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Israel Faces Sharp Decline in Returning Citizens Amid Bureaucratic Barriers and Lack of Incentives

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First reported by Ynet · 12 hours ago

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A Knesset report reveals Israel's failure to support returning citizens, showing a 60% drop in returnees from the US due to discontinued incentives and bureaucratic hurdles, including costly health insurance fees. The Ministry of Aliyah opposes equal benefits for returnees, leaving many without support and discouraging their return.

01Israel faces a 60% decline in returnees from the US between 2020 and 2024 due to policy changes.
02Previous government incentives for returnees were discontinued, reducing return rates drastically.
03Returnees face a six-month wait for national health insurance or must pay a 16,860 shekel fee to avoid it.
0494% of returnees avoid paying the health insurance fee, remaining uninsured or using private insurance.
05The Ministry of Aliyah opposes equal benefits for returnees compared to new immigrants.
06Returnees receive no government support despite facing employment and bureaucratic challenges.

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