Tuvia Yagelnik reports 50% drop in African asylum seekers in Israel over a decade

The number of African asylum seekers and their children in Israel has fallen by 50% over the past decade, from 50,000 in 2016 to 25,000 today, according to a report by journalist Tuvia Yagelnik. Thousands more leave each year, and including 4,000 Sudanese with temporary status brings the total to 29,000.

Tuvia Yagelnik, a journalist compiling data on African migrants in Israel, released a report on Sunday showing a 50% decline in the number of asylum seekers and their children over the past decade, from 50,000 in 2016 to 25,000 today. The report notes that thousands more leave each year. When including 4,000 Sudanese asylum seekers granted temporary status, the total stands at 29,000, representing a decline of over 40%. The data is based on a compilation of official documents and statistics.

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1. 12 hours ago · 14:59 · 19 JulLatest

   Includes 4,000 Sudanese with temporary status, totaling 29,000.

2. 13:47 · 19 Jul

   Tuvia Yagelnik reports 50% drop in African asylum seekers in Israel over a decade

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• Developing15:24 · 1 JulIsrael to grant temporary residency to most Sudanese asylum seekers
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