Immigration

When language becomes a threat to democratic values - opinion

Recent events show how the manipulation of language can erode truth, accountability, and free debate.

US President Donald Trump gestures at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 11, 2026.
US President Donald Trump speaks during the Faith & Freedom Coalition's 2026 Policy Conference at the Washington Hilton, in Washington, DC on June 26, 2026.

US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship

ISRAELIS ARRESTED in the Philippines for suspected immigration violations.

Israelis arrested at Philippines Chabad house for overstaying visas, working without permits

 New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016.

Surge in Aliyah of young, skilled olim despite wartime challenges, 22,522 moved to Israel in 2025


If Israel wants mass aliyah, it must end its bureaucratic gatekeeping - opinion

What should have been a relatively simple process, has ended up being a non-ending nightmare of bureaucracy, almost meant to turn away new citizens by completely wearing them down.

 New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016.

After Assad’s fall, Syrians weigh homecoming against hard reality - analysis

Destroyed homes, weak services, uncertain jobs, and children settled abroad are complicating the return for millions of Syrians displaced by war

A Syrian family returns on May 11, 2026 from Turkey.

Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protests

Some protesters on Saturday chanted "Death to the IDF," referring to the Israeli army - language that police previously said had been a reason for arrests when aimed at Jewish people.

A man holds a mock-up of a key during a march, held by Palestine Solidarity Campaign, to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba in London on May 16, 2026.

‘Why not go right to the heart of it?’: North American immigrants keep choosing Jerusalem

On Jerusalem Day, new Nefesh B’Nefesh figures show Jerusalem still attracting North American Olim, while one young immigrant’s story points to a less expected face of Aliyah to the capital.

Jews celebrate Jerusalem Day at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on the eve of Jerusalem Day, May 14, 2026.

US ICE official who worked at private prison firm will be agency's new acting head

"Dave Venturella will serve as acting ICE director following Todd Lyons' departure," the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, said in a statement.

Masked law enforcement officers, including HSI and ICE agents, walk into an immigration court in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., May 21, 2025.

Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center - report

A spokesperson for DHS, asked about the New York Times report, said the agency continues to evaluate detention needs and requirements to ensure they meet the latest operational requirements.

Donald Trump holds Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' hand as they speak with the media at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport on the day of the opening of a temporary migrant detention center informally known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in Ochopee, Florida, US, July 1, 2025.

Naomi Shloush's 'Academic bimbo' confronts Mizrahi identity in modern Israel

Naomi Shloush’s book confronts identity, stigma, and the fragile space between belonging and exclusion

In her novel ‘Frecha Academait,’ Naomi Shloush confronts the stigmas around the derogatory term ‘frecha’ used for women of Mizrahi heritage.

US reinstates deportation proceedings against pro-Palestinian student Mahdawi

A US immigration judge in February had rejected efforts by US President Donald Trump's administration to deport the Columbia University student, who was arrested last year.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY student Mohsen Mahdawi poses for a portrait inside Havemeyer Hall on the Columbia University campus in New York City, New York, US, May 18, 2025.

South Africa’s anti-foreigner violence spreads as Nigerians seek way out

They were the first to apply to a new scheme to repatriate citizens launched by Nigeria's government, Nigeria’s Foreign Minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said.

Members of civil society groups and human rights organisations hold placards as they take part in a march calling for stronger government action against illegal immigration in Pretoria, South Africa, April 28, 2026.

Even in ceasefire, Israelis are still living with the war - from the editor

Israelis navigate loss, trauma, and rebuilding – revealing both resilience and hidden strain

Soldiers stand in front a memorial to fallen soldiers in Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl Cemetery a few days ahead of Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Remembrance Day.