Bringing Millions Home
Israel was founded as a nation of immigration – a country built on the idea that Jews from around the world would choose to make Israel their home and build their future here.
Today, for the first time since Israel’s establishment, that pattern is beginning to reverse. More and more Israelis are choosing to leave the country.
As the national home of the Jewish people, Israel has two responsibilities that must be addressed simultaneously: encouraging Aliyah and ensuring that Israelis choose to build their future in Israel.
These are two sides of the same national challenge. Failing to address them poses a strategic threat to Israel’s future.
More Israelis Are Leaving
Between 2023 and 2025, more than 130,000 Israelis left the country.
In 2024, Israel recorded the largest negative migration balance in its history, with approximately 60,000 more Israelis leaving than returning.
For the first time, Israel also experienced a negative migration balance among highly educated professionals. Doctors, engineers, scientists and other skilled Israelis are leaving — taking with them human capital that is essential to Israel’s future.
Israel does not have vast oil reserves, enormous agricultural lands or exceptional natural resources. Its greatest strategic resource has always been its people.
Human capital built Israel’s world-class universities, its thriving technology sector, its scientific achievements and its military capabilities.
The departure of Israelis is therefore not only a Zionist or social concern. It directly affects Israel’s economy, technological leadership and national security.
A New Vision for Aliyah
Yashar! believes that Israel, as the national home of the Jewish people, must actively encourage Aliyah and prepare the country to successfully welcome and integrate those who choose to come.
Our vision looks toward Israel’s centennial in 2048: an Israel that is once again a global destination — not only for Jews seeking a home, but for talented people seeking the best place to build companies, advance science, contribute to society and raise their families.
Our goal is ambitious: one million new immigrants during the first decade of the program, and another million by 2048.
In this Israel, human capital will be treated as a national strategic asset — strengthening the economy, the IDF, academia, research and Israeli society.
Israel will become a country that brings its sons and daughters home, attracts Jews from across the Diaspora and continuously renews itself.
That is the Israel Yashar! seeks to build.
Aliyah Is a Family and Community Decision
People rarely immigrate alone, and families do not make the decision to move their lives to Israel based on ideology alone.
They ask practical questions: Will my spouse be able to find work? Where will our children go to school? Can my professional qualifications be recognized? Will we be able to find housing? Is there a community waiting for us?
Israel’s Aliyah policy must answer those questions.
Personalized Aliyah
Aliyah is a process, not a single event.
Its success should not be measured on the day someone lands at Ben Gurion Airport, but five and ten years later.
Israel’s absorption system must therefore focus on continuity of life — employment, housing, language, education and community — as one integrated system rather than a collection of disconnected benefits.
A Flexible Framework for Aliyah, Return and Residency
We will establish a new “Hybrid Residency” status that recognizes that, for many people, moving to Israel can take place gradually — over time or at different stages of life.
We will also update the status of returning Israelis, creating a more flexible framework for Israelis who divide their lives between Israel and other countries, or who have lived abroad and wish to gradually return.
Hybrid Residency will include incentives designed to make completing the process of returning to Israel easier and more attractive.
We will also encourage Israelis living abroad to return by addressing barriers related to National Insurance obligations and taxation.
A Comprehensive Absorption and Integration System
We will establish an integrated system addressing the major components of successful immigration and integration:
- Hebrew-language acquisition.
- Rapid integration into employment in the immigrant’s profession.
- Recognition of foreign degrees and professional qualifications.
- Employment support for spouses.
- Placement of children in schools and early-childhood education.
- Initial placement and guidance regarding military and national service.
- Incentives for settling in National Priority Areas.
- An employment safety net during the first year in Israel.
A single One-Stop Shop will allow prospective immigrants to begin the process while they are still abroad.
Instead of navigating multiple government agencies and bureaucracies, individuals, families and communities will receive coordinated guidance throughout their journey.
National Human Capital Planning
We will establish a National Human Capital Authority responsible for coordinating Israel’s long-term human capital strategy.
It will map the future needs of the Israeli economy, develop targeted programs to attract professionals and talent in high-demand fields, and coordinate policy between government, academia and industry.
