Immigration Policy of Israel: The Unique Perspective of a Jewish State

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Abstract

The article discusses the Israeli government's immigration policy as of 2015, and it mentions the nation's Law of Return which grants Jews and those related to Jews the right to immigrate to the Jewish state. Israel's Nationality Law is examined, along with a right of self-determination and the persecution of Jews throughout history. The Israeli legislature is examined, as well as legislative amendments and the impact of interfaith marriage on the country's immigration and citizenship laws.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1089-1135
Number of pages47
JournalTouro Law Review
Volume31
Issue number4
StatePublished - 2015

Keywords

  • ISRAEL
  • IMMIGRATION policy
  • IMMIGRATION law
  • PERSECUTION of Jews -- History
  • CITIZENSHIP
  • INTERFAITH marriage
  • LEGISLATIVE amendments
  • LEGAL status of Jews
  • LAW of Return, 1950 (Israel)
  • ISRAELI Jews

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