Published: 29.09.2026
Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority revoked or suspended aliyah approval for two Jewish activists involved in advocacy with Palestinian communities in the West Bank. The authority said that applications are being reviewed individually and that there is no general freeze.
The case indicates that aliyah applications may be subject to additional scrutiny based on an applicant’s activities, including where the applicants have no criminal records. For prospective immigrants, this creates a potential risk of delays or review of an approval before entry. The source describes two individual cases rather than a general change to the aliyah system. It is particularly relevant to applicants involved in political or advocacy activities who plan to enter under the Law of Return.