Community-Based Aliyah
Successful Aliyah is easier when people arrive with a community.
We will encourage organized groups to make Aliyah together, settle together and build local support networks.
Special incentives will be provided for community-based Aliyah to National Priority Areas, while Israel will work directly with Jewish communities abroad to develop and support these programs.
Attracting Global Talent
Israel should compete for the world’s best minds.
We will develop an attractive visa track for leading international talent — including scientists, entrepreneurs and experts in strategic fields — based on skills, professional expertise and the needs of the Israeli economy.
We will establish a legal framework for digital nomads and create fast-track employment registration for immigrants working in key sectors, including high-tech, healthcare and education.
Strengthening Israeli Academia
We will launch a multi-year initiative to strengthen Israel’s universities and research institutions.
The program will include competitive compensation for researchers, applied-research grants, investment in laboratories and research institutes, and expanded academic cooperation with the United States and Europe.
Israelis pursuing PhDs and postdoctoral studies abroad will be offered attractive opportunities to return, alongside the creation of hundreds of new positions in Israeli research institutions.
Government–Industry Partnership
Government cannot accomplish this alone.
We will establish structured mechanisms for coordination, incentives and matching between leading Israeli companies, Israelis living abroad and potential immigrants with skills needed by the Israeli economy.
Israel’s business sector will become an active partner in both designing and implementing national human-capital policy.
Strengthening Lone Soldiers and Their Families
A lone soldier serving in the IDF without a family support network in Israel represents one of the strongest expressions of commitment to the country.
We will expand support for lone soldiers and encourage the Aliyah of their families.
This will include financial assistance, supportive communities and an accelerated absorption process for families whose sons and daughters are serving Israel.
Removing Tax Barriers for Older Olim
We will address tax barriers that can discourage older Jews who have accumulated assets abroad from making Aliyah later in life.
A targeted reform of capital taxation and related obligations will remove unnecessary barriers and make it easier for members of this community to make Israel their home.
Bringing Israel Home, Bringing Israelis Home
Aliyah, the return of Israelis living abroad and the attraction of exceptional human capital are not separate policies.
They are part of one national strategy.
Israel’s greatest resource has always been its people.
Yashar! will build a country that once again attracts people rather than loses them; that welcomes Jews who choose to make Israel their home; that gives Israelis abroad a reason and a pathway to return; and that understands that successful Aliyah does not end at the airport — it begins there.
One million Olim in the first decade.
Another million by Israel’s centennial in 2048.
A stronger Israel built around its greatest strategic asset: its people.
Yashar! for Aliyah and Integration
Israel is the national home of the Jewish people, and Yashar! is setting a clear national goal: two million new Olim by Israel’s centennial in 2048.
We place Aliyah and successful integration at the heart of our national priorities. Welcoming Olim to Israel and ensuring their successful integration into Israeli society is both our responsibility and our privilege.
This goal embraces Jewish communities across the world and the continuing mission of the Ingathering of the Exiles, including fulfilling Israel’s historic commitment to communities whose Aliyah has already been approved.
We will work to strengthen the chain of Jewish generations and promote an inclusive and respectful approach by state institutions at every stage of life, from birth to burial.
How Does Israel Absorb Olim Today?
Israel’s absorption system has been neglected for years and has failed to adapt to the realities of 21st-century Aliyah.
Responsibility is fragmented among government ministries, agencies and authorities — including immigration and absorption, interior affairs, healthcare, education, banking and local government. Each operates according to its own rules, while no single body is ultimately responsible for the outcome that matters most: the successful integration of every Oleh into Israeli society.
The consequences are clear. Recognition of academic degrees and professional qualifications can take years. Doctors, academics and other skilled professionals find themselves working far below their qualifications. Banking barriers complicate even the most basic steps involved in building a new life. Language barriers prevent Olim from fully participating in their communities.
Despite significant efforts to encourage Aliyah, some Olim ultimately leave Israel after only a few years. Their experiences travel back to Jewish communities abroad and influence the decisions of those considering whether to follow them.
Yashar! intends to change this.
