In the past, emigration from Israel was perceived as a sign of weakness and an act of prioritizing personal and material aspirations over collective commitment.
"I will not shy away from saying we have a problem with people exploiting [our] generosity, breaking our laws and undermining our system."
Financial collapse has caused the number of emigrants to increase by 450% in just one year, with many professionals and young people hoping for a better life elsewhere.
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