If Israel wants mass aliyah, it must end its bureaucratic gatekeeping - opinion
The article argues that Israel's bureaucratic processes are hindering mass aliyah. It suggests that the current system is overly complicated and discourages potential new citizens. To attract more immigrants, Israel needs to simplify these procedures.
- ▪The bureaucratic process for aliyah is described as a non-ending nightmare.
- ▪Current systems are seen as designed to wear down potential new citizens.
- ▪Simplifying the aliyah process is essential for attracting more immigrants.
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If Israel wants mass aliyah, it must end its bureaucratic gatekeeping - opinionWhat should have been a relatively simple process, has ended up being a non-ending nightmare of bureaucracy, almost meant to turn away new citizens by completely wearing them down.Follow us on Google New immigrants from USA and Canada arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight 2016" on behalf of Nefesh B'Nefesh organization, at Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 17, 2016.(photo credit: TOMER NEUBERG/FLASH90)
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