TEL AVIV —
Since October 7, data from the
Population and Immigration Authority reveals
that Israelis that approximately 370,000 Israelis have left the country with
the latest update spanning to the end of November. According to the statistics,
Israelis are increasingly seeking refuge abroad, particularly in Europe, with a
growing interest in purchasing real estate across several European countries.
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Israeli
economic newspaper, “The Marker” highlighted that Isreali families have been
showing keen interest in buying real estate and homes abroad since October 7.
By the end of October, about 230,309 Israelis immigrated, while an additional
139,839 left during November, according to the data and in tandem with Israel’s
Ministry of Interior, Jo24 reported.
This number could actually be higher
at 500,000 Israelis leaving the country
Meanwhile,
estimates from the website "
Zaman Yisrael" suggest that this number
could be higher, with reports indicating that over 500,000 Israelis have left
the country, surpassing the number of returnees and new immigrants. The website
anticipates a potential increase in departures, particularly among Israelis who
were already residing abroad or traveling during the Jewish holidays in
September.
Furthermore,
Israel’s war on Gaza has significantly reduced the influx of tourists coming
into Israel, with only 2,000 immigrants arriving since October 7, compared to
the average of about 4,500 before the war.
This signifies a decline of over 70
percent in
immigration rates to Israel.
Jolie, a
34-year-old who recently joined the Israeli community in Portugal, shared her
story with The Marker newspaper. Having fled Ashkelon due to the war on Gaza,
she expressed no intention of returning to live in the country. Jolie recounted
her immigration to Israel in 1995 and her current employment in Lisbon as a
content filtering supervisor.
Portugal, Greece, and Cyprus
Journalist
Shlomit Lin's report in The Marker newspaper aligns with estimates and data
analysis conducted by Tani Goldstein, emphasizing the trend of Israelis seeking
refuge and real estate in countries such as Greece, Cyprus, and Portugal.
The
newspaper highlighted the case of the Lafaei family, owners of a real estate
investment company, who moved to Porto, Portugal, six years ago. The influx of
Israelis to Portugal has increased during the war on Gaza, with many initially
coming to escape and subsequently exploring possibilities for long-term
residence.
20 percent of Israeli families
expressed interest in buying property outside of IsraelThe return
of Israeli interest in purchasing
real estate abroad was noted in a survey
conducted by the Geographic Mapping Group of the Real Estate Center last
September. Approximately 20 percent of Israeli families expressed interest in
buying property outside the country, with Greece leading at 38 percent,
followed by the United States at 30 percent, and then Cyprus and Portugal.
A month
after the aggression, real estate offices for Israelis abroad reported an increase
in inquiries from individuals and families seeking to buy property in Portugal,
Greece, and Cyprus. Previously, discussions revolved around investment in real
estate and tourist apartments, but now there's a shift towards seeking larger
apartments suitable for families.
Nir Shmol,
CEO of a real estate company in Athens, noted that during the war on Gaza, many
Israelis moved to live in tourist apartments in various locations, and now, as
Israel’s aggressions persist, hundreds of Israeli families are considering
permanent residence in Greece. They are exploring options for work, residence,
and future stability abroad while expressing a desire to live among the Jewish
community.
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