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Israeli Supreme Court Rebukes State Over Funding Deportation Flights for Migrants

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By מאיר רוזן

First reported by Ynet · Jul 26, 2026

What happened

The Israeli Supreme Court criticized the government for funding deportation flights for illegal migrants, including those willing to pay themselves. Following a 2024 petition, the state began charging deportees part of the costs, collecting 860,000 shekels in early 2026. A new mechanism to recover deportation expenses is being implemented to reduce public spending.

  • 01Israel began charging deportees part of deportation costs in early 2026, collecting 860,000 shekels.
  • 02The Supreme Court criticized the state for not enforcing laws allowing cost recovery from deportees.
  • 03Some deportees willing to pay for their own flights were previously unable to do so due to technical issues.
  • 04A 2024 petition by the Israel Immigration Policy Center prompted legal scrutiny and reforms.
  • 05An initial system now allows 58 deportees to pay for flights, with plans to expand cost recovery.
  • 06Expanding the cost recovery could save millions of shekels annually for the public treasury.

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OrganizationsPopulation and Immigration Authority, Israel Immigration Policy Center, Supreme Court, Prison Service
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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 27, 2026
Israeli Supreme Court Rebukes State Over Funding Deportation Flights for Migrants
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 26, 2026
Israel Begins Charging Illegal Immigrants for Deportation Flights to Cut Public Costs

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