Israel Prepares for Potential Mass Immigration From France Amid Rising Violence
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Israel is preparing a plan to handle a potential large influx of Jewish immigrants from France due to rising violence and antisemitism. Ministers Ofir Sofer, Orit Strock, Betsalel Smotrich, and Amichai Chikli are involved in developing the strategy. This follows a 40% increase in French aliyah this year, with nearly 4,000 immigrants arriving so far.
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- Israel is planning for a potential mass immigration of Jews from France.
- The plan is a response to escalating violence and fears within the French Jewish community.
- Aliyah from France has already increased by 40% this year, with nearly 4,000 immigrants.
- Ministers Ofir Sofer, Betsalel Smotrich, and Amichai Chikli are tasked with creating the immigration plan.
- Concerns about Jewish safety in France were highlighted by Minister Orit Strock.
Israel is developing a plan to accommodate a potential surge in immigration from France, driven by escalating violence and growing concerns within the French Jewish community. Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer stated that "given the riots in France, we must prepare a plan to welcome massive immigration of Jews." Minister of Settlements and National Missions Orit Strock echoed these concerns, noting that "Jews are currently afraid to walk in the streets" and that Israel must prepare for potential attacks against them. The Prime Minister's office has tasked Sofer, along with Finance Minister Betsalel Smotrich and Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli, with creating a strategy to anticipate a significant wave of immigration.
This initiative comes as French Jewish immigration to Israel has already seen a notable increase. Nearly 4,000 Jews from France have made aliyah this year, a 40% rise compared to the same period last year. Israeli authorities are closely monitoring the ongoing violence in France, which has accompanied recent student protests. Reports indicate that 24 educational institutions have been damaged or looted, 78 staff members injured, and over 5,000 arrests made since the protests began.
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