Israel clears proposal to bring remaining 5,800 Jews from India's northeast

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

74% : The Jewish Agency is Israel-based international organisation that acts collectively to strengthen Israel and the Jewish people worldwide - by advancing Aliyah as a core value.
57% : The Government of Israel on Sunday approved a "significant, wide-scale initiative" to complete the Aliyah (immigration) of the Bnei Menashe community from northeastern India, the Jewish Agency for Israel said.
57% : It will be the first time that the Jewish Agency will be leading the entire pre-immigration process - eligibility interviews together with the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, the Conversion Authority, and the Population and Immigration Authority - organising the flights for eligible candidates and managing their absorption in Israel.
53% : "This historic decision will bring approximately 5,800 members of the community to Israel by 2030, including 1,200 already approved in 2026," it said.
53% : Also Read Israeli PM Netanyahu postpones India visit citing security concerns Goyal calls on Israeli President Isaac Herzog; discusses economic ties India, Israel may implement proposed FTA in two phases: Piyush Goyal India eyes collaboration with Israeli startups to boost innovation: Goyal India, Israel have to work together to eliminate terrorism: Piyush Goyal It was presented to the cabinet by Immigration and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer.
52% : The delegation will interview the first half of the community, about 3,000 Bnei Menashe who have first-degree relatives in Israel," the announcement read.
51% : More recently, they have been sent to towns in northern Israel, with Nof Hagalil a mixed Jewish-Arab city very close to Nazareth a prime destination.
51% : "This government decision reflects the shared responsibility of the State of Israel and The Jewish Agency for a national effort that is meaningful, values-driven, and deeply moving.
48% : Israel's government has approved a proposal to bring all the remaining 5,800 Jews from India's north-eastern region, commonly referred to as Bnei Menashe, over the next five years.
47% : There have been intense debates around the Jewishness of Bnei Menashe in the past, but in 2005, the then Chief Rabbi of the Sephardi community, Rabbi Shlomo Amar, recognised them as "descendants of Israel", paving the way for their immigration to Israel.
42% : Around 2,500 community members already live in Israel, and local media reports say that most of the youngsters in the community serve in combat units of the Israel Defence Forces.

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