Israeli citizenship

Israel’s Supreme Court blocks automatic citizenship for non-Jewish children of immigrants

The 6-1 decision by the Supreme Court overturns a precedent set only months earlier, and restores the Interior Ministry’s longstanding interpretation of the law.

Supreme Court justices preside over a hearing at the High Court of Justice in Jerusalem, December 1, 2025
 RELEASED HOSTAGE Edan Alexander embraces his father as he reunites with his family.

I still trust my Israeli passport because I have faith in the Israeli people - opinion

 Plane flying over Tehran airport.

Fear in the sky: How to avoid flying over enemy territory, what to do if you land there

A tag is seen with images of Yarden, Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas

'Unspeakably evil': Kfir, Ariel Bibas were brutally murdered in Gaza captivity, not by IAF strike


Soldier killed in Gaza had no Israeli citizenship, Hebrew Israelite community says

Members of Young's community spoke of his bravery and commitment to his family, and the hopes that this could lead to recognition of the community.

 Sergeant Elishai Young was killed in battle in the Gaza Strip and was a member of the African Israelites community of Dimona, October 20, 2024.

Legendary footballer, David Beckham is eligible for Israeli citizenship

Beckham, whose maternal grandfather was Jewish, is eligible for Israeli citizenship due to 'The Law of Return'.

 Soccer Football - '99' World Premiere - Printworks, Manchester, Britain - May 9, 2024 Former Manchester United player David Beckham poses on the red carpet before '99' World Premiere

Israel national basketball team trailing behind without a naturalized player - opinion

One would hope that all of these problems can be corrected when Israel plays a desperate 0-2 Ukraine in November, but other concerns will need to be addressed before that window as well.

  HAPOEL JERUSALEM’S Khadeen Carrington would look great in blue-and-white, but efforts to get Israeli citizenship for the 28-year-old Trinidadian-American guard have been fruitless

Israeli members of Russian-sanctioned rock band arrested in Thailand

There is a possibility that the band could be deported to Russia, where they face imprisonment over their opposition to the war on Ukraine.

 Police officers are seen on the day of the second vote for a new prime minister, at the parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, July 19, 2023.

Foreign fallen soldier is posthumously awarded Israeli citizenship

A French lone soldier who was killed in battle on October 7 was posthumously awarded Israeli citizenship by Interior Minister Moshe Arbel.

 Moshe Arbel posthumously awards Israeli citizenship to fallen soldier Valentin Elie Ghnassia.

What do eastern Jerusalem's Palestinian residents want for the future?

A recent survey shines a light on 1,000 Palestinians’ current concerns and future behavioral patterns.

 VALENTINE’S DAY gifts on offer in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Beit Hanina, Feb. 14.

Israel's Interior Ministry must make aliyah for Jews easier - opinion

These bureaucratic overlords do not respect or revere the law and have gone way beyond what they should be permitted to judge as it pertains to one’s family heritage.

An illustration picture shows a new Israeli passport and an Old Israeli passport with American Visa in Jerusalem, on January 18, 2023.

Bill taking Israeli citizenship from ‘pay-for-slay’ terrorists is now law

The final reading saw the bill pass 94-10. The bill has received wide bipartisan support during the legislative process, with some opposition from Arab parties.

 AN ISRAELI flag hangs as a religious man ponders at the scene of a terror attack at the entrance to Jerusalem, on November 23.

Bill revoking citizenship for 'pay-for-slay' terrorists reaches final vote

If the bill passes in the Knesset, the interior minister would be able to revoke Israeli citizenship or residency over what is commonly referred to as "pay-for-slay"

 AN ISRAELI flag hangs as a religious man ponders at the scene of a terror attack at the entrance to Jerusalem, on November 23.

Israel releases Arab-Israeli who killed soldier in 1983

‘We are ready to sacrifice more,’ says Karim Younis • Deri: Revoke his citizenship

 Longest serving Palestinian prisoner, Karim Younis, gestures as he is welcomed at his village, after he was freed from Israeli jail earlier today, in Ara, Israel January 5, 2023.

Arye Deri calls to strip Palestinian terror 'icons' of Israeli citizenship

It's "unthinkable" that Karim and Maher Younis, who killed Sgt. Abraham Bromberg in 1980, "would continue to hold Israeli citizenship," Deri said.

 Interior and Health Arye Deri is seen in Jerusalem on January 1, 2023