Demographics![]() Israel's Jewish population tops 6.5 million69 years after founding, Israel boasts highest fertility rate in OECD, with a total population of over 8.7 million.![]() 'We will lose Jewish majority at current pace of construction'Gideon Sa'ar says lack of construction in Jewish neighborhood in Jerusalem combined with rampant illegal Arab construction threatens capital![]() Israel's population to surge to 20 million by 2065Study shows Jewish population to grow to 81% of Israel's total, with massive growth in haredi community, which will make up 32% of Israel.![]() How religious are Israelis?Figures released ahead of Israel's 69th Independence Day reveal secular Jews a minority, with most identifying as religious or traditional.![]() Europe turns young again - due to Muslim migrantsThe number of births has gone up and so has the number of mosques.![]() Muslim birthrate in Israel declinesNearly 1.5 million Muslim citizens in Israel, roughly 18% of population.![]() Haredim to surpass Arab population by 2050More than 1/3 of Jewish population will be haredi by 2059, with more than 4 million haredim in Israel.![]() Haredi leader blasts Rockland County executive as 'anti-Semitic'Orthodox residents of Monsey, NY stunned by alleged statements of county executive calling to 'stop growth of Orthodox community'.![]() Rabbi Sacks understands Europe better than the PopeIt is ironic that a Jewish religious leader understands Europe’s disaster more clearly than the Pope. It also seems that Lord Sacks cares more about Europe’s roots than the head of Catholicism.![]() Jerusalem's declining Jewish majority about to rise again?While Jewish majority has declined since reunification of Jerusalem in 1967, data suggests that trend may be reversing itself.![]() Haredi surge: 25% of Jewish students enrolled in haredi systemHaredi school system nearly doubles in size in since 2000, overtakes national religious as second largest in Israel.![]() Why is the PA hiding Palestinian emigration from Judea-Samaria?Leading Israeli demographer claims Palestinian Authority employing several ploys to falsely inflate its population statistics.![]() Israeli demographics working in Jews' favorDemographics Expert Yoram Ettinger presents nine-point optimistic analysis.![]() Expert: Kerry ignores demographics in Israel-PA policyFormer Amb. and demographer Yoram Ettinger notes Jewish presence in Israel is stronger than ever - making a 'one-state' solution possible.![]() Israeli Jewish, Arab birth rates now evenIsrael's Jewish population has increased its birth rate significantly in recent years, and is now almost on par with the Arab birth rate.![]() Demographics as the Best Tool to Predict Economic GrowthThe study of demographics can be one of the most important tools for predicting the economic growth.![]() Just How Many Arabs Are in Israel?PA's stats bureau releases official figures: there are 4.68 million Arabs in Gaza-Judea-Samaria, and that's set to grow with 40% under 14.![]() Jewish Growth a Result of Israeli Optimism, says AmbassadorAmbassador Yoram Ettinger says the Israeli Jewish population grows because of a number of convergent factors, the most vital being optimism.![]() How Many Arabs, Jews Live in Judea-Samaria?Gap of over one million people in census data from Judea-Samaria population counts; experts accuse PA of falsifying, omitting information.![]() Former NSW Premier Carr's 'Pivot' Away from IsraelFactual errors in Bob Carr's words make his claims unfounded.![]() Watch: ISIS Video Targets Older Recruits for Patrol DutyFootage revealing a special patrol unit for older jihadists reveals extent of ISIS's organization as a terror group.![]() Muslims Love Death, Europe is Tired of LifeThey both hate Israel.![]() Former Envoy: History Proves Israel Can Withstand US PressureFormer envoy to US insists Israel can and should stand up to US pressure - particularly under 'dramatically weak' Barack Obama.![]() Poll: 20% of Israelis Feel More 'Jewish' Than 'Israeli'Most Israelis feel more or equally 'Jewish' as they do 'Israeli,' poll reveals. But will they in the future?![]() 'No Arab Demographic Time Bomb,' Say ExpertsYoram Ettinger and Mark Langfan debunk demographic threat; current trend leads to 80% Jewish majority in Judea, Samaria by 2035.![]() UN 'Politicized' Report Inflates Area C Arab NumbersFormer IDF colonel who helped draw Areas A, B, C maps slams UN claim of 300,000 Arabs in Area C. The real number is around 70,000.![]() Liberman: Israel’s Border to be ‘Near Highway 6’Liberman supports agreement, but asks how new PA state will handle 3 million new Arab residents.![]() Demographer: 62% Jewish is Not EnoughIsrael cannot annex Judea and Samaria and remain a viable state, demographer argues.![]() Fischer: Hareidi Birthrate ‘a Problem’Bank of Israel head makes controversial statements about hareidi, Arab families in a farewell address.![]() UJA Releases Largest Diaspora Study Ever ConductedThe UJA-Federation of New York has released the data from the largest Jewish community study ever conducted outside the State of Israel.![]() Jewish Growth Speeds Up in Judea, SamariaThe already-high Jewish growth rate in Judea and Samaria has picked up speed. Fastest growth is outside ‘settlement blocs.’![]() Jewish Families Largest in Judea, SamariaFamily Day findings show high birthrate in Judea and Samaria, increase in number of single-parent households.![]() Study: Which Academics Leave Israel?The Central Bureau of Statistics looks at who leaves Israel, who stays, and the ties between schools and citizenship.![]() Rivlin: Settlements Guarantee our Existence‘Settlements don’t threaten our existence, they guarantee it,’ Rivlin tells Peres. He sympathizes with Israeli Arabs over ‘demographobia.'![]() In Future, Half the Population Won't Enlist, Says ExpertHebrew U expert: The changing birthrate among different sectors may lead to a point where half the people be exempted from military service.![]() Jewish Birthrate Up, Arab Rate Down in JerusalemThe Jewish birthrate in Jerusalem is higher than the Arab birthrate, putting an end to reports of an Arab demographic threat.![]() America's Majority Becoming New Minority: White Births at 49%Equal rights and affirmative action legislation may someday have to be applied to white Americans, given current census figures.![]() Israel Approaches 8 Million at 64As Israel prepares to celebrate its 64th year, the population stands at almost 8 million – an almost tenfold rise from 806,000 in 1948.![]() Report: Israel's Jewish Births Up 20%An Interior Ministry Report shows Israel's Jewish birth rate is upwhile Arab birthrates are down - promising Israel's future will be Jewish. |