Israel suffers record emigration wave, with almost 270,000 leaving since 2023

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A Tel Aviv University study reported that nearly 270,000 Israeli citizens have emigrated since 2023, with an average of 90,000 leaving annually for three months or more. Researchers warn this record emigration wave, particularly among highly educated individuals, poses a growing concern for Israel's security and economy if the trend continues.

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Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Tue, 08/04/2026 - 13:19 Tel Aviv University study finds emigration running well above the last decade's average, with lawmakers blaming the war on Gaza and the 'regime coup' for driving Israelis abroad A demonstrator dressed as Donald Trump holds a puppet depicting Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv last week, in protest at violent attacks on Palestinians by Israeli settlers in the West Bank (AFP) Off Close to 270,000 Israeli citizens have left the country since 2023,

Israel suffers record emigration wave, with almost 270,000 leaving since 2023

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