Israel welcomed over 40,000 new immigrants since Passover 2021, a report published by the Aliyah and Integration Ministry ahead of the holiday this year said.
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Of the 40,869 new olim, around 7,000 were children (ages 0-12), 2,000 teenagers (ages 13-17), 24,000 adults (18-60), and 10,000 over the age of 60.
The ministry noted it was continuing "Operation Coming Home" – emergency efforts to help new immigrants fleeing the war in Ukraine – having already welcomed over 13,000 Ukrainians eligible to make aliyah under the Law of Return.
New immigrants who arrived in Israel ahead of Passover were also hosted by the ministry for a major seder night celebration.
Aliyah and Integration Minister Pnina Tamano-Shata called the events "a very exciting moment" and a "private Exodus" by Ukrainian immigrants.
The new immigrants integrate into Israeli society thanks to the extensive efforts of the ministry, but most importantly, the country's "warm embrace and open heart," she said.
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