Emigration

Israelis immigrate abroad to find quiet away from constant war and political uncertainty

A Tel Aviv University study showed that Israeli immigration has remained at record levels, with an estimated 40,000 and 50,000 citizens exiting for at least a year in each of the past three years.

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An ElAl flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, February 25, 2026.

Who should get to vote? Plans for 70,000 Israelis abroad to fly home for election sparks debate

It began with a column by Makor Rishon editor-in-chief Kalman Libeskind, who argued Israelis who have permanently moved abroad should think twice before flying back to help choose the next gov't.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ben Gurion Airport, May 17, 2026

Nearly one-fifth of citizens considered leaving Israel over past two years, KAN poll finds

The poll also showed that one-third of the respondents knew someone who had left Israel in that time period.

|ByTZVI JASPER
Ben Gurion Airport, May 17, 2026

High-tech workers, doctors leaving: Emigration wave hits Israel’s top income decile

Emigration rate among wealthy population nearly doubled compared to previous years, Tax Authority estimates potential tax loss at roughly NIS 700M.

|ByLIAT RON

Palestinians reveal emigration statistics for first time

Survey finds most leave for economic opportunities - not to escape the conflict.

JANUARY 2, 2011ByARIEH O'SULLIVAN / THE MEDIA LINE
The Jerusalem Post

Why Israelis emigrate

Those remaining in Israel are increasingly ethno-nationalists such as religious Zionists, Russians, traditional-minded Sephardim and Ethiopians.

DECEMBER 29, 2010ByJPOST EDITORIAL
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