Jewish Doctors From UK Explore Aliyah to Israel Amid Rising Antisemitism Concerns
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Dozens of Jewish doctors from the UK explored immigrating to Israel at a career fair in London, despite protests. The event is part of a national effort to recruit doctors, with a goal of 2,000 in three years. Over 2,500 UK immigrants have arrived in Israel since October 7th, with a significant rise in 2024.
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- Dozens of UK Jewish doctors explored immigrating to Israel at a London career fair.
- The event is part of a national program to recruit doctors to Israel.
- Israel aims to attract 2,000 doctors from abroad within three years.
- Over 2,500 immigrants from the UK have arrived in Israel since October 7th.
- Immigration from the UK saw an 80% increase in 2024.
Dozens of Jewish doctors from the UK attended a career fair in London to explore the possibility of immigrating to Israel, despite ongoing protests and calls for boycotts. The event, called MedEX, is part of a national program to attract doctors to Israel, led by the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, the Ministry of Health, and the organization Nefesh B'Nefesh, in cooperation with the Jewish Agency.
Minister Ofir Sofer stated that the immigration of doctors is a crucial national mission that strengthens Israel's healthcare system and brings valuable human capital. He emphasized the government's commitment to facilitating this process and supporting the immigrants' integration into Israeli society. The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration has set a goal of attracting 2,000 doctors to Israel within three years.
According to data from the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and the Jewish Agency, over 2,500 immigrants from the UK have arrived in Israel since October 7th. The year 2024 saw an approximately 80% surge in new immigrants from the UK, a trend that has continued into 2025 and 2026.
Tony Galbert, a speaker at the event, highlighted that MedEX aims to provide doctors with immediate answers, connect them directly with the Israeli healthcare system, and help them turn their desire to immigrate into an actionable plan. He noted that seeing doctors engage with professionals and begin their immigration process is the essence of MedEX.
Bar Noy commented on the event, preferring not to address incitement on such a festive day. He expressed joy in seeing professionals and university graduates choosing to come to Israel, stating, "In the end, we are all together, the strength of the oleh (immigrant) increases our strength."
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