A New Approach to Aliyah and Integration
Yashar! sees successful integration as strategic national infrastructure and a force multiplier for Israel’s economy and society.
In our vision, an Oleh family begins its integration process before leaving its country of origin and has one address responsible for guiding it throughout the process.
Employment, housing, education, information about schools, Aliyah documentation and passports, Hebrew-language learning and banking arrangements should begin before the family lands in Israel.
Israel should not measure success simply by how many Olim arrive. We should measure how many stay, integrate and build successful, fulfilling lives here.
Every Oleh should know that they are not alone in navigating the system. The system should work for them.
That is Zionism put into practice.
Integration Means Continuity of Life
Aliyah is not a single event. Its success is measured in the years following arrival and across every aspect of life: employment, language, housing, education and community.
The state’s responsibility does not end when an Oleh lands at Ben Gurion Airport. It must accompany Olim throughout their journey toward full integration.
Integration with Dignity and Equality
Anyone who chooses to tie their future to Israel should be welcomed as an equal citizen from day one — with equal rights, equal access to public services, recognition of their profession and respect for their identity, traditions and community heritage.
One Address. One Responsibility.
Olim should not have to navigate government bureaucracy alone.
We will concentrate responsibility for Aliyah and integration under one coordinated framework, with clear and measurable targets for successful integration.
Our Plan
A One-Stop Shop for Aliyah and Integration
We will establish a unified One-Stop Shop responsible for accompanying Olim throughout the entire process.
This framework will operate from the first point of contact abroad through full integration in Israel, covering Hebrew-language acquisition, employment, housing, education — including sports and the arts — healthcare and access to rights and benefits.
It will also include a dedicated track to complete the Aliyah of communities that have already been approved to immigrate and are still waiting to come to Israel.
We will replace fragmented bureaucracy with personalized support for individuals, families and communities, backed by digital services and AI capabilities.
A dedicated support system will also serve immigrant entrepreneurs, investors and business owners.
Most importantly, we will establish measurable national integration targets, including employment in an Oleh’s profession, Hebrew proficiency and long-term retention in Israel.
Hebrew, Employment and Fast Recognition of Qualifications
Hebrew is a gateway to Israeli society.
We will strengthen Israel’s Ulpan system, expand flexible learning hours for Olim who combine employment and studies, and focus instruction on high-quality, practical Hebrew skills.
Practical Hebrew will also be integrated into professional training programs.
At the same time, we will dramatically accelerate and streamline the recognition of foreign academic degrees and professional qualifications.
We will create fast-track procedures with binding timelines for recognizing degrees and previous professional experience. Where appropriate, provisional professional licenses will allow Olim to begin working immediately under supervision while completing Israeli requirements.
High-quality professional conversion and certification courses will combine vocational training with practical Hebrew, and recognition and training processes will be able to begin before the Oleh leaves their country of origin.
In partnership with the private sector, we will develop employment tracks based on professional profiles, incentives for employers who hire Olim, and community-based mentoring and networking programs.
We will prioritize the accelerated integration of immigrant doctors, healthcare professionals and teachers into public systems where Israel faces national shortages.
We will also remove barriers facing outstanding immigrant athletes and promote the integration of immigrant artists into Israel’s cultural life.
Removing Banking and Financial Barriers
Opening a bank account, transferring funds, obtaining credit or applying for a mortgage should not become an obstacle course for a new Oleh.
Together with the Bank of Israel and the financial system, we will establish binding policies to remove unnecessary banking and financial barriers.
Olim will be able to open accounts, transfer funds, access credit and apply for mortgages through clear, fair and accessible procedures — while maintaining appropriate financial regulation and oversight.
Every Oleh deserves a fair financial starting point in Israel.
Housing Assistance for Olim and Senior Citizens
We will reassess existing rental assistance for new Olim as part of the broader integration system and update it to reflect current needs.
We will also work to reduce waiting lists for public housing among low-income elderly Olim and significantly improve existing public-housing solutions.
Absorption Centers
Our goal is to shorten the time families need to spend in absorption centers by expanding housing solutions within Israeli communities.
