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Israel Welcomes 140 New Immigrants from France Including Three Sets of Twins and an 85-Year-Old Woman

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Israel Welcomes 140 New Immigrants from France Including Three Sets of Twins and an 85-Year-Old Woman
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 3 hours ago

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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Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew17 minutes ago
Israel Welcomes 140 New Immigrants from France Including Three Sets of Twins and an 85-Year-Old Woman
WallaCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Over 8,000 French Jews Immigrate to Israel Since October 7 Amid Rising Trend
MaarivCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israel Welcomes 140 New Immigrants from France Including 80 Children on Special Flight
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Israel Welcomes 140 New Immigrants from France in Special Flight

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