Refugee

The refugee child who conquered the Germans

Reem is a symbol of today's Europe. Embraced by Merkel as a poor refugee child, today her posts show a map without Israel.Op-ed.

The US and the UK cannot be trusted

Israel owes its existence, not to Britain nor the US, but to Stalin. And Russia can certainly not be trusted. Opinion.

Likud and Yesh Atid MKs demand

Gazan refugees should be resettled by the West

Danon & Ben Barak: "Europe and USA should offer a haven for Gaza residents who seek relocation".

What Americans can do to help

Holding the U.S. government accountable to the people’s true wishes is a stand for civilization and an act of vital self-interest. Opinion.

Diplomatic battle between Israel & Egypt can decide Gaza future

For Egypt, Gaza is a forward outpost that keeps IDF forces occupied in the south, disturbs Israel, and prevents it from strengthening. Op-ed

Ukraine threatens to prevent Israelis from entering country

Israel's Foreign Ministry calls it a 'blackmail attempt.'

NGO report:

Saudis killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants on border

According to the report by Human Rights Watch, Saudi border guards fired on migrants at the Yemeni border with guns and explosives.

Diaspora Minister visits Chabad refugee camp in Poland

Chabad of Poland partners with Diaspora Min. to host summer camp for Ukrainian-Jewish refugees, build school for refugee children.

Poland Chabad hosts summer camp for Jewish refugees from Ukraine

Chabad of Poland partners with Mosaic United & Israel's Diaspora Affairs Min. to host summer programming for 200 Jewish Ukrainian refugees.

Watch: Angelina Jolie steps down as UN's refugee ambassador

The 47-year-old Academy Award-winning actress was appointed the agency's first envoy in 2012.

Jew who ran from Nazis and shaped Harvard University dies at 95

Henry Rosovsky, refugee from the Nazis who shaped Harvard University, dies at 95.

For some Ukrainian Jews, the war helped them find their roots

Refugees have grown some Ukrainian cities’ dwindling Jewish communities, potentially forever.

Ukraine war:

Jewish charity offers refugee children a semblance of normalcy

In an era of war, Ukrainian refugee kids get a summer break thanks to UJA-Federation of New York.

With Yad L'Achim's help:

Ukrainian Jews rebuild community in Kiryat Yam

In northern Israel, Ukrainian refugees settle and rebuild, with the help of Chabad and Yad L'Achim.

Watch: Ben Stiller meets Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Actor Ben Stiller meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy while visiting Ukraine.

Muslim paramedic joins operation to rescue Jewish refugees

Muslim paramedic joins collaborative operation to rescue Jewish Ukrainian refugees.

Humanitarian aid

Over 10,000 athletes & officials to donate sports clothes

In cooperation with Pitchon-Lev, Maccabiah athletes to donate sports clothes to refugees, Jewish immigrants, and the needy.

In Poland, Hadassah doctors are saving refugees' lives

At Polish clinic for Ukraine refugees, Hadassah’s doctors dispense medicine and expertise.

Special rescue operation brings 3 bedridden refugees to Israel

Combined mission by JDC, Jewish Agency, and United Hatzalah, helps three ill Ukrainian refugees safely immigrate to Israel.

Panama Jews collect clothes for needy refugees and immigrants

Panama Jewish community mobilizes for clothing collection project for Ukraine, Ethiopia, immigrants, sends over 4 tons of clothes to Israel.

Warsaw:

Preparing for the giant refugee Passover Seder

Chabad Warsaw has been helping Ukrainian Jewish refugees in Poland and is preparing a large seder for them at a hotel.

Adelsons sponsor flights of 500 Ukraine refugees to Israel

Children of Miriam and Sheldon Adelson contribute to Unite Hatzalah's Operation Orange Wings to rescue Ukrainian refugees.

Poll: Most Israelis support 'balanced position' on Ukraine war

New poll: 34% of Israelis negatively view new wave of immigration; 35% support limiting entry to only refugees eligible to immigrate.

Rabbi Rafi Ostroff:

Sights like the Holocaust, but there is no comparison

Rabbi Rafi Ostroff of the World Organization of Orthodox Synagogues and Communities recounts his experience helping Ukrainian refugees.

5,000th immigrant from Ukraine

Young doctor and mother: "I feel safe and happy"

Katia Kirplok, 29, arrived in Israel with her infant son. Her husband, brother, and mother remain back in Ukraine.

Local leader to Ukraine immigrants: 'Binyamin is your home'

Binyamin Regional Council embraces immigrants from Ukraine, holding a day of integration and tribute.

Ukrainian refugees speak:

'I didn't want to leave, but it was for our safety'

NY-based VC buys mattresses, blankets, food to help refugees in Moldova.

Ministers quibble:

'Only option is to set up caravans for Ukrainian refugees'

At Finance Ministry meeting, ministers debate where to house new immigrants fleeing Ukraine-Russia war. 'No option other than caravans.'

