Le Monde: Israelis Leave in Thousands
CrossFireArabia- January 29, 2025
Le Monde newspaper stated that thousands of Israelis have left the country already to settle abroad, and that more people are likely to do so in the future. The French daily noted that whilst the worsening economic situation may have an impact on this, the lack of security, the war in Gaza, the policies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, and the growing status of religion in society are all factors that have accelerated this trend.
The newspaper began, in a report by its correspondent from Tel Aviv, Isabelle Mandraud, with the story of the 34-year-old musician Roy who no longer sees a future for himself in Israel, a country he was born, despite being a successful producer, singer and a guitarist.
The young man, who does not want to reveal his identity, is preparing, according to the newspaper, to immigrate to Spain with his wife, and says, “we do not shout from the rooftops because we are ashamed to leave before the war is completely over. It is a complicated moment. I love my country, but I see that dark years await us.”
He adds: “The Netanyahu government has crossed several thresholds that pose a threat to democracy, and there is a contradiction between the law and religion, and the number of extremists is increasing,” according to Al Jazeera.
