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At the height of Operation Roaring Lion, a special flight from France and Britain landed at Ben Gurion Airport carrying more than 20 young families. Also on board were a 5-month-old baby and a 92-year-old immigrant. Since Oct. 7, 60,000 people have made Aliyah to Israel, and another 1,000 have opened Aliyah files in recent days.
For over a decade, Hen Mazzig has fought the delegitimization of Israel. Now, he tells Israel Hayom that Israel's global image has reached an all-time low, fueled by hate he calls "a mental illness." Against the backdrop of two Iran operations, he explains why diaspora Jews are undeterred by missiles – but not by antisemitism.
As Operation Roaring Lion rages, two American Jewish women have filed to begin their aliyah process – undeterred by Iranian rockets.
Living here and building a life here is a deep and serious ideological commitment. It must hold when the shelter fills up and routine collapses, and when your child is about to be born into uncertainty. Family and friends ask: Is it worth it?
Hen Mazzig, the founder of the Tel Aviv Institute to Combat Antisemitism, activist and author, warns October 7 fallout has fueled unprecedented antisemitism worldwide, says younger generation being swayed by hostile influencers as full interview to be released next week.
Young French Jews increasingly see Israel as home, with 80% of program participants ultimately making aliyah despite economic hurdles and social integration challenges.
Antisemitism, government betrayal, and fear for the future drove 889 British Jews to immigrate to Israel in 2025 – the highest number in two decades and more than double the pre-war total.
Today’s olim can help boost Israel’s economy, filling crucial gaps in the workforce and contributing to Israel’s culture of entrepreneurship and innovation. Finding a field where they can grow and thrive is important, often requiring immigrants to ask "Where am I needed now?" instead of focusing only on "What jobs here match my past?"
New immigrants arriving in Israel are eligible for substantial financial assistance during their first year through the Absorption Basket program.
For no fewer than 21,900 people, 2025 marked the fulfillment of a dream. Some enlisted in the IDF; others realized a 70-year-old aspiration. These are eight stories of people who chose to immigrate to Israel this year, against all odds.
