Germany is increasingly attracting Israelis who are leaving the country, with reparation laws facilitating easier access to nationality for descendants of Holocaust victims. This trend occurs despite a rise in antisemitism.

Last year, for the first time in its history, Israel recorded a negative migration balance. In 2024, 82,700 Israelis left the country, an all-time record. In Europe, Germany is benefiting the most, attracting 18 percent of this emigration according to the OECD. Settling in Germany is facilitated by reparation laws that give descendants of Holocaust victims easier access to German nationality. Since 2022, passport applications have surged, despite a rise in anti-Semitism in the country. FRANCE 24...