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150,000 Israelis leave country as war triggers emigration surge
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Financial Times reported that Israel is experiencing a significant wave of emigration since the October 2023 start of the war, with approximately 150,000 residents departing. The exodus marks a notable demographic shift as citizens, including skilled professionals and other key personnel, leave the country during the conflict.
The emigration surge places strain on Israel's population composition and workforce capacity. Observers describe the departure of educated workers and experts as a brain drain that compounds pressures on the economy and social infrastructure already strained by the ongoing military operations.
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