Israel Welcomes 140 New Immigrants from France Including Three Sets of Twins and an 85-Year-Old Woman
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Aug 3, 2026
What happened
Israel received 140 new immigrants from France, including three sets of twins and an 85-year-old woman, as part of a special flight organized by the Ministry of Aliyah and the Jewish Agency. This arrival reflects a growing trend of French immigration, with over 8,000 new immigrants since October 2023 and a 30% increase in immigration applications. Officials emphasized ongoing reforms to ease integration and the importance of immigration for Israel's growth.
- 01140 new immigrants from France arrived in Israel, including three sets of twins and an 85-year-old woman.
- 02Over 8,000 French immigrants have arrived since October 7, 2023, marking a 30% increase year-over-year.
- 03Immigrants received official immigrant certificates and Israeli ID numbers during the flight.
- 04Since 2023, French immigration numbers have steadily increased, with 3,357 arriving in 2025.
- 05About 20,000 French Jews opened immigration files since October 2023, with 2,800 in 2026 alone.
- 06Officials highlighted reforms to ease immigrant integration and praised immigration as vital to Israel's growth.
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