb French Jews after Macron's Palestine recognition - opinion

Macron’s statement to recognise a Palestinian state alarmed France’s Jews, already on edge since Oct 7, driving aliyah interest— but without a proper plan, Israel may miss this rare opportunity.

 France's President Emmanuel Macron, July 10, 2025.
 French Jews arrive in Israel for Aliyah, August 1, 2024.

Even in the shadow of the war, 31,000 new immigrants arrived in Israel this year

 French Jews arrive in Israel for Aliyah, August 1, 2024.

'It pushes us more': French Jews tell 'Post' of how antisemitism forced them to make aliyah

 French Jews arrive in Israel for Aliyah, August 1, 2024.

Defiant of Iranian threat, over 150 French Jews immigrate to Israel


European Aliyah process severely delayed due to Foreign Ministry strikes

Jewish Agency officials have stated that in many countries there is no option to continue with Aliyah procedures since the Israeli consulates won't issue any new visas.

 Israeli entry visa

French MP to Netanyahu: Jews need French and Israeli borders to open

"This will encourage both individuals from both Israel and France to get vaccinated," said Habib.

French flag in France

Two thirds of Anglo and French olim think coronavirus will increase aliyah

64% of French and English speaking immigrants to Israel believe that the coronavirus pandemic "will significantly increase" immigration to Israel.

Jews making aliyah from Ukraine arrive on  International Fellowship of Christians and Jews sponsored flight

'We're leaving France because of antisemitism,' says Jewish couple

Another young family says they're making aliya to give their children a better future.

Simon and Alice Midal are making aliya from France on Wednesday because of antisemitism.

Jerusalem municipality seeks French immigrant entrepreneurs

Immigrants from France to Israel generally raise the economy and create jobs, says the Qualita organization which has teamed up with the Jerusalem municipality to attract business people.

 French New Immigrants Departing from Paris for Israel

Aliyah profile: A French connection

There is no future for the Jews in Europe. The situation of the Jews in Europe is catastrophic. I didn’t want to give this future to my children – to live with constant fear.”

DAVID SUISSA, 58 FROM PARIS TO ASHDOD, 2014

The beginning of the end of the Diaspora in France

In 2015, two days after the Charlie Hebdo massacre, four Jews were murdered at a Paris kosher supermarket, Hypercacher. Since then, violence against French Jews has become commonplace.

French olim arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport, July 10, 2017

What happened to aliyah from France?

Four years ago, French Jews topped the list of immigrants to Israel and many more were expected to come. Why has that failed to happen?

A young French immigrant on arrival at Ben-Gurion Airport

New Right brings experts in aliyah and hasbara to their list

Among the New Right’s candidates is Yomtov Kalfon, an attorney, activist, and founder of “Aleinu,” meant to help get French-speaking immigrants involved in Israeli politics.

New Right: Naftali Bennett and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked announce the formation of a new political party in Tel Aviv on December 29

Jane Birkin to headline 'Francofolies' festival in Ashdod

Amir Haddad, Dudu Fisher, Yehoram Gaon and more join lineup.

British actress Jane Birkin poses during a photocall at the 66th Venice Film Festival September 7, 2009. Birkin stars in the film "36 vues du Pic Saint Loup", directed by Jacques Rivette.