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Immigration to Israel up nearly 30 percent, largely due to Russian speakers

“Aliyah” from the United States has remained stable, while French immigration has dropped 21 percent.

More than 200 new immigrants (olim) from France, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela and Russia arrive in Israel, July 17, 2019. Photo by Eliana Rudee.
More than 200 new immigrants (olim) from France, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela and Russia arrive in Israel, July 17, 2019. Photo by Eliana Rudee.

Immigration to Israel rose by almost 30 percent in the first half of 2019 compared to the previous year, according to the Jewish Agency for Israel.

The increase of 16,005 newcomers from 2018 comes mostly from Russian speakers leaving countries associated with the former Soviet Union.

According to a report in Haaretz, the overwhelming majority of new immigrants came from Russia, numbering 7,884 (a 73 percent increase), and Ukraine with 3,007 (a 6 percent increase)

Aliyah from the United States remained stable, with French immigration dropping 21 percent.

According to the Jewish Agency, 839 new arrivals came from France to Israel in the first six months of 2019. Immigration from France spiked from 2013 to 2015, but has dropped as many struggle with finding employment and failing to acclimate to the Middle East.

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