According to reports from Deutsche Welle and EFE on the 23rd, the Israeli government announced the launch of a plan to introduce Indian immigrants, who claim to be descendants of the "Tribe of Manasseh" mentioned in the Bible, to receive thousands of people in the coming years. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called the plan "significant and in line with the spirit of Zionism."
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu proposed a large-scale immigration of Indians. Source: Foreign media
On November 23 local time, the office of the Israeli Prime Minister stated that the Israeli government had approved the above-mentioned plan proposed by Netanyahu. The first 1,200 immigrants from the northeastern Indian states of Mizoram and Manipur will move to the Galilee region in northern Israel. In recent years, due to armed conflicts between Israel and Lebanon, this area has lost tens of thousands of people. Netanyahu said that this plan would help strengthen the border areas in northern Israel. It is expected that by 2030, the total number of Indian immigrants received will reach 5,800, most of whom will settle in northern Israel.
This group of Indians claims to be descendants of the "Tribe of Manasseh" recorded in the Bible, which is recognized by Israel as one of the "lost ten tribes" of the Jews. Before being recognized by the Chief Rabbi of Israel as converts to Judaism, they mostly practiced Christianity, but now follow traditional Jewish customs, such as celebrating festivals like the Feast of Booths and building synagogues.
The report points out that population factors remain at the core of Israel's national policy, especially against the backdrop of the new round of Israel-Palestine conflict. Israel's population is about 10.1 million, while the Palestinian population is estimated at 5.5 million.
The Galilee region has a long history, with major cities including Nazareth, Tiberias, and Safed. The northern part of Israel borders Lebanon, and the eastern boundary is the Sea of Galilee and the Jordan Valley, which will become the main settlement area for new immigrants.
The Israeli government will provide financial support, Hebrew language training, job guidance, temporary housing, and other support programs for these immigrants. The initial allocation for the first phase of resettlement by 2026 is approximately $27 million. According to statistics from the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, over the past 20 years, about 4,000 descendants of the "Tribe of Manasseh" from India have migrated to Israel.
Kong Erjun
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