Tag: law of return
2022 Immigration Leads to Decline in Israel’s Jewish Majority
The Jewish majority has shrunk by 10% over the last 30 years, Central Bureau of Statistics data shows.
Israel’s Chief Rabbi Proposes Amending Law of Return
Rabbi David Lau: Granting citizenship to anyone with a Jewish grandparent endangers the Jewish character of the state.
Giant Billboards Call on Shaked Not to Capitulate to Pressure, Restrict Ukrainian Refugee Tide
According to CNN, only 690 Ukrainian refugees have been admitted in the US since October 21, 2021.
Knesset Committee Allows Non-Israeli Diaspora Jews to Enlist in Israel’s National Service
The goal of the amendment is to encourage Aliyah and strengthen the connection with Diaspora Jewry.
Gazan Man Reunited with Jewish Mother in Israel After 30 Years
The son returned to Israel from Gaza and received immediate citizenship under Israel’s Law of Return which grants all Jews the right to Israeli citizenship.
Labor Arab MK Resigns over Nationality Law, Will Be Replaced by an Oleh from...
Bahloul will presumably be replaced by Robert Tiviaev, a Russian Jewish oleh.
Knesset Permits Olim to Obtain Israeli Passports Upon Arrival
In the 1990s, European countries complained about Israeli citizens with Israeli passports who were engaged in criminal activity, which affected Israel's visa agreements.