The migration trend predates the war, with departures surging by 51% in the months leading up to the Oct. 7 attacks, amid widespread protests against the government's controversial judicial overhaul.
Notably, the demographic profile of those leaving reveals the departure of Israel's most educated and economically mobile citizens, including married professionals working in tech, medicine, academia, and business.
The immediate aftermath of Oct. 7 saw a staggering 285% increase in Israelis leaving the country permanently, underscoring deeper concerns about safety, governance, and social cohesion.
Germany and Portugal have emerged as top destinations for departing Israelis, appealing for their robust economies and political stability as ancestral passports facilitate relocation.
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