{
  "id": 14029615,
  "title": "Jewish Agency Chief Almog: Israel can absorb one million new immigrants amid rising antisemitism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/jewish-agency-chief-almog-israel-can-absorb-one-million-new",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T19:44:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/aliyah/article-911480"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jewish Agency chief Doron Almog claimed Israel possesses the resources to accommodate a million new immigrants, speaking at the \"Absorbing the Next Million\" conference in Jerusalem. The event, organized by Habayta, gathered government officials, community leaders, and immigrant representatives to discuss the challenge amidst growing antisemitism and international uncertainty for Jewish communities.\n\nFinance Minister Bezalel Smotrich emphasized immigration as an economic catalyst for Israel, asserting that attracting new residents would bolster the nation's economy. He commended Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer for his efforts, describing immigration as both a national priority and an opportunity for economic growth.\n\nMinister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli cautioned that unstable countries with significant Jewish populations could face severe instability, urging preparedness for potential threats. He highlighted language barriers as a major obstacle for newly arrived immigrants, noting the difficulty of navigating daily life without proficiency in Hebrew or English.\n\nIntegration was a focal point of the discussions, with experts emphasizing the importance of education, social connections, and cultural assimilation. Roi Aviksis of KKL-JNF stressed the role of schools in fostering a sense of belonging, while Rabbi Doron Perez called for introducing immigrants to Israel's history and national identity.",
  "summary": "Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called aliyah an economic growth engine as government ministers and Jewish leaders discussed preparations for a potential wave of immigration.",
  "key_points": [
    "Israel can absorb one million new immigrants, according to Jewish Agency chief Doron Almog",
    "Antisemitism poses challenges for immigrant integration in Israel",
    "Language barriers identified as major obstacle for newly arrived immigrants"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}