Citizenship

Supreme Court okays revoking terrorists' citizenship

Israel's Supreme Court okays revoking citizenship of those convicted of harming State security, paving the way for government action.

Particularism or Universalism?

Are the citizens of Israel entitled to preserve their ethnic and religious makeup as well as their culture? And who is to decide? Opinion.

Portugal opens inquiry into Roman Abramovich’s citizenship

Agency that granted Russian-Israeli billionaire Portuguese citizenship now investigating "possible irregularity" in application.

The most important conversation the Jewish world needs to have

Shared peoplehood does not negate the particular compact of citizenship between Israel’s government and its citizens alone. Op-ed.

New Yorkers with Sephardic roots say Spain is breaking its promise of citizenship

With thousands of applications rejected and more placed on hold, some New Yorkers with Sephardic roots accuse Spain of breaking its promise.

US politicians decry wave of Sephardi Spanish citizenship rejections

Responding to allegations that thousands of applications were rejected in 2021, lawmakers ask Spanish president to investigate.

Why Spain’s Jewish citizenship law’s acceptance rate has plummeted

Spain reportedly tightening process offering citizenship to descendants of Jews expelled from the country in 1492.

Towards a New Citizenship Law: Part V: Adopt It

Once, it was considered something of a curse to be a Jew, but being God’s people should always remain an immense privilege and blessing.Oped

Citizenship Based on Torah: Understand It

Understanding the importance of citizenship based on Torah principles. Op-ed.

Citizenship Based on Torah: Internalize It

Re-imagining citizenship in Israel based on the Torah. Op-ed.

Citizenship Based on Torah: The Alternative

Citizenship is not discussed in the Torah - because the issue was rather clear: The Israelites were the citizens of the Land. Op-ed.

Citizenship Based on Torah

How can Israel reconcile vision of sovereignty across all of Land of Israel while still retaining Jewish majority? Op-ed.

Et tu, Ahmad—The illusion of Arab loyalty

The situation can not be seen as one centering on the question of individual rights but of collective survival—and must be treated as such.

42 MKs sign bill to revoke terrorists' citizenship

MKs from most Knesset parties sign bill to strip citizenship or residency from terrorists who receive funding from Palestinian Authority.

The bike brigade attacks Jerusalem trash: A good citizenship saga

Litter ignominiously mars many historic and military sites in Israel, as well as neighborhoods and highways. You can change that. Op-ed.

Haredi media again praise Smotrich

Haredi media: 'Smotrich proves that when it comes to accessibility and efficiency for the ordinary citizen - he has no substitute.'

'The liberals are attacking democracy'

'Global Elites & National Citizens' author: "The ideological struggle is between globalist cosmopolitans and the patriots".

What is the high cost of keeping US citizenship?

What are the financial ramifications of being an American expat?

Germany loosens conditions for citizenship

Germany announces two decrees to facilitate citizenship for families that fled Nazi regime.

Same fight for survival – USA and Israel

Amare Stoudemire granted Israeli citizenship

Former NBA star receives his official Israel identity card in a ceremony at the Interior Ministry. 'A very exciting moment for me.'

Should I create an Israeli will, an American will, or both?

Do dual citizens need separate wills for each citizenship?

Spain, Portugal naturalized over 10,000 'Sephardim' since 2015

Since 2015, Spain and Portugal have naturalized more than 10,000 people who applied after for citizenship based on their Jewish ancestry.

Trump to end birthright citizenship in US

President Trump preparing executive order ending automatic citizenship to babies born on US soil if parents have no legal status.

'A distorted and twisted judicial system'

MK Smotrich blasts district court decision refusing to permit revocation of citizenship of bus bomber who injured 24.

Spain extends citizenship law for Sephardic Jews

Spain extends by a year opportunity for descendants of Spanish exiles to obtain citizenship.

Portugal grants citizenship to nearly 1,800 Sephardic Jews

A soaring number of Sephardic Jews acquired Portuguese citizenship in 2017.

MK submits bill to strip terrorists of citizenship

In a landmark bill, Yisrael Beytenu MK proposes stripping terrorists and their families of any citizenship, residency, and permits.

In historic ceremony, Panama Jews become Spanish citizens

8 Panamanians receive Spanish citizenship under law of return for Sephardi Jews.

Greek Jewish community hails citizenship decision

Greek parliament approves decision to grant citizenship to descendants of Holocaust survivors.

French MP: Israel is a life insurance policy for Jews everywhere

French-Jewish MP reminds Marine Le Pen of her father's convictions, says Europe owes a huge debt to Jews for actions during Holocaust.

Car ramming terrorist's citizenship to be revoked

Allaa Rayid Ahmad Ziyud rammed his car into soldiers and pedestrians in October; now, he will no longer be an Israeli.

Amendment to cancel citizenship of traitors abroad

Minister Shalom advances amendment to citizenship law, to take action against betrayers of Israel even if they are not present.

Govt to Strip Arab-Israeli Terrorists' Citizenship

Minister Shalom asks to negate the Israeli citizenship of Afula stabber and Gan Shmuel car and knife terrorist.

Spain Expedites Citizenship for 4,300 Sephardim

Madrid finally makes 'legal hell' of Spanish citizenship easier for thousands of Sephardic Jews after pending paperwork stalled.

Canada Strips Terrorist of Citizenship

Court removes citizenship from terrorist convicted of planning attack in Toronto.

'Barbaric Cultural Practices' Banned in Canada

Bill banning underage marriage, 'honor killing,' and bigamy passes into law in the Canadian parliament.

Spanish Citizenship for Sephardim 'Legal Hell'

Attorney warns: historic move to allow Jews citizenship after the Spanish Inquisition is needlessly complex.

Australia to Strip Terrorists' Citizenship

First-generation Australians fighting in Syria to be stripped of citizenship to prevent terror spreading, PM Tony Abbott announces.

Motions Filed to Cancel Terrorists' Citizenship

Three terrorists' residency statuses at stake, Interior Minister Gilad Erdan says, including man responsible for 2012 Tel Aviv bus bomb.