The Israeli government is accelerating an emergency plan for Jewish immigration, known as Aliyah, in response to surging global antisemitism, heightened by the deadly terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach last week.
The plan, dubbed “Aliyat HaTekuma,” was initially requested by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu days before the Dec. 14 shooting that killed 15 people at the popular Australian beach. Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer presented the proposal at a government meeting Sunday, but the massacre — described by Australian authorities as an antisemitic terrorist act inspired by Islamic State ideology — has injected new urgency into its implementation.
Sofer said the ministry anticipates a significant influx of immigrants, citing the ongoing impact of the Israel-Hamas war and rising Jew-hatred worldwide on Diaspora communities.
The initiative targets absorbing 30,000 new olim (immigrants) in 2026, focusing on countries experiencing sharp increases in antisemitism, such as the United Kingdom, France and Australia.
Key measures include streamlining the approval process to 30 days by eliminating apostille certification requirements, establishing a 24/6 call center in French and English, and delegating Jewish status verification to local communities.
To facilitate rapid integration, the plan proposes monthly stipends for the first year, dedicated housing assistants, standardized rental contracts for olim, tailored Hebrew language programs, vocational training and immediate recognition of professional certifications — building on recent reforms for certain fields.
2 comments:
No mention of South Africa. It’s hard to compete when they only group welcomed by Trump now are Veisseh South Africans because they are persecuted by Shvartzas
As important as this is, it's not the priority. Jews who have finally had enough will call NbN and make arrangements. The real priority is standing at the airport, intercepting Israelis who are leaving and telling them to stay.
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