Since Russia’s invasion of their country began in February, a total of 33,000 Ukrainians have fled to Israel, almost a portion of whom have left, according to Figures from the Ministry of Social Affairs reported through the Haaretz newspaper.
Of those who arrived, 4,200 were covered by the Law of Return, which allows with a Jewish parent or grandparent to obtain Israeli citizenship.
Of the rest, 14,000 have gone to countries, according to Wednesday’s report.
The vast majority of those who remained in the country – 12,788 – sought humanitarian aid, adding support to intellectual aptitude, purchase of food, medical assistance and placement in the school system.
Social Affairs Minister Meir Cohen said most of those who arrived were women, young or old who won “a big hug from us and adequate and fair government and civil aid. “
“Israel will continue with Ukrainian citizens until the end of the war, either with assistance here in Israel or with the humanitarian aid we sent to Europe,” he said.
Most of those who arrived headed to cities with larger Russian-speaking communities, with the largest number, 616, heading to the coastal city of Bat Yam. Another 568 went to Haifa, 486 to Ashkelon, 417 to Netanya, 470 to Petah Tikva and 434 to Ashdod.
Under existing regulations, Ukrainians want a visa to stay up to 3 months in Israel.
In July, the High Court of Justice annulled a quota set by Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked that would have limited to 5,000 the number of Ukrainians arriving as refugees who were eligible for the Return Law. online application form even before they leave their homes.
In ruling in favor of a petition contrary to Shaked’s quota, the court rejected the state’s categorical assertion that those arriving on a three-month visa will increase their visits.
Just a week after Shaked announced his quota plan, the Israeli government said the number of Ukrainians arriving was reaching the limit.
The roof divided the governing coalition of the time, with the opposition of Meretz. It also sparked strong complaints from Ukraine, which said it had breached the visa agreement between the two countries.
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