More Israelis leaving country than arriving: Press review

More Israelis leaving country than arriving: Press review Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Wed, 06/03/2026 - 14:22 Meanwhile, a senior army officer is dismissed over sexual misconduct, and a Netanyahu ally accuses him of jeopardising coalition unity Incoming travellers walk with their luggage upon arrival at Israel's central Ben Gurion Airport on 25 June 2025 (Jack Guez/AFP) Off Voluntary emigration from Israel An Israeli parliament-commissioned study has found that more Israelis have left the country than have arrived in recent years. Findings from the study, published by Ynet on Wednesday, show that almost half of those who have left in recent years are young people with higher education degrees. The data also indicate that emigration has increased since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023, while fewer Israelis have returned.