Israel asylum seekers
Police arrest six minors, one Israeli suspect in gang-affiliated Tel Aviv bus assault
Police have announced that all suspects will be brought before the court today for hearings on extending their detention.
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
Israeli Court: Flight from Eritrean army is basis for refugee status
Under the Refugee Convention, which Israel is a party to, persons who cannot return to their country of origin because of threat of persecution must be granted refugee status.
Former Canadian official: Israel risks more damage if it deports migrants
"A Jewish and democratic state – which Israel is – can address and redress these problems, thereby reflecting and representing the best of our tradition and our democracy.”
Chief Rabbi backs deportation for single, male African asylum-seekers
“We must remember the concept that ‘the poor of your city come first’ and that there are in the State of Israel many people who we need to pay attention to.”
Interior Ministry: Jewish morality is to expel infiltrators
"This is going to be a shameful, ugly move that will signify that we are a society and country where human rights do not exist," warns MK Eyal Ben-Reuven.
Why force deportation when there are better options?
Asylum-seekers can provide Israelis with greater understanding of African conditions and culture needed for Israel to promote development, expand trade, and make friends in Africa.
Holocaust survivors offer shelter as asylum crisis rages
Expulsion is a ‘violation of ethical standards,’ write doctors in letter.
Rwanda denies existence of deal to accept African migrants from Israel
Rwanda and Uganda have both denied that they have signed an agreement with Israel to accept African migrants from the country, despite much publicity from the Israeli government.
El Al pilots refuse to fly deported African refugees to dangerous country
‘The refugees should remain and be treated as human beings - just as the Jews used to be refugees and wanted to be treated like human beings and not thrown out.'
Chinese spiritual practitioner in Israel faces deportation and persecution
Israeli immigration authorities recognize the threat he faces in China, but refuse to grant him political asylum
Can a Jewish country say no to asylum seekers?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has now renewed his pledge to forcibly deport African asylum-seekers to Rwanda, whose government will reportedly receive $5,000 per person sent there.
