Immigrants in israel

IDF unveils ‘Olim Al Bet’ program for fast-track immigrant reserve enlistment

The IDF said the program is open to Olim with a basic command of Hebrew and requires a commitment to active reserve service of approximately five years, subject to operational needs.

 IDF reservists joining the "David Brigades," the five new reservist brigades announced by IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, December 17, 2024.
A poster of nine-year-old Haymanut Kasau, who has been missing since 2023, seen on December 18, 2025

MK Tsega Melaku: Missing girl Haymanut Kasau ignored for nearly two years - interview

Aliyah Ministry closes 2025 with 21,900 new immigrants, growth from France and UK AI

Aliyah Ministry closes 2025 with 21,900 new immigrants, growth from France and UK

Micol Radzik on the Tayelet in Tel Aviv, 2019.

From visiting to belonging: Micol Radzik's path to aliyah


Israel approves reform to fast-track professional licenses ahead of aliyah

Professional licenses such as engineering, social work, education, finance, the medical professions, and more will be approved from abroad, allowing them to begin working in their field immediately.

 ALIYAH AND INTEGRATION Minister Ofir Sofer welcomes immigrants from France at Ben-Gurion Airport in August. The writer asks: Isn’t it time to welcome immigrants the way we would embrace a long-lost friend who has finally come home?

A day in the life of an ‘olah’ - opinion

I chose to make Israel my home through the good and the bad, and I won’t just run when things get tough.

 OVER 150 French Jews made aliyah on an International Fellowship of Christians and Jews flight last week.

Israel's population hits 10 million people before 2025

Population in Israel grows by 1.1% in 2024 as record emigration and deaths impact growth, a Central Bureau of Statistics report found.

 People watch the military airshow as part of Israel's 75th Independence Day celebrations, in Saker Park, Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

A year of aliyah: Tens of thousands of Jews immigrated to Israel since October 7 massacre

There were 31,000 immigrants in 2024 alone, from approximately 100 different countries.

Olim from France who arrived in Israel during the war. Illustrative

Aliyah: still contributing to the State of Israel - opinion

New immigrants built Israel’s past and shape its future, yet they face unjust myths and prejudice—why aliyah remains vital for the nation's growth and identity.

Dr. Haim Ben. Yaakov

IDF begins fresh draft cycle of recruitment for combat units

According to the IDF’s data, 59.79% of the draftees are men, and 40.21% are women, with an average age of 18.95 years. 

 ISRAELI SOLDIERS pray at the Western Wall.

Father of Filipino fallen soldier to receive permanent residency status in Israel

The decision follows a recommendation from the Population and Immigration Authority, and Basilio will receive his status at the Population Administration office in Tel Aviv on Monday.

Sgt. First Class (res.) Cydrick Garin.

ANU Museum celebrates Aliyah Day with immigrant stories, flavors, and music

Visitors will have the chance to sample flavors and engage with the rich cultural worlds of immigrants, connecting with their stories through immersive experiences.

 YOUNG OLIM who made aliyah with Youth Aliya Israel 1951

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MKs push gov't to greenlight aliyah for 5,000 Bnei Menashe from India

Out of the 5,000 awaiting aliyah, approximately half have relatives who have already moved to Israel.

 Aharon Hanghal and the family of Gideon Hanghal, a Kfir Brigade soldier killed by a terrorist in September, pushed for aliyah rights after their Gideon's death.