Study Reveals 40% of Israeli Settlers Contemplate Leaving Region
A recent study indicates that 40% of Israelis are contemplating relocating from the occupied territories, highlighting a bleak outlook for the future. This sentiment is largely fueled by increasing insecurity following Hamas’s Operation al-Aqsa Flood, alongside political instability and economic challenges.
A recent study has disclosed that 40% of Israelis are contemplating relocating from the occupied territories. This trend is attributed to a bleak outlook for the future, fueled by escalating insecurity following Hamas’s Operation al-Aqsa Flood, alongside political instability and economic challenges.
A recent study conducted by Ci Marketing, released on Wednesday, indicates that approximately 40% of Israelis residing in the occupied territories are contemplating relocation. This consideration is largely driven by concerns over safety and security in the aftermath of the October 7 unexpected assault by the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, as well as the ensuing conflict between the occupied territories and the Gaza Strip.
Hebrew-language daily Maariv has reported a significant increase in the number of individuals leaving the Zionist entity, with nearly 60,000 “Israelis” having departed in 2023 without returning. This number more than doubles the figures recorded in the previous year.
According to the most recent data published by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), a significant majority, amounting to 81%, comprised of young individuals and families, primarily within the age range of 25 to 44.
This marks a substantial rise compared to 2024, when around 40,000 Israeli settlers permanently departed from the occupied territories. According to Israeli media outlets, over 40,000 settlers have exited the occupied regions this year without returning. The data indicate a notable spike in the number of individuals permanently leaving Israel.
Recent data indicates a significant increase in the number of illegal settlers departing from the Zionist entity over the past year. This surge follows the commencement of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Israel initiated its intense military campaign in Gaza on October 7, 2023; however, it has yet to accomplish its stated goals, despite resulting in the deaths of over 52,900 Palestinians, predominantly women and children.
The entity that assumed control agreed to the established negotiation terms set forth by Hamas as part of the Gaza ceasefire, which commenced on January 19.
On March 18, Israel unilaterally violated the ceasefire agreement and recommenced its intensive aerial bombardment of Gaza.
