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Five Thai nationals released from Gaza captivity given permanent resident status

At least one living Thai hostage, Pinta Nattapong, 35, remains in captivity.

 Released Thai hostages stand for a picture with Thailand's Minister of Foreign Affairs Maris Sangiampongsa, in Beer Yaakov, Israel
 ALIYAH AND INTEGRATION Minister Ofir Sofer welcomes immigrants from France at Ben-Gurion Airport in August. The writer asks: Isn’t it time to welcome immigrants the way we would embrace a long-lost friend who has finally come home?

We need to warmly welcome our immigrants - opinion

 YOUNG OLIM who made aliyah with Youth Aliya Israel 1951

Should Israel loosen immigration rules amid rising antisemitism? – opinion

 Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks during a special plenum session presenting the new emergency government at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on October 12, 2023.

Sa'ar calls on Interior Ministry to grant fallen Hebrew Israelite soldier's family citizenship


French Interior Minister says Jewish citizens' security must be protected

He made the comment during a speech he made about "restoring order to France's streets," and that he references increasing crime rates in France.

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau delivers a speech during a handover ceremony at the Interior Ministry in Paris, France, September 23, 2024.

After long legal fight, man from Ugandan Jewish community is approved for Israeli citizenship

Israel’s Interior Ministry, which handles applications for citizenship, this month approved the bid of Yosef Kibita, who first applied in 2018.

 Yosef Kibita poses with his new Israeli passport.

Germany bans Islamic Centre Hamburg over radical Islamist ties and extremism

Germany’s interior ministry banned the Islamic Centre Hamburg and its branches for pursuing radical Islamist goals and promoting extremism.

 Pro Palestinian protesters demonstrate during the UN Climate Change Conference, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Bonn, Germany, June 7, 2024.

Comptroller: Not enough female representation in local municipalities

All gaps between men and women in local municipalities are deeper than they appear, given that women make up such a great proportion of municipal employees, said the report.

 Women hold signs as they protest for women equality, in Tel Aviv on August 23, 2022.

A major change must be made in the administration of the Law of Return - opinion

In anticipation of a large influx of Jews from all over the world, a major change must be made in the administration of the Law of Return.

 OFIR SOFER takes over as aliyah and integration minister from Pnina Tamano-Shata at a ceremony on January 1, 2023, following the inauguration of the new government. Sofer is correct when he says that aliyah is more crucial than ever, says the writer.

Knesset allows transgender people to remove 'dead name' from IDs

"This is another significant step on the way to equal rights for the trans community."

Teudat Zehut, Israeli ID card 370

Israeli municipal tax to jump by 5%, biggest rise in 17 years

Local municipalities can request an exception to the updated rate set by the Interior Ministry, meaning some could charge an even higher rate if they receive approval.

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This is how you will issue a biometric passport without leaving your home

Avoid Ministry of Interior queues: Issue biometric ID cards online now! Details to know before starting the process to get your new passport or ID card without leaving home.

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Population Authority launches new system to request passport extensions online

"We have set a goal of improving service to Israeli citizens." 

 Israeli Interior Minister Rabbi Moshe Arbel (Shas).

Knesset approves first reading of bill to let Israelis get passports, IDs online

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel presented a bill that would allow for Israelis to get IDs online without appearing in person at government agencies.

Moshe Arbel

This Gazan risked his life for IDF soldiers on October 7 - and got rewarded

Following his wife's death Hamid was left to care alone for his nine children, all citizens of Israel and minors, some of whom have medical issues.

 Interior Minister Moshe Arbel granting permanent resident status to Hamid Abu Arar for his life-saving actions on October 7, February 21, 2024.