Israeli Brain Drain: High-Income Professionals and Experts Leave Amidst War Economy and Rising Costs
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A surge in Israeli emigration, particularly among high-income professionals and experts, is straining the country's war economy and social fabric. Between 2023 and 2025, over 268,000 Israelis stayed abroad for at least three months, with a significant increase in doctors, engineers, and tech professionals leaving. This 'brain drain' has led to a 58% drop in Israelis returning home, with around 1 million now living abroad. The trend is attributed to factors including the Gaza war, soaring living costs, and political instability. The government is attempting to incentivize skilled immigrants and returnees, but the exodus continues.
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ההגירה של הישראלים המשכילים עומדת להשפיע על הכיס של כולנו כאן חדשות |...
ההגירה של הישראלים המשכילים עומדת להשפיע על הכיס של כולנו כאן חדשות |...
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