At the same time, we will improve living conditions for families in absorption centers and expand the educational and social services available within and around them.
Less Bureaucracy, Greater Language Accessibility
Language should never prevent someone from exercising their rights.
In accordance with the State Comptroller’s recommendations, we will establish a multilingual center to help Olim understand and access their rights.
We will ensure language accessibility throughout public institutions and essential service providers, particularly in banking, healthcare, education, taxation, Population and Immigration Authority services, IDF screening and recruitment processes, employment portals and government benefits.
We will improve multilingual access to welfare services, particularly housing benefits.
Public healthcare institutions — especially mental-health services — will provide greater language accessibility, and medication information will be made available in a wider range of languages.
Language barriers must never become barriers to equal opportunity in education, healthcare or housing.
An Inclusive Approach to Judaism and Shabbat
We will promote an inclusive and respectful approach to Judaism through responsibility and dialogue.
Local authorities and communities will be given greater autonomy to shape Shabbat in their public spaces according to their character and values.
Personal Status
We will work to establish a framework for civil partnerships in Israel, promote respectful conversion processes, and enable victims of terrorism to be buried according to the practices applied in the IDF.
These policies reflect our commitment to strengthening the chain of Jewish generations through an inclusive and respectful approach by state institutions throughout the stages of life — from birth to burial.
We will also address barriers related to passport policy for new Olim and their children, enabling their full participation in personal and professional life in Israel.
Fighting Poverty, Loneliness and Fraud Among Senior Olim
As part of Yashar!’s broader plan for senior citizens, we will strengthen support for Holocaust survivors and improve assistance for low-income immigrant pensioners who worked after making Aliyah but accumulated insufficient pensions.
We will develop multilingual programs to combat loneliness among senior citizens and strengthen targeted enforcement against fraud and scams, particularly those targeting immigrant communities.
Education and Young Olim
We will build a comprehensive linguistic, academic and social support system for immigrant children in Israeli schools.
This will include dedicated educational support, teacher training and appropriate funding for schools absorbing significant numbers of Olim.
We will expand military, national-service and volunteer opportunities for young Olim, recognizing these frameworks as important gateways into Israeli society.
Support will be tailored to the unique needs of different immigrant communities, including closing educational gaps while strengthening identity and a sense of belonging.
We will also work to prevent social exclusion, bullying and violence in schools and kindergartens and provide educators with the training and tools needed to address these challenges.
Strengthening Lone Soldiers and Their Families
A lone soldier serving in the IDF without a family support network in Israel represents an extraordinary expression of commitment to the country.
We will expand benefits and support for lone soldiers and encourage the Aliyah of families whose sons and daughters serve in Israel.
This will include financial assistance, supportive communities and an accelerated integration track for families joining their children in Israel.
Equal Opportunity in Public Service
We will promote equal opportunity for Olim throughout Israel’s public service and diplomatic corps.
We will also expand pathways for Olim to participate in military service, national service and volunteer programs.
Honoring the Heritage of All Jewish Communities
The story of Israel belongs to every Jewish community that helped build it.
We will implement Government Resolution 1785 establishing a center dedicated to preserving and teaching the heritage of Soviet Jewry and its struggle to preserve Jewish identity and make Aliyah.
Alongside this, we will strengthen the preservation and teaching of Ethiopian Jewish heritage and incorporate the history and heritage of all of Israel’s Jewish communities into educational curricula and IDF programs.
We will encourage connections between communities through education, sports, culture, art, recreation and volunteering — helping Olim integrate into Israeli society while recognizing and celebrating their unique contribution to Israel’s culture, heritage and national story.
Two Million Olim by 2048
Aliyah is not complete when a plane lands at Ben Gurion Airport.
It is complete when a family builds a home here; when parents can work in their professions; when children feel that they belong; when an Oleh can speak the language, navigate the system and participate fully in Israeli society.
Yashar! will make Aliyah and integration a national priority — not only by bringing Jews home, but by building a country in which they can stay, succeed and thrive.
Two million Olim by Israel’s centennial in 2048.
One address. One responsibility.
A country that works for those who choose to make it their home.