Purim with Ukrainian refugees:

'With the noise of the clapper, we suppress the voice of war'

Hungarian Jews celebrate Purim with Ukrainian refugees and demand peace with rattles.

Within a day:

Haredi group prepares thousands of packages for Ukraine refugees

Within one day, Gerrer hasidim in Ashdod collect thousands of packages of new clothes, toys, and linens for Ukraine refugees.

'I lost my son and now I lost my home'

German Rozhkov fell in battle as an IDF commander. Now Israel is bringing his father and mother to Israel from Ukraine.

Jewish orgs. call on Biden to accept Ukrainian refugees

28 organizations under Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations urge govt. to expedite acceptance of refugees.

Israel concerned over jump in number of Russians arriving

'We cannot create an immigration policy which discriminates between Russia and Ukraine,' government official says.

PM Bennett:

'We'll allow Ukrainians to remain here until danger has passed'

Israeli PM Bennett urges countrymen to warmly welcome new immigrants from war-torn Ukraine, responds to criticism of refugee policy.

Interior Min.:

'Criticism of Ukraine refugee policy is politically motivated'

'Proposed solution will preserve Israel's identity as a Jewish state,' Interior Minister Shaked tells Israel National News.

'People have been living in cellars for a week'

While millions have fled their homes, many still remain in beleaguered Ukraine, Ukraine's Chief Rabbi relates.

Former Justice Min.: 'Those who come to Israel don't leave'

MK Amir Ohana, former Justice Min., opposes accepting Ukrainian refugees. 'Any child who says 3 words in Hebrew - try getting him to leave.'

UK Jewish group slams government’s Ukrainian refugee policy

Over 100 members of the UK Jewish community denounce lack of visas offered by government to Ukrainians fleeing Russian invasion.

Shaked: Israel prepared to host 25,000 Ukrainians

Minister Shaked announces 20,000 Ukrainians not covered by Law of Return already in Israel to be allowed to stay, 5,000 more allowed to come

Yom HaGirush—the inside story

From Morocco to India, Yemen to Afghanistan, centuries of legacies were incinerated with barely a murmur from the world. Op-ed.

Now that the Taliban has won

The ongoing violence in Afghanistan is one aspect of the brutal Taliban return, but it is also leading to a massive refugee problem. Op-ed.

A refugee solution for Biden — from 1944

Biden’s fear of backlash reportedly contributed to the slide from his initial promise of 125,000 refugess to 62,500, to 15,000. Op-ed.

Arab refugee aid could endanger Israelis

US Jews should find themselves in a quandary if they give this serious thought. Just why should any country donate money to the PA? Op-ed.

Dismantle UNRWA and there may be a chance for peace

Instead of improving the lot of the "refugees" it is supposed to be helping, UNRWA perpetuates their status and hatred for Israel. Op-ed/

For PA 'peace' means destroying Israel with 5.6 million refugees

41% of PA population lives in areas controlled by the PA but is still considered 'refugees'. Commentary

Judge blocks Trump order allowing states to refuse refugees

President Trump's executive order enabling states to refuse to resettle refugees faces legal setback after federal judge issues injunction.

Somali refugee charged in ramming attack on Orthodox Jews in LA

Police found knife, Koran in car after 32-year-old Somalian refugee drove from Seattle to LA, attempted to run down Jews.

A numbers game to save Gaza

After cut to UNRWA:

Trump continues to threaten the PA

Trump reportedly considering declaration against special 'Palestinian refugee status,' complete cut in funding to UNRWA.

Watch: Czech president speaks out against Islam

Citizens of Prague gather in protest against Muslim refugees.

Watch: London correspondent discusses refugee crisis

Former leader of UK Independent Party clarifies definition of refugee.

Mob cheers as fire engulfs refugee center in Germany

As a former hotel being converted into a refugee shelter burns, a group of ‘drunks’ celebrate.

British Jews alarmed by wristbands for migrants

Colored wristbands handed out to migrants are likened to yellow stars during the Holocaust.

How many Arab refugees were there in 1948? Maybe 300,000 - or less

Refugees and displaced persons break record at 60 million

New UN report shows forced displacement figures at unheard of new levels, with voluntary return at the lowest in over 30 years.

'Refugees? What about Jews expelled by Arabs?'

Knesset holds special debate about 850,000 Jews who lived in Arab lands in 1948 before being forced out.

Cheney: Obama Created Vacuum that Led to Refugees

'When the US played a major role in the region... it would have been much easier to manage this kind of situation,' says ex-vice president.

Bulgaria, Hungary May Buy Israeli Border Fences

Faced with a wave of migrants from the Middle East and Africa, the countries may buy fences like Israel's barrier with Egypt.

Global Displaced Persons Highest Since World War Two

UN report through 2013 finds 'quantum leap' in number of displaced persons, breaks 50 million for first time since WWII.

Military Assault in Ukraine Sparks Mass Exodus

Accusations fly between Kiev and Moscow as thousands rumored to be seeking asylum.