Eisenkot Unveils Plan to Bring Two Million Olim to Israel by 2048
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar! Party and former IDF chief of staff, has unveiled an ambitious plan to bring two million new immigrants (olim) to Israel by 2048, marking the country's 100th anniversary. The proposal aims to streamline absorption processes by eliminating bureaucratic hurdles through a family 'one-stop shop' for services like licensing and employment assistance. It includes fast-track programs for housing, education, and healthcare, alongside an 'employment safety net' for newcomers. A second component, 'Coming Home,' offers tax adjustments and long-term benefits to incentivize Jews abroad to make aliyah, with specific support for returning academics. Eisenkot emphasizes optimism and positive incentives rather than fear of emigration under the current government. This announcement comes as the Yashar! Party gains momentum in polls, positioning itself as a key competitor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party ahead of upcoming elections. Eisenkot, who recently refused a merger with Naftali Bennett’s party to maintain his leadership status, continues to build alliances within the opposition bloc while criticizing current government policies on conscription.
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Eisenkot Unveils Plan to Bring Two Million Olim to Israel by 2048
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar! Party and former IDF chief of staff, has unveiled an ambitious plan to bring two million new immigrants (olim) to Israel by 2048, marking the country's 100th anniversary. The proposal aims to streamline absorption processes by eliminating bureaucratic hurdles through a family 'one-stop shop' for services like licensing and employment assistance. It includes fast-track programs for housing, education, and healthcare, alongside an 'employment safety net' for newcomers. A second component, 'Coming Home,' offers tax adjustments and long-term benefits to incentivize Jews abroad to make aliyah, with specific support for returning academics. Eisenkot emphasizes optimism and positive incentives rather than fear of emigration under the current government. This announcement comes as the Yashar! Party gains momentum in polls, positioning itself as a key competitor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party ahead of upcoming elections. Eisenkot, who recently refused a merger with Naftali Bennett’s party to maintain his leadership status, continues to build alliances within the opposition bloc while criticizing current government policies on conscription.
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