According to The Zioneer, 800 immigrants from France have landed at Ben Gurion Airport this month, with hundreds more expected in the coming days. The arrivals were greeted with dancing at the airport, as part of a broader Western aliyah wave.
The arrival of 800 French immigrants this month underscores a sustained increase in Western aliyah. The Zioneer has previously reported a 25% surge in 2025, with France leading the rise. The new immigrants include many skilled professionals — doctors, engineers, software developers, and businesspeople — who are expected to integrate quickly into the Israeli economy. The welcoming scene at Ben Gurion Airport, with dancing and celebration, reflects the broader enthusiasm for aliyah among Western Jews, according to the report.
- Developing128 new immigrants land from France, opening summer 2026 aliyah season
- DevelopingThe Zioneer: 6,000 olim expected in Israel this summer, Jewish population on track to reach 8 million next year
- StrongWestern aliyah to Israel surged 25% in 2025, led by French and American Jews
- DevelopingBen Gurion Airport expects 75,000 passengers as summer break begins, Lufthansa resumes flights
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