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Israel Prepares for Potential Mass Immigration from France Amid Unrest
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the preparation of an emergency plan to absorb a potential wave of Jewish immigrants from France. The directive follows ongoing civil unrest and widespread riots across French cities.
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What happened
- 01Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered ministers on Tuesday to draft an absorption plan for a potential wave of Jewish immigrants from France.
- 02The directive was prompted by escalating civil unrest, student protests, and widespread riots in several French cities.
- 03Ministers Bezalel Smotrich, Amichai Chikli, and Ofir Sofer are tasked with developing the integration and housing program.
- 04Nearly 4,000 French Jews have immigrated to Israel in 2026, marking a 40 percent increase compared to last year.
- 05Minister Orit Strock raised concerns that French Jews fear walking in the streets due to potential threats of assault.
- 06Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich agreed to allocate budgets for housing projects and to assist economically weaker immigrants.
During a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Netanyahu tasked Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli, and Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer with formulating the joint program. Sofer urged immediate preparedness for a potential mass immigration, emphasizing the need to remove bureaucratic barriers and support low-income arrivals. Smotrich agreed to allocate specific budgets for housing projects and financial assistance to accommodate the new immigrants.
The government initiative comes amid escalating clashes, student protests, and widespread school closures across France. Minister Orit Strock expressed serious concerns for the safety of the French Jewish community, noting that many members are afraid to walk in the streets due to fears of assault. Nearly 4,000 French Jews have already immigrated to Israel in 2026, representing a 40 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
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