Since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, approximately 35,000 Jews from around 100 countries have immigrated to Israel, according to a Jewish Agency report.

Of these, 31,000 immigrated during 2024. About one-third of the new arrivals are young adults between the ages of 18 and 35, with some joining the Israel Defense Forces.

The Jewish Agency chairman, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Doron Almog, emphasized the strong bond between Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. He credited this connection as a source of strength for Israeli society during a period marked by the aftermath of the Hamas-led massacre that claimed the lives of 1,200 Israelis.

Jewish immigration to Israel initially declined after the October attack, but interest surged in the following months. The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration reported significant increases in aliyah applications: a 300% rise from France, 150% from Canada, 100% from the United States, and 40% from the United Kingdom, according to data published earlier in 2024.

The renewed wave of immigration has been linked to rising global antisemitism and a heightened sense of Jewish identity.

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported a 200% increase in antisemitic incidents in the United States alone since October 2023, with over 10,000 cases documented. ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt expressed concern over the escalating threats faced by Jewish communities worldwide, warning of the pervasive nature of antisemitism in the wake of the attack.

Yaakov Hagoel, chairman of the World Zionist Organization, highlighted a sharp rise in global antisemitic incidents, with daily occurrences numbering in the hundreds. He noted a troubling trend of normalization of antisemitism among diaspora communities, underscoring the urgency of addressing these challenges.