20 Jews from Tunisia make aliyah

Joint operation involving Israeli government ministries, several countries brings six families to Israel; hundreds more consider fleeing

Itamar Eichner

Published: 01.20.11, 07:49 / Israel Jewish Scene

The overthrow of the Tunisian government last week led 20 local Jews to make aliyah to Israel this week. The six families, which decided to immigrate to the Jewish state following the fearful situation in Tunisia, were brought over in a complex operation involving many bodies, including the Jewish Agency, Absorption Ministry, Foreign Ministry, Interior Ministry and several different countries.

According to reports, several hundred Tunisian Jews are also considering making aliyah due to the volatile political situation in their country. The Jewish Agency is closely monitoring the developments and has already drawn up a special plan to assist the community living there.
The new olim arrived to Israel via a third country and were welcomed by Absorption Ministry representatives, who accompanied them along the absorption process